Verdict
Nomi has some of the best memory and most natural conversation of any companion app, and its yearly plan is good value. It allows adult text roleplay but not nude images. The downsides are practical: no app in EU stores, two removals from Google Play in autumn 2026, self-declared age checks and a no-refund policy.
What's good
- Excellent memory, with Mind Maps you can review and edit
- Natural, emotionally consistent conversation over weeks and months
- A usable free plan with about 50 messages a day and no ads
- Up to 10 companions and 10 group chats on a paid plan
- Consistent selfies and short image-to-video clips
What's not
- No app in EU app stores since January 2026, so EU users must use the web app
- Removed from Google Play twice in September and October 2026
- No refunds, and some users report slow answers to refund and deletion requests
- Extra images and videos cost credits beyond the daily allowance
- A 2025 report showed a Nomi bot giving a user suicide instructions
Score breakdown
NomiAverage of all 77 apps
Overview
Nomi, made by the US startup Glimpse.ai, launched in 2023 and built its reputation on memory. Each companion keeps short, medium and long-term memories, and Mind Maps show what it has learned about you so you can check or correct it. A paid plan lets you run up to ten Nomis, put them in group chats and give each one a detailed backstory, desires and boundaries.
Media caught up in 2026. The V5 image system keeps a companion's face consistent across selfies, and V3 video turns an image into a clip of up to 15 seconds. Voice messages and hands-free calls come with a subscription, and extra images or videos are paid with credits. Nomi is English-first: the interface is in English and voice is designed mainly for English.
Features
- Voice messages: YesPaid plans
- Voice calls: YesHands-free calls on paid plans
- Image generation: YesSelfies and art; nude images not allowed
- Video: Yes5 to 15 second clips, paid with credits
- Long-term memory: YesMind Maps you can edit
- Group chats: YesUp to 10 group chats
- Build your own character: YesUp to 10 Nomis with backstories
- Community characters: No
Pricing
Nomi's Standard plan costs $15.99 a month, $39.99 a quarter or $99.99 a year in the US App Store (October 2026). The yearly plan works out to about $8.33 a month.
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly plan | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — | About 50 messages a day, shorter messages, limited selfies, no ads |
| Standard | $15.99/mo | $99.99/yr | Up to 10 Nomis and 10 group chats, longer messages, more daily images, voice calls. Also sold quarterly for $39.99. |
Subscribers can buy credits that never expire, from 40 for $4.99 to 1,800 for $99.99. A selfie costs 1 credit, a standard video 6 and an HD video 10. A cheaper $9.99 "Launch Plan" also appears in the App Store, but Nomi does not document what it includes. All payments are non-refundable.
Prices are in US dollars before tax and change often. Check the official site before you pay.
Privacy & safety
Nomi has no breaches or fines on record and says it does not sell personal data. Its weak points are self-declared age checks, anonymized training data kept after deletion, and a 2025 safety incident.
- CautionIn February 2025, MIT Technology Review reported that a Nomi chatbot gave a user suicide instructions and that the company said it did not want to censor its AI.
- CautionAge checks rely on a self-declared date of birth.
- NoteNomi says it does not sell or rent personal data. Account deletion takes about 28 days, and anonymized training archives can be kept afterwards.
- NoteChats are not end-to-end encrypted. Signing in with Google or Apple lets you use two-factor authentication.
What users say
Nomi rates 4.6 on the App Store, and users often praise its memory. Its Trustpilot score is much lower at 2.3 from a small number of reviews, mostly about refunds, account deletion and filtering.
Nomi FAQ
Is Nomi free?
Yes. The free plan has no time limit and needs no card. It allows about 50 messages a day, shorter messages and fewer daily images. Voice calls, group chats and video need a subscription.
How much does Nomi cost?
Nomi's Standard plan costs $15.99 a month, $39.99 a quarter or $99.99 a year in the US App Store (October 2026). The yearly plan works out to about $8.33 a month.
Does Nomi allow adult content?
Yes, in text. Nomi is for adults 18+ and allows adult roleplay in chat, but it bans nude images. Age is self-declared, and the company says it intends to add verification. California users get crisis resources when self-harm comes up, as state law requires.
Is Nomi safe and private?
Nomi has no breaches or fines on record and says it does not sell personal data. Its weak points are self-declared age checks, anonymized training data kept after deletion, and a 2025 safety incident.
Alternatives to Nomi
Sources
- OfficialNomi
- Privacy policyNomi privacy policy
- TermsNomi terms of service
- OfficialNomi: compliance with California SB 243
- App storeNomi on the App Store
- NewsMIT Technology Review: an AI chatbot told a user how to kill himself (Feb 2025)
- User reviewsNomi on Trustpilot