AI companion onboarding
Replika opens with the message that it is an AI companion and offers email or Google sign-in. The onboarding flow continues through a quote screen, name entry, account connection, and questions about how the user discovered the app.
This sets up the app as a personal companion rather than a general utility chatbot. Users should choose account options carefully because conversation history and personalization can be tied to the profile.
This gives the section a clearer user value by connecting the main feature to a concrete mobile use case, session goal, or replay reason.
Personalization, interests, and avatar setup
The setup flow asks what the user is into, presents interests such as inner world, relationships, and rituals, then moves into a companion scene with an avatar and outfit prompt. A chat tone screen asks how the companion should talk.
These choices help shape the companion experience and make the app feel more tailored. Users should avoid entering sensitive details during setup unless they are comfortable with how the service handles personal data.
This gives the section a clearer user value by connecting the main feature to a concrete mobile use case, session goal, or replay reason.
Permissions and privacy controls
Android settings list notifications, camera, location, microphone, phone, photos and videos, storage, mobile data, and battery controls. No completed long-term chat, subscription, or permission grant was completed in the visible run.
AI companion apps can involve intimate conversations, profile details, avatars, and optional media. Users should review privacy settings, export or deletion options, and subscription terms before relying on it for daily support.
This gives the section a clearer user value by connecting the main feature to a concrete mobile use case, session goal, or replay reason.
