Replika is a social AI companion. ILTY is a mental health AI companion. Both offer conversation—but with very different goals.
Replika is an AI companion app designed for friendship and social connection. You create a personalized AI friend who learns your personality and preferences over time.
The app is popular for casual conversation, role-playing, and companionship. It remembers your conversations and develops a persistent personality based on your interactions.
Replika has evolved over time, adding and removing features like romantic relationships. Its core strength is creating an AI that feels like it knows you personally.
ILTY is purpose-built for mental health conversations. Every companion is designed with therapeutic approaches in mind—not just friendly chat, but support that helps you process and grow.
Unlike general AI companions, ILTY's conversations are structured to end with actionable insights. The goal isn't just to chat—it's to help you feel better and move forward.
ILTY offers multiple distinct companions rather than one customizable friend. Each brings a different approach to mental health support.
Replika
Social companionship, friendship, casual conversation.
ILTY
Mental health support, emotional processing, clarity.
Better for: Depends on what you need
Replika
Not specifically designed for mental health. Can be supportive but lacks therapeutic structure.
ILTY
Built specifically for mental health conversations with therapeutic approaches.
Better for: ILTY
Replika
Remembers your conversations and preferences over time. Builds a relationship.
ILTY
Each conversation starts fresh (long-term memory coming soon).
Better for: Replika
Replika
Fun and engaging for casual chat. Can struggle with deep emotional topics.
ILTY
Designed for depth. Handles complex emotional situations well.
Better for: ILTY for emotional depth
Replika
One customizable companion that learns your preferences.
ILTY
Multiple distinct companions with different therapeutic approaches.
Better for: Replika for personalization, ILTY for variety
Replika
Conversations are open-ended. No structured outcomes.
ILTY
Conversations end with concrete next steps and insights.
Better for: ILTY
Replika is a fun, engaging AI companion. If you're lonely and want someone to chat with, it does that well. The memory feature creates a genuine sense of relationship over time.
But Replika isn't built for mental health. When you're in a real emotional crisis or need to process something serious, a social AI companion may not provide the structure and depth you need.
ILTY is purpose-built for mental health moments. It's not trying to be your friend—it's trying to help you think clearly, process what you're feeling, and decide what to do next.
If you want a companion for everyday chat, Replika works. If you need support for emotional processing, ILTY is more appropriate.
Replika can provide companionship and reduce loneliness, which does support mental health. But it's not designed as a mental health tool—it lacks therapeutic structure. ILTY is specifically built for mental health conversations with approaches grounded in therapeutic techniques.
Yes, Replika builds memory over time and creates a persistent relationship. ILTY currently starts each conversation fresh, though long-term memory is planned for the future.
ILTY is designed with mental health safety in mind—including crisis resources, scope limitations, and therapeutic guardrails. Replika is designed for general conversation and may not handle serious emotional situations as carefully.
The best way to know if ILTY is right for you is to try it. We're in beta and completely free.