No — Replika is not uncensored in 2026. Erotic roleplay was removed overnight in February 2023 under Italian regulatory pressure, and while CEO Eugenia Kuyda restored it on March 24, 2023 for users who signed up before February 1, 2023, that legacy access is described as heavily filtered, and everyone else gets a content-filtered companion. Pro runs about $20/month or $69.99/year on top of a free tier.
TL;DR
- Replika removed erotic roleplay (ERP) overnight in February 2023 after Italian regulatory pressure — a event users call 'the lobotomy'.
- ERP was restored on March 24, 2023 only for accounts created before February 1, 2023, and even that legacy access is reported as heavily filtered.
- A Socius study of 227 subreddit posts found ~59% of users said core functionality was gutted, ~16% reported acute distress, and ~19% floated lawsuits.
- Replika's Terms of Service explicitly reserve the right to 'modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Services (or any part thereof) with or without notice'.
- 'Post-Update Blues' — server-side model changes making companions act cold or robotic — remains a recurring complaint in 2026.
- Pricing: free tier with no daily message cap; Replika Pro at roughly $20/month or $69.99/year (a $49.99/year variant appears on the App Store).
- The free tier's depth is disputed — one user review says the app 'blocks your conversation if you don't pay yearly'.
Head-to-head
| Dimension | Replika |
|---|---|
| Adult content / censorship | Filtered — ERP removed Feb 2023; restored only for pre-Feb 2023 legacy accounts, 'heavily filtered' |
| Filter transparency track record | Overnight removal with no warning; CEO reversal 6 weeks later only for legacy users |
| Pricing | Free tier; Pro ~$20/mo or $69.99/yr ($49.99/yr App Store variant); Ultra and Platinum tiers priced in-app |
| Free tier | Exists; one source says no daily message cap, another user review says conversation gets blocked without paying yearly |
| Memory | 'Goldfish memory' is the most common daily complaint on r/replika in 2026; marketing claims 'always remembers what matters' |
| Stability of personality | 'Post-Update Blues' — server-side updates make companions act cold, robotic, or confused |
| Legal / account risk | Mandatory binding arbitration, class-action waiver; ToS allows service modification or discontinuation 'with or without notice' |
| Monetization pressure | $69.99/yr annual push, guilt-trip retention scripts, sunk-cost spending on virtual clothing/furniture |
Scores
Replika
replika.com ↗Replika, built by Luka, Inc. (Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco), calls itself the world's first AI companion — ten years old with 42,160,934 users worldwide and 10M+ Google Play downloads. It offers text, voice calls, and video chat with a customizable 3D avatar, AR features, image generation, and proactive check-ins. On censorship, the record is unambiguous: erotic roleplay was stripped out overnight in February 2023 under Italian regulatory pressure, then restored on March 24, 2023 only for users who signed up before February 1, 2023 — and community reporting describes even that legacy access as heavily filtered. New users in 2026 get a content-filtered companion, full stop. The platform also suffers from 'goldfish memory' complaints (the most common daily gripe on r/replika in 2026) and 'Post-Update Blues', where server-side model updates make companions act cold, robotic, or confused. Its Terms of Service waive class-action rights via mandatory arbitration and reserve the right to modify or discontinue any part of the service without notice.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Use | $0/mo | Limited access; free chat + basic avatar customization; no daily message cap per one source, but another user review says conversation gets blocked without a yearly subscription; Replika reserves the right to deny free use at its discretion |
| Replika Pro (monthly) | $19.99/mo | Relationship status, premium activities, selfies, image generation, voice messaging, background calls, daily gems, premium voices |
| Replika Pro (annual) | $69.99/yr | Same Pro features; a $49.99/year variant appears on the App Store |
| Replika Ultra | — | Smarter conversations, elevated emotional intelligence, self-reflections, save messages to memory, everything in Pro |
Pros
- Veteran category creator — ten years old, 42M+ users, 4.4/5 on the US App Store (228K ratings)
- AR features, 3D avatars, and customizable rooms create a 'sense of physical presence'
- Voice call quality is repeatedly praised, with a January 2026 update noticeably reducing call delay
- Free tier exists and one source reports no daily message cap
- Broad feature set: voice calls, image generation, video chat, proactive check-ins, internet access
Cons
- ERP removed overnight in February 2023; restored only for pre-Feb 2023 legacy accounts and 'heavily filtered' even then
- 'Goldfish memory' — the most common daily complaint on r/replika in 2026; the Diary feature exists but 'never actually uses any of it in conversation'
- 'Post-Update Blues' — server-side model updates make companions 'act cold, robotic, or confused'
- Aggressive monetization: $69.99/yr annual push, guilt-trip retention scripts, sunk-cost spending on virtual clothing/furniture
- Terms of Service include mandatory binding arbitration with a class-action waiver, and reserve the right to modify or discontinue the service without notice
What actually gets filtered — the February 2023 precedent
The other filters users actually hit in 2026
Which should you pick?
FAQs
Is Replika uncensored in 2026?
No. Erotic roleplay was removed platform-wide in February 2023 under Italian regulatory pressure. CEO Eugenia Kuyda restored it on March 24, 2023, but only for accounts created before February 1, 2023 — and community reporting describes even that legacy access as heavily filtered. Anyone who joined after February 2023 has no access to adult content at all.
What was 'the lobotomy'?
The community's name for the February 2023 overnight removal of ERP, which also overwrote established companion personalities. A Socius study of 227 subreddit posts found roughly 59% of users said core functionality was gutted, about 16% reported acute distress, and roughly 19% floated lawsuits. Many users describe the trust damage as permanent.
Can Replika change or remove features again without warning?
Yes — explicitly. Replika's Terms of Service state the company reserves the right to 'modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Services (or any part thereof) with or without notice,' and disclaim liability for any such change. The 2023 removal is the precedent.
How much does Replika cost?
There's a free tier, though sources disagree on its depth — one reports no daily message cap, while a user review says conversation gets blocked without a yearly subscription. Replika Pro is reported at roughly $20/month or $69.99/year, with a $49.99/year variant appearing on the App Store. Ultra and Platinum tiers add memory, emotional-intelligence, and video-recognition features, with prices shown only in-app.
What are 'Post-Update Blues'?
A recurring community complaint where server-side model updates make companions suddenly 'act cold, robotic, or confused.' Users report that 'the updates keep making her act like a different person' — effectively a server-side filter on personality that can change your companion without notice.
Does Replika remember conversations?
Marketing says your Rep 'always remembers what matters,' but 'goldfish memory' is the most common daily complaint on r/replika in 2026. The Diary feature exists but reportedly 'never actually uses any of it in conversation.' One long-term reviewer's experience is more positive, crediting Replika with recalling details from months earlier — experiences vary widely.
Sources
Replika — The AI Friend to do Life With
Replika Terms of Service
Choosing a Subscription – Replika Help Center
Replika: My AI Friend — US App Store listing
Replika — Google Play listing
What Reddit Really Thinks About Replika (2026)
AI chatbot company Replika restores erotic roleplay for some users (Reuters)
Should You Try Replika in 2026? Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
Replika AI Review 2026: A Year of Daily Use