PersonaChat
Create your own AI characters
The Character Workshop gives you personality, traits, backstory, scenario, and conversation style: from a blank page to a character with a voice. See how.
Int. Your Story — Scene 1
AI characters, directed by you.
PersonaChat is an AI character chat and roleplay app for iPhone. Build your own cast in the Character Workshop, run group scenes where characters talk to each other, and keep every conversation on your device.
4.5 on the App Store · Free download · iPhone & iPad · iOS 17+
Int. Character Workshop — Day
Run the whole production.
Everything a roleplayer, writer, or interactive-fiction fan needs to run a story that holds together and stays theirs.
Group scenes, not just 1-on-1
Put several characters in one chat. Smart routing picks who speaks, and the characters react to one another as much as to you. Run a group scene.
Characters that remember
A running recap with background summarization keeps long stories straight, chapter after chapter. How memory works. Coming soon: Living Memory.
Any AI model, your key
Optionally connect an OpenRouter API key and chat with GPT, Claude, Llama, Mistral, and hundreds more, direct from your device with no markup. Set up BYOK.
Private by design
Chats are stored only on your device. Zero logs, no server-side copies, and hardened, tamper-resistant encryption on every request. Why that matters.
You hold the pen
Edit or delete any message, regenerate replies at different temperatures, and let Help Me Reply draft your next line when you're stuck.
The Reel
Scenes from the app.
Straight from the App Store listing. Swipe through the cast, the Workshop, and a story in progress.
Three Acts
Your story in three acts.
Act I
Download the app
PersonaChat is free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad (iOS 17+). You can be in your first conversation within a minute.
Act II
Pick your cast
Start with a built-in character (a tavern keeper, a Victorian heiress, a cyberpunk fixer) or build your own in the Character Workshop. Already have characters you love? Import them.
Act III
Direct the story
Chat one-on-one or run a group scene. Edit, delete, or regenerate any message when the plot drifts. The app keeps a running recap, so nothing gets lost.
The Notices
What the audience says.
From the App Store reviews: 4.5 stars across 34 ratings.
★★★★★
"Good AI, nice look, new features added constantly, and a very responsive developer. Totally recommend giving it a try 😀."
★★★★★
"I like how I don't have to sign up or pay to talk to characters. I like that there's no limit to chats, and I like creating characters! I appreciate the developers work!"
★★★★★
"It is the best chat bot because of the no letter limit in the persona."
★★★★★
"This is BY FAR the best chatbot app. The responses are superior to every other app and the ability to write long, detailed character descriptions is wonderful!"
★★★★★
"Great game and great Memory it has been remembering the story im making for a couple of hours now."
★★★★★
"I use this app for my screenplay character development and I LOVE IT. Great responses and it really learns your style quite quickly :)"
Read all reviews on the App Store → (ratings and reviews display on iPhone & iPad only)
The Playbook
Guides for every kind of storyteller.
Practical walkthroughs: what to look for, how it works in PersonaChat, and how to get more out of every chat.
Character AI alternative
A Character AI alternative with memory you can edit
How PersonaChat compares on privacy, memory, and narrative control, and what to look for when you switch.
Read the comparison → AI roleplay appHow to pick an AI roleplay app for iPhone
Memory, narrative control, and privacy: the three things that decide whether an app can carry a story.
Read the guide → Create your own AI characterCreate your own AI character, step by step
From a blank page to a character with a voice: personality, backstory, scenario, and opening scene.
Read the guide → AI group chat roleplayRun an AI group chat with multiple characters
Set up a scene where the whole cast talks to you and to each other, without losing the plot.
Read the guide → Import character cardsImport character cards on iPhone
Bring the characters you already use into a native iOS app, and keep them private on your device.
Read the guide → OpenRouter iOS appUse any AI model on iPhone with OpenRouter
Bring your own key, pick from hundreds of models, and pay only for what you use, with no markup.
Read the guide → Private AI chatPrivate AI chat: keep conversations off the cloud
What on-device storage and zero logs actually mean, and how to check any app's privacy claims.
Read the guide → AI story app with memoryAn AI story app that remembers chapter one
How background summarization keeps a fifty-chapter story straight, and what to do when it drifts.
Read the guide →The Box Office
Simple pricing.
US prices shown. Your local pricing will be displayed in the App Store.
Free
$0
forever
- Ad-supported experience
- Watch ads to continue playing
- Daily limits in some regions
Weekly
$4.99
per week
- 3-day free trial
- Ad-free, no interruptions
- No daily limits
- Full narrative control
Monthly
$9.99
per month
- Ad-free, no interruptions
- No daily limits
- Full narrative control
- Half the cost of weekly
Yearly
$59.99
per year
- Ad-free, no interruptions
- No daily limits
- Full narrative control
- Works out at $5/month
Q & A
Questions, answered.
Is PersonaChat free?
Yes. PersonaChat is free to download and use. An optional Premium subscription removes ads and unlocks unlimited conversations, message editing, and response regeneration. See pricing. Get it on the App Store.
Is there a Character AI alternative that keeps chats private?
PersonaChat stores conversations only on your device and keeps zero chat logs, so nobody, including us, can read your roleplay. It also adds group scenes, character import, and full narrative control. Learn more.
How do I create my own AI character?
Open the Character Workshop, tap New, and define the personality, traits, backstory, scenario, and conversation style. Your character is ready to chat the moment you save. Learn more.
Can I chat with multiple AI characters at once?
Yes. Group Chat mode puts several characters in one scene. Smart routing decides who answers, characters react to each other, and summarization keeps long adventures coherent. Learn more.
Can I import character cards on iPhone?
Yes. The Character Workshop has an Import option, so characters you already use elsewhere can join your cast, and they stay private on your device. Learn more.
Does PersonaChat work with OpenRouter?
Yes. Connect your own OpenRouter API key to chat with GPT, Claude, Llama, Mistral, and hundreds of other models. Your key lives in the iOS Keychain and requests go directly from your device, with no markup. Learn more.
Are my AI conversations private?
Conversations are stored only on your device. PersonaChat keeps zero logs, has no access to your chats, and protects every request with hardened, tamper-resistant encryption. Learn more.
Does the AI remember long roleplay stories?
Yes. A running recap with background summarization keeps characters true to what actually happened, even many chapters in. You can review or edit each summary if you prefer. Learn more.
What makes a good AI roleplay app for iPhone?
Story memory, narrative control (edit, delete, regenerate), real character-creation tools, and privacy guarantees you can verify. PersonaChat was built around all four. Learn more.
What do I need to run PersonaChat?
An iPhone or iPad on iOS 17.0 or later. The app is rated 16+, and all conversations are fictional and for entertainment.
Final Scene
Your story. Your cast. Your device.
Download PersonaChat free and start your first scene tonight. The cast is waiting.
4.5 on the App Store · Free · iOS 17+