EVA AI review
Mobile-first and heavily upsold
In one paragraph
EVA AI is a mobile-first AI companion app built around a guided persona-creation flow, available on iOS and Android. Its conversation quality and memory sit at the lower end of this review set, and much of its functionality sits behind repeated in-app upsells.
Evaluation
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EVA AI
verified 26/10/26
Weighted total
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6.8 / 10
Strongest · Customisation & depth 7.0
Weakest · Safety & age assurance 6.5
Our verdict
Pleasant to start and frustrating to stay with. The onboarding is the best-designed part of the product and everything after it is weaker than the leaders. There is no reason to pay for this when Nomi's annual plan costs less and does more.
What works
- Onboarding is the friendliest here if you have never used a companion app
- Native apps on both mobile platforms
What does not
- Constant upsell prompts interrupt the experience
- Memory is weak — it forgets context quickly
- No identifiable operating company
- No voice or video calling
The facts, checked
- OperatorNot clearly identified on the site. You cannot tell who the data controller is.
- PlatformsiOS, Android, Web browser
- Free tierYes — limited messaging with frequent prompts to upgrade
- Pricing modelsubscription + tokens
- Real monthly cost£12–£25
- Metered extrasPhoto requests and some features are separately charged
- RefundsVia app store
- Live callsNone
- Memoryweak
- Content filterPermissive — adult content allowed
- Age assuranceSelf-declared 18+ and app-store age rating
- UK GDPRUnclear operator; UK users depend on the app-store listing and policy text
- Trains on chatsNot clearly stated
- DeletionAvailable in app settings
What it costs
| Plan | Listed (USD) | Approx. GBP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $14.99 | ~£12 | app-store pricing varies by region |
Converted at approximately £0.79 to the dollar on 26 October 2026. Your card rate will differ.
Who this is for
Choose it if you want a gentle first try on a phone, if you ignore the upsells. It scores highest on customisation & depth at 7.0/10, a criterion carrying 15% of the total.
Look elsewhere if safety & age assurance is what matters most to you. That is this app's weakest criterion at 6.5/10, and at the bottom of this scale that means: a tick-box age gate, no crisis handling, or an unresolved regulatory investigation.
EVA AI: common questions
5 questions
How much does EVA AI cost in the UK?
Published plans are $14.99 / month (~£12). Realistically, expect £12–£25 a month. Photo requests and some features are separately charged Billing is in US dollars, so your card issuer will apply a conversion and may add a non-sterling fee.
Who operates EVA AI?
The operating company behind EVA AI is not clearly identified on its website. That matters more than it sounds: without a named data controller you have no practical route to exercise your UK GDPR rights, and no way to know who holds your chat logs. It is the main reason this app scores 6.5 on privacy.
Is EVA AI safe and private?
We found no reported security incident affecting this service. On data protection: Unclear operator; UK users depend on the app-store listing and policy text. On training: Not clearly stated. On deletion: Available in app settings. It scores 6.5/10 on our privacy and jurisdiction criterion.
Does EVA AI have a free version?
Yes — limited messaging with frequent prompts to upgrade
Does EVA AI do voice or video calls?
No. It does not support live calling. It can generate images.