PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1872763
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An artificial intelligence (AI) companion app is a software application that utilizes natural language understanding and generative models to act as a responsive, constantly available conversational partner, tailored to an individual's context. It is created to offer emotionally supportive interactions and practical assistance to improve user engagement, well-being, and productivity.
The primary types of artificial intelligence (AI) companion apps are text-based artificial intelligence (AI) companions, voice-based artificial intelligence (AI) companions, and multi-modal artificial intelligence (AI) companions. Text-based artificial intelligence (AI) companion apps are software applications that communicate with users mainly through text-based conversations, providing personalized assistance, companionship, and support. These apps are accessible on platforms such as the iPhone operating system (iOS) and Android, which provide features including custom audio-visual (AV) character design and behavioral learning. They are applied in areas such as mental health support, social interaction and companionship, education and learning aids, and personal assistance, with user demographics including teenagers, young adults, adults, and seniors.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the information technology sector, particularly in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Higher duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have raised production and operational costs for tech firms, cloud service providers, and data centers. Companies relying on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are facing longer lead times and increased pricing pressures. In parallel, tariffs on specialized software tools and retaliatory measures from key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and reduced overseas demand for U.S.-developed technologies. To navigate these challenges, the sector is accelerating investments in domestic chip fabrication, diversifying supplier bases, and adopting AI-driven automation to enhance operational resilience and cost efficiency.
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The artificial intelligence (AI) companion app market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.58 billion in 2024 to $4.24 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing smartphone penetration, expanding use of natural language processing (NLP), rising demand for personalized digital experiences, growth of social media and messaging platforms, and early adoption of AI-powered virtual assistants.
The artificial intelligence (AI) companion app market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.20 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of multi-modal AI companions, increasing investment in AI-driven mental health and wellness solutions, integration of AI companions into education and e-learning platforms, advancement of contextual and emotional intelligence capabilities, and wider adoption of AI companions in enterprise and professional productivity tools. Key trends in the forecast period include conversational AI personalization, emotional recognition and response, multi-modal interaction integration, context-aware assistance, adaptive learning, and behavioral prediction.
The increasing preference for personalized healthcare solutions is expected to drive the growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) companion apps market. Personalized healthcare refers to services and technologies tailored to individual patients' needs, preferences, and circumstances. The rising demand for personalized care is fueled by growing consumer expectations for healthcare that is convenient, accessible, and suited to their lifestyles and schedules. These personalized healthcare solutions are boosting the demand for AI companion apps, as these apps offer customized health monitoring, mental wellness support, and interactive assistance that adapts to each user's unique health profile and daily routines. For example, in March 2024, the National Health Service (NHS) reported that its app had over 34 million registered users, with monthly logins increasing by 79% from 16.2 million in February 2023 to 29 million in February 2024. As a result, the growing preference for personalized healthcare is fueling the expansion of the AI companion apps market.
Leading companies in the AI companion app market are focused on developing advanced solutions, such as interactive social ecosystems, to enhance communication and provide personalized, context-aware experiences. These ecosystems create digital spaces where users and AI agents engage in real-time, dynamic interactions, enabling seamless communication, collaboration, and personalized experiences within a connected network. For instance, in August 2025, Character.AI, a US-based conversational AI platform, launched the world's first AI-native social feed. This feature, now available on its mobile app, transforms the platform from a chat-focused tool into an interactive social ecosystem. Users can scroll through, remix, and co-create content featuring AI-generated characters, scenes, and videos, encouraging active participation and storytelling. This dynamic, creative environment merges entertainment with AI-powered content creation.
In January 2022, Headspace Health, a US-based digital mental health company, acquired Sayana for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance AI-driven personalization and expand companion-style self-care experiences across Headspace Health's global member base. Sayana, a provider of AI-driven mental health tracking and sleep apps, will contribute to Headspace Health's growth in personalized wellness solutions.
Major players in the artificial intelligence (AI) companion apps market are Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc., Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Zoom Communications Inc., Soul Machines Limited, Suffescom Solutions Inc., Woebot Health Inc., Luka Inc., Wysa Health Private Limited, Chai Research Corp., EVA AI, Youper Inc., Cleverbot, Anima AI Ltd, Emotix, Romantic AI, HealthifyMe Private Limited, Kindroid, RolePlai.
North America was the largest region in the artificial intelligence (AI) companion app market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in artificial intelligence (AI) companion apps report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the artificial intelligence (AI) companion apps market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The artificial intelligence (AI) companion app market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as entertainment, health and wellness management, content creation assistance, and lifestyle or habit coaching. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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