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Chatting with AI characters
Poly.AI is a chat app built around conversations with AI characters rather than other people. According to its listing, the available characters include celebrities, movie characters and historical figures, and each one is designed to reflect the personality and voice of the person it represents. The app is aimed at people who want to talk with characters they already know from film, history or pop culture.
The listing describes its conversations as natural and dynamic, and contrasts them with the more repetitive replies it attributes to conventional chatbots. It also states that messaging is free and that users can have endless conversations with their favorite characters. The listing does not explain how any paid options or advertising are handled, so those details are not covered here.
Story Modes and Mods
The listing highlights a Mode feature, which it also refers to as Mods, that lets users create new stories with romantic, suspenseful or other attractive situations. Users can also download Modes made by other people, which the listing presents as a way to experience different storylines with the same characters. According to the listing, each character can be involved in multiple Mods.
Creating your own characters
Users can build their own characters, which the listing says may range from realistic replicas of real people to imaginary creations. Characters can be kept for private use or shared with the community, and users can also chat with characters made by other members. The listing frames this as a creative space where users can share their work.
Character variety and voices
The listing describes a character library that spans pop culture, literature, history and entertainment, so users can look for a figure that matches their interests. Beyond voice, each character is described as having a personality based on its background and traits. A conversation with a comedian or a philosopher should therefore follow the persona associated with that character.
The listing says each character has a distinct voice and that the app uses voice synthesis to make dialogue sound more lifelike. It describes the technology only as advanced and does not name a specific system, so it is best to treat these claims as the developer's description rather than an independently verified measure of quality.
Interface and ongoing additions
The listing describes an interface with simple menus and clear instructions, intended to help users find a character and start chatting without much setup. It also says the developer adds new characters and features over time based on user feedback and trends. The supplied data lists version 2.0.30, but it does not include a changelog or release date, so specific past updates are not described here.
Details the listing does not specify
The supplied information does not state supported languages, device requirements, offline use, privacy practices or how advertising and in-app purchases work. Readers who want those details should check the app's own store page or documentation before installing.
Version history
View all07 Aug 2025 · stable
Frequently asked questions
Which types of characters can I chat with in Poly.AI?
The listing mentions celebrities, movie characters and historical figures. It also describes a character library covering pop culture, literature, history and entertainment.
Can I create my own character?
Yes. The listing says users can create characters ranging from realistic replicas of real people to imaginary creations, and that they can keep them private or share them with others.
Can I use Modes created by other users?
According to the listing, users can download and enjoy Modes created by others, which add different storylines to the characters.
Is messaging free in Poly.AI?
The listing describes messaging as free and says users can have endless conversations. It does not explain whether any paid options or advertising exist.