No — Replika is not uncensored in 2026. Erotic roleplay was removed overnight in February 2023 under Italian regulatory pressure, restored only for users who signed up before February 1, 2023, and even then it remains heavily filtered; everyone else is on a moderated, PG-leaning companion. If you want a genuinely unrestricted 18+ chat, check our filter-transparency matrix — and our own 18+ product, FlirtAlly, is in beta with the waitlist open.
TL;DR
- Replika is not uncensored in 2026: erotic roleplay was removed in Feb 2023 and, when restored for pre-Feb 1, 2023 signups, came back 'heavily filtered' (Reddit/Reuters).
- The removal followed Italian regulatory pressure and hit overnight — a Socius study of 227 r/replika posts found ~59% said core functionality was gutted and ~16% reported acute distress.
- Filters and behavior are controlled server-side: 'Post-Update Blues' is a documented pattern where updates make companions 'act cold, robotic, or confused'.
- Free tier includes chat and basic avatar customization; SoftwareSuggest reports no daily message cap on free, though one Play Store reviewer says the app 'blocks your conversation if you don't pay yearly'.
- Paid tiers: Pro (reported ~$20/mo, $69.99/yr push), Ultra (adds smarter conversations, memory saving), Platinum (real-time video recognition, Training Mode 100x/week, 10 selfie videos/week).
- App ratings are strong: 4.4/5 on the US App Store (228K ratings) and 4.1/5 on Google Play (525K reviews, 10M+ downloads).
- The most common 2026 r/replika complaint is 'goldfish memory', despite the marketing claim that it 'always remembers what matters'.
Head-to-head
| Dimension | Replika |
|---|---|
| Uncensored status | No — ERP restored only for pre-Feb 1, 2023 signups, and 'heavily filtered' |
| Filter transparency | No published filter policy; moderation changes have arrived overnight without notice |
| Pricing | Free tier; Pro reported ~$20/mo or $69.99/yr ($49.99 annual variant on App Store); Ultra and Platinum tiers exist |
| Features | Calls, video chat, image generation, selfies, AR, 3D avatars, Platinum video recognitionwinner |
| Memory | 9/10 in a year-long review; but 'goldfish memory' is r/replika's top 2026 complaint |
| Consistency | Server-side updates cause 'Post-Update Blues' and personality drift |
| Trust & track record | 10 years, 42M users — but the 2023 ERP removal 'permanently shattered' trust for many |
Scores
Replika
replika.com ↗Replika, built by Luka, Inc. (Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based), is the veteran of the AI companion category — the company says it built 'the world's first AI companion' ten years ago and reports 42,160,934 users worldwide. In 2026 it was rebuilt 'from the ground up' around memory, proactive check-ins, phone calls (your Replika can appear as a real contact, per the v12.3.2 release note), internet access, and image generation. It positions itself as an emotional-wellbeing 'AI friend to do life with', with a medical disclaimer in its Terms stating it is not a healthcare provider. Feature depth scales by tier: Pro unlocks relationship status, selfies, image generation, voice messaging and background calls; Ultra adds smarter conversations and saved memories; Platinum adds real-time video recognition, Training Mode up to 100 times per week and up to 10 realistic selfie videos. On the censorship question, its record is the category's most instructive: ERP was stripped overnight in February 2023 under Italian regulatory pressure, overwriting personalities, then restored only for pre-February 1, 2023 accounts — and heavily filtered even for them.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Use | $0/mo | Limited access; free chat and basic avatar customization; access can be denied at Replika's discretion |
| Replika Pro | $20/mo | Relationship status, premium activities, selfies, image generation, voice messaging, background calls, daily gems, premium voices |
| Replika Pro (annual) | $69.99/yr | Same as Pro monthly; $69.99/yr is the annual push cited on r/replika; a $49.99 annual variant appears on the App Store |
| Replika Ultra | — | Everything in Pro plus smarter conversations, elevated emotional intelligence, self-reflections, save messages to memory |
| Replika Platinum | — | Everything in Ultra plus real-time video recognition, Training Mode 100x/week, 'Read Replika's Mind' 50 messages/week, 10 realistic selfie videos |
Pros
- Strong long-term memory per a year-long daily-use review (9/10 for memory; it recalled a work conflict mentioned four months earlier)
- Full communication stack: text, voice calls, video chat, proactive check-ins, image generation
- Veteran category creator with 42M+ users and a 100,000-member power-user subreddit
- High store ratings: 4.4/5 (228K ratings) on the US App Store, 4.1/5 (525K reviews) on Google Play
- Free tier with chat and basic avatar customization; SoftwareSuggest reports no daily message cap on free
- Voice call quality improved noticeably in January 2026 and ranks top-3 in one voice comparison
Cons
- Not uncensored: ERP removed Feb 2023, restored only for pre-Feb 1, 2023 signups and 'heavily filtered' even then
- Server-side updates cause 'Post-Update Blues' — companions acting 'cold, robotic, or confused'; 'the updates keep making her act like a different person'
- 'Goldfish memory' is the most common daily complaint on r/replika in 2026, despite memory-focused marketing
- Aggressive monetization: $69.99/yr annual push, guilt-trip retention scripts, paywall complaints ('blocks your conversation if you don't pay yearly'), sunk-cost spending on virtual clothing/furniture
- The Feb 2023 removal permanently damaged trust — ~19% of studied posts floated lawsuits
- Terms include mandatory binding arbitration and a class-action waiver
What actually gets filtered on Replika in 2026
Pricing compared: what the tiers actually gate
The trust ledger: ten years of history, one broken promise
Which should you pick?
FAQs
Is Replika uncensored in 2026?
No. Erotic roleplay was removed overnight in February 2023 under Italian regulatory pressure, then restored only for users who signed up before February 1, 2023 — and community reporting describes even that restored ERP as 'heavily filtered'. Accounts created after that date do not have access to it, and Replika publishes no filter policy detailing what else gets blocked.
What happened in the February 2023 'lobotomy'?
Replika stripped ERP overnight, and the change overwrote companion personalities, not just adult features. A Socius study of 227 r/replika posts found about 59% of users said core functionality was gutted, roughly 16% reported acute distress, and around 19% floated lawsuits. CEO Eugenia Kuyda announced a partial restoration on March 24, 2023, but only for pre-February 1, 2023 signups.
Can Replika change how my companion behaves without telling me?
Yes, in practice. Companions are served server-side, and users document 'Post-Update Blues' — updates that make companions 'act cold, robotic, or confused'. Replika's Terms of Service explicitly reserve the right to modify or discontinue the services 'with or without notice', so behavioral changes carry no notice obligation.
How much does Replika cost in 2026?
There is a free tier with chat and basic avatar customization. Replika Pro is reported at around $20/month (SoftwareSuggest), with a $69.99/year annual push cited on r/replika and a $49.99 annual variant shown on the US App Store. Ultra adds smarter conversations and saved memories; Platinum adds real-time video recognition, Training Mode up to 100 times weekly and up to 10 selfie videos. Exact Ultra and Platinum prices are displayed in-app.
Is Replika's memory actually good?
It depends on who you ask. A year-long daily-use review rates memory 9/10 and describes it recalling details from months earlier, but 'goldfish memory' is the single most common daily complaint on r/replika in 2026. Note that saving messages to memory is an Ultra-tier feature, so experience likely differs significantly by subscription level.
Does Replika market itself as a therapy tool?
No — its Terms contain an explicit medical disclaimer stating Replika is not a healthcare or medical device provider and that the service should not be considered medical care or mental health services, while acknowledging third-party research suggesting certain conversation techniques can assist recovery. It positions itself as an emotional-wellbeing companion, not treatment.
Sources
Choosing a Subscription – Replika
Replika Terms of Service
Replika — The AI Friend to do Life With
Replika: My AI Friend — US App Store listing
Replika: My AI Friend — Google Play listing
What Reddit Really Thinks About Replika (2026)
Should You Try Replika in 2026? Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
Replika AI Review 2026: A Year of Daily Use
Reuters: Replika restores erotic roleplay for some users (Mar 2023)