Beau vs Talkie · updated November 2026
A Talkie alternative that works on iPhone
Talkie is a social character community with voices and collectible character cards. Beau is a one-on-one AI boyfriend you design, available on any phone through the browser.
Pick Beau if…
- You’re on iPhone
- You want no gems, cards or ads
- You want realistic photos of one boyfriend
- You want him to remember your life
Pick Talkie if…
- You’re on Android
- You enjoy collecting character cards
- You want voice calls
- You like a big creator community
At a glance
| Feature | Beau | Talkie |
|---|---|---|
| On the US App Store | ~Browser, add to home screen | ✕Not listed since Dec 2024 |
| Android | ~Browser, add to home screen | ✓ |
| No ads on the free plan | ✓ | ✕ |
| Built just for an AI boyfriend | ✓ | ✕Community characters |
| Realistic photos of him | ✓ | ~Collectible character cards |
| Voice calls | ✕ | ✓ |
| Gems and collectible cards | ✕ | ✓ |
✓ yes · ~ partly · ✕ no
What they look like
Beau
Talkie
Talkie screenshots are of its public App Store listing and website, used to compare the products. Talkie is a trademark of its owner; Beau isn’t affiliated with it.
The good and the not-so-good
Beau
What’s good
- Built only for an AI boyfriend, so every feature is about that relationship.
- Realistic photos of him on request, made from his portrait so it’s the same face every time.
- Long-term memory on every plan, including free.
- Always safe for work: you can open it anywhere.
- One simple price ($9.99/month) and no ads, even on the free plan.
- Works in any phone or computer browser, nothing to install.
What’s not
- No voice messages or calls yet; it’s text and photos.
- No App Store or Google Play app, and no push notifications yet.
- The free plan is capped at 25 messages and 2 photos a day.
- One-on-one only: no group chats.
- Looks are chosen from set options rather than drawn or uploaded.
- A new app, so there’s no big community or character library.
Talkie
What’s good
- A lively creator community with lots of characters.
- Character voices and voice calls.
- AI tools for images, video, audio and music.
- Collectible character cards.
- Android app.
What’s not
- The original iPhone app hasn’t been on the US App Store since December 2024.
- The free app contains ads.
- Gems and card purchases add up.
- Reviewers often mention memory as a weak point.
- Prices are only shown inside the app.
Why people look for a Talkie alternative
- Talkie’s original iPhone app hasn’t been on the US App Store since December 2024.
- It’s built around a creator community with gems and collectible cards; some people want a simple one-on-one companion.
Beau vs Talkie: the details
| Beau | Talkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it works | Web on any phone or computer; add to home screen. No store app. | Android. The original iPhone app isn’t on the US App Store. |
| Boyfriend focus | Built only for AI boyfriends. | Community of user-made characters (“Talkies”). |
| Designing him | Name, age, hair, eyes, build, skin tone, style, traits, how he talks, backstory. | Create your own Talkies with AI image, video and audio tools. |
| Voice | Not yet. Text and photos. | Character voices and voice calls. |
Talkie details checked November 2026 from public sources. Prices and features change; check their site for the latest.
Pricing compared
Beau has two plans. Free gives you one companion, 25 messages and 2 photos a day, with no ads. Premium is $9.99 a month.
Talkie is free with ads and sells gems for collectible cards. Its Talkie+ subscription is priced inside the app and varies by region.
Simple, one-on-one
On Beau there are no gems or cards. You design your boyfriend, chat free every day, and ask for photos from his day.
Switching from Talkie to Beau
- Note what you like about your Talkie companion: how he talks, his backstory, the things he knows about you.
- Make a free Beau account (18+, no card needed).
- Design him: pick his looks, choose up to four traits, and paste in how he talks and his backstory.
- Tell him the important things in your first chat. He keeps notes and remembers them.
- Ask for a photo from his day to see him; you can make a new portrait from the chat menu.
When Talkie is the better choice
Stay with Talkie if you’re on Android and enjoy collecting cards, voice calls and browsing other people’s characters.
Questions
Is Beau on iPhone?
Yes, through Safari. Add it to your home screen to open it like an app.
Does Beau have voice calls like Talkie?
Not yet. Beau is text and photos.
Try Beau free alongside Talkie.
Design your AI boyfriendFree to start. Adults 18+. Always safe for work.