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Backyard AI review

Updated September 28, 2026 · CompanionCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Backyard AI suits adults who want voice and roleplay in a single iOS app, and who value a long memory window over a low fee. Memory runs to memory up to 100,000 tokens on Pro, a ceiling set on Pro, and free access gives 300 free messages per week to try before paying.

Key facts

Best for
Adults who want voice, roleplay and long memory in a single iOS app.
Monthly price
$35↗
What is free
300 free messages per week↗
Adult content policy
NSFW character chat allowed↗
Memory
memory up to 100,000 tokens on Pro↗
Voice
Yes↗
Privacy and data
industry-standard encryption↗
Credit system
message allowance, no credits↗
Platforms
iOS↗
App store rating
App Store (US) 3.4/5 from 37 ratings↗
Legal entity
Ahoy Labs, Inc.↗
Pricing model
Free, Premium
Features
Voice chat, Roleplay
Official website
backyard.ai

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 3 sources

Apps and profiles

Get the app
App Store

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Voice is supported, and the feature list pairs voice with roleplay so both sit in the same product
  • Free access covers 300 free messages per week, so a paid plan stays optional for lighter use
  • Billing works on message allowance, no credits, which keeps limits in plain message terms
  • NSFW character chat is allowed under the stated NSFW character chat allowed
  • The publisher is a named company, Ahoy Labs, Inc.

Cons

  • The listed platform is ios only, so readers on other hardware have no build to install
  • Memory stops at memory up to 100,000 tokens on Pro, and that ceiling is set on Pro
  • The US App Store listing shows App Store (US) 3.4/5 from 37 ratings, a middling score from a small pool of ratings
  • The fee of $35 a month sits above the $3.90 to $14.90 range at CrushOn.AI
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Who it suits

  • Adults on iPhone or iPad who want voice and roleplay in the same app
  • Readers who want a long memory window and will pay a higher fee for it
  • People who prefer a clear message allowance over a credit system

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers on a strict budget, since yoummee charges $4.99 a month and Dippy AI charges $4.99 to $12.99
  • Adults who want the lowest fee among these options, since CrushOn.AI lists fees of $3.90 to $14.90

Memory, voice and media

Memory is the part that sets Backyard AI apart, reaching memory up to 100,000 tokens on Pro, so a long conversation can carry detail across turns without the thread being dropped. The qualifier matters: the ceiling is set on Pro, so the largest window belongs to that tier while lighter plans hold less. Voice is supported, which puts spoken conversation in the same product as text rather than in a separate add-on. Taken together, the two shape the daily rhythm of a session: speak to a character, return to the same conversation later, and expect earlier context to still be there. Readers who care more about long-running chats than about a wide catalogue of extras will find that balance sensible here.

What is free and what costs

Monthly price is $35, above the site median of €13.15 and above the €8.77 level where the cheaper end of this market sits. The named alternatives charge less: $4.99 at yoummee, fees of $4.99 to $12.99 at Dippy AI and fees of $3.90 to $14.90 at CrushOn.AI. Free access is 300 free messages per week, so an adult can try the app before committing to a plan. Billing runs on a message allowance, no credits: limits are expressed as a message allowance, which is easier to reason about than a consumable credit balance. 65 brands are ranked on monthly price here, and Backyard AI sits at 61 of them.

Where you can use it

Availability is narrow. The listed platform is ios, so the app covers iPhone and iPad and reaches no Android or desktop build. The US App Store listing shows App Store (US) 3.4/5 from 37 ratings, a middling score from a small pool of ratings rather than a settled verdict. The publisher is Ahoy Labs, Inc., which is the company a reader deals with directly through the store rather than through a third party. Because the app sits in a single store, plans and settings follow the account used to sign in.

How Backyard AI compares

Frequently asked questions

How much does Backyard AI cost a month?+

Monthly price is $35, above the site median of €13.15. Cheaper named options include $4.99 at yoummee and $4.99 to $12.99 at Dippy AI. On this site Backyard AI ranks 61 of 65 brands on monthly price, which places it toward the expensive end of the list.

Is there a free tier?+

Yes. Free access is 300 free messages per week, so a weekly message allowance is available before any payment. Billing then works on message allowance, no credits, which means a paid plan raises the number of messages rather than buying a separate balance of credits. That structure suits adults who want to test the app and decide later.

How much memory does Backyard AI keep?+

Memory reaches memory up to 100,000 tokens on Pro. The qualifier is that this ceiling applies on Pro, so the largest window is tied to that tier and lighter plans hold less. For a reader who wants long conversations to keep their thread, that is the headline feature, and the free allowance is a reasonable place to start judging it.

Does it have voice chat?+

Voice is supported, and the feature list pairs voice with roleplay, so spoken sessions sit in the same product as scripted ones. The voice option works inside the same message allowance, no credits and the same free allowance of 300 free messages per week, so nothing extra has to be bought to hear the character speak.

Is adult content allowed?+

NSFW character chat is allowed, matching the stated NSFW character chat allowed. Roleplay is one of the listed features, so adults can set the tone of a character session inside the chat rather than outside it. Readers who want a strictly non-explicit companion should pick a brand with a restrictive policy instead.

Which devices can I use it on?+

The listed platform is ios, so the app is built for iPhone and iPad. There is no listed Android or desktop build, which is the main reason to look elsewhere if your devices are not Apple ones. Plan management also follows the store account used to sign in.

Who runs Backyard AI and what happens to my data?+

The publisher is Ahoy Labs, Inc., so that is the company behind the app. Its stated data handling is industry-standard encryption, a general description rather than a breakdown of what is kept. Readers who want specifics should read the store privacy label before sharing personal details in character chats.

What do the app ratings say?+

The US App Store listing shows App Store (US) 3.4/5 from 37 ratings. That is a middling score drawn from a small pool of ratings, so it is a light signal rather than a firm verdict. The company named on that listing is Ahoy Labs, Inc., which is the place to look if a formal contact is needed.

Sources

Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

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