Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow
What is Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow?
A social AI companion app with virtual pets for routines, self-care, focus, and shared interactions.
Friends lets users raise AI companions alone or with real-life friends. Pengu is for two people, Mellow supports studying and focus, and Bao is for self-care and habits. Companions adapt to interactions over time.
Pricing. Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Studying, homework, and daily tasks with Mellow
- Building self-care and healthy habit routines with Bao
- Raising a companion with a partner or close friend
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Why this app is in S tier
S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow scores 98 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 97, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and S tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Friends is a social AI companion app with cute virtual pets you grow over time - alone or together with real-life friends.
Raise AI companions, share moments, and build routines for focus, self-care, and connection.
Friends turns everyday life into something more personal, social, and fun. Your AI companions learn from you, adapt to your routine, and evolve based on your interactions over time.
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Social AI Companions That Evolve With You
Friends is social by design. Raise companions on your own or together with someone you care about - share progress, moments, and playful interactions along the way.
Every action shapes their personality, unlocks new behaviors, and creates small surprises over time.
Choose Your AI Companion
Each companion supports a different part of your day:
Pengu - A Shared AI Companion for Two People
Pengu is a shared AI companion you raise together with a partner or close friend. Two people shape Pengu’s personality through conversations, choices, and shared interactions over time. Designed for couples, close friends, and siblings who want to build something together.
Mellow - AI Study Buddy & Focus Companion
Mellow is your calm AI study and focus companion.
Mellow helps you stay on track with studying, homework, and daily tasks - adding gentle structure, reminders, and encouragement without pressure.
Bao - AI Self-Care & Habit Companion
Bao is your self-care AI companion for healthy habits and well-being.
The more consistent you are, the more Bao develops - designed to make self-care feel motivating, rewarding, and easier to stick with.
Raise Companions Together
Raise companions with friends, send reactions and gifts, celebrate milestones, and enjoy a shared digital space that grows with your relationships.
Often compared to a new generation of Tamagotchi-style experiences, Friends goes further by combining AI characters, real utility, and shared experiences with people you care about.
Customize and Create
- Personalize your companions and their world:
- Outfits and accessories
- Wallpapers and themed rooms
- Visual upgrades that reflect personality and progress
Friends Widgets
Stay connected from your home screen.
Check in on Pengu, Bao, or Mellow, interact with them, and see what they are up to with a quick glance.
Built on AI That Learns Over Time
Friends is powered by AI designed to make companions feel more personal the longer you use them.
Your companions learn from how you interact, adapt to your habits, and respond differently over time - remembering past moments and reacting to progress.
Your AI Friends, Your Way
Download Friends and see how Pengu, Mellow, and Bao grow with you over time.
Social AI companions designed to support you, connect you, and make everyday life more fun.
Subscription Information
- Friends is free to download and use, and that will never change for our main features. If you want more from the experience, you can subscribe to our optional product Friends Plus.
- We currently offer Pengu Pass. Prices may vary by country and are subject to change without notice. Prices are clearly displayed in the app.
- Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
- Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
- You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings in the App Store.
- If offered, and you choose a free trial, any unused portion of the trial will be forfeited upon subscription.
- If you choose not to subscribe, you can continue using Friends for free.
Privacy & Terms
Your personal data is securely stored on Friends. Please review our policies:
Privacy Policy: https://web.penguapp.co/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://web.penguapp.co/terms
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Questions about Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow
Is Friends free to use?
The listing says Friends is free to download and use, with an optional Friends Plus subscription.
Can I raise a companion with someone else?
Yes. The listing says companions can be raised with someone, and describes Pengu as a shared companion for two people.
What do the companions help with?
Mellow supports studying, focus, and daily tasks. Bao is for self-care and habits. Pengu is designed for two people to raise together.
Is Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow free?
Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow right for me?
Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow is built for studying, homework, and daily tasks with mellow, building self-care and healthy habit routines with bao, raising a companion with a partner or close friend. It sits in the virtual pet list on AppTierList.
Is Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow worth it?
Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow is S tier, ranked #1 of 40 virtual pet apps with a score of 98 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 472,172 ratings. That is the top of its list.
How does Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow compare to SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve?
Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow is S tier at 98; SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve is S tier at 97. Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow ranks higher. Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow is free to download, with in-app purchases, SUSH Virtual Pet Grow & Evolve is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow updated?
Friends - Pengu, Bao & Mellow was updated 16 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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Ranking
- Lists
- Virtual Pet (S tier, #1) · AI Friends (S tier, #2) · AI Companion (S tier, #6)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 98 / 100
- Rank in list
- #1 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 472,172
- Recent reviews
- 4.0 from 20 in the last 180 days
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Social Networking
- Current version
- (16 days ago)
- Size
- 619 MB
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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