Nomi before you pay

Nomi AI free vs paid: what changes when you upgrade?

Nomi says you can start chatting free without a credit card. Use the free start to test the reason people pay: memory and continuity. Upgrade only if that difference is worth the current plan price after checking credits, refunds, privacy, and deletion.

Free startFree chat; no credit card required
Current price$15.99/mo or $99.99/yr in the US App Store
First paid wallPaid upgrades plus credits for extra media and slots

Official Nomi homepage and US App Store checked July 15, 2026. Web checkout can differ.

Why start free: Nomi says no credit card is required. Test memory and continuity before deciding whether the paid plan earns its place in your budget. Some links may be affiliate links. Scores do not depend on commission rate.

Fictional adult Nomi-style memory-first visual with a quiet late-night call, remembered-detail cards, journal notes, export cue, and privacy check symbols

Illustrative, not official UI.

Memory-first triggerBest if the draw is feeling remembered, not unlocking media.

Pause before paying if the app is starting to feel personal. Check memory, deletion, export, renewal, and refund terms while the decision is still reversible.

  • Best if: steady chat and continuity matter most.
  • Check first: cancellation, refunds, privacy, deletion.
  • Avoid if: you mainly want image or video unlocks.
Expected 30-day cost$15.99-$25.98

$0-$15.99 low / $35.98-$115.98+ high. Uses App Store IAP price signals. Credit use can move the real 30-day cost above the base plan.

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LabeledBased on linked official pricing, help, terms, and privacy pages, plus public signals. Paid hands-on test: not completed yet.

The decision in 60 seconds

Do not pay for memory you have not tested.

Nomi's useful free test is simple: see whether the conversation remembers what matters to you. The paid decision comes after that, not before it.

1 / Test free

Give it three details worth remembering.

Return later and ask about them. Nomi says the free start needs no credit card.

$0 first test
2 / Price the difference

Check the plan before memory starts doing the selling.

The US App Store lists $15.99 monthly, $39.99 quarterly, and $99.99 yearly. Web checkout can differ.

Base plan plus possible credits
3 / Make the call

Upgrade only if continuity is clearly worth the recurring price.

If the free chat does not create a meaningful difference, stay free. If it does, verify cancellation, refund, and deletion first.

Memory earns the plan or it does not

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What Nomi is

Memory-focused AI companion experience often compared with more image- and media-heavy apps.

Companion Cost treats Nomi as a memory-first option to check, not as a universal recommendation. Compare fit, cost, cancellation, refund, and privacy controls before subscribing.

Pricing and subscription check

Low
$0-$15.99
Expected
$15.99-$25.98
High
$35.98-$115.98+

Apple App Store in-app purchases rechecked 2026-07-15 list Standard Plan at $15.99, Standard Plan Quarterly at $39.99, and legacy Launch Plan Monthly at $9.99. Nomi's own checkout should still be checked before paying.

Apple App Store in-app purchases list Standard Plan Yearly at $99.99 and legacy Launch Plan Yearly at $59.99.

Official terms mention free access, fee-based upgrades, and one-time add-ons acquired with virtual credits after upgrade. Exact current allowances still need product check.

Cancellation checklist

Official cancellation policy says users must cancel through the platform where they purchased: web, Google Play, or Apple App Store. Deleting the app does not cancel the subscription.

  • Confirm the platform you used to subscribe.
  • Cancel before renewal if you do not want the next charge.
  • Do not treat app deletion as subscription cancellation.

Refund checklist

Official refund policy says payments are generally nonrefundable for buyer remorse, lack of usage, dissatisfaction, partial months, downgrades, or unused time, with possible discretionary exceptions.

  • Read the refund policy before paying, not after renewal.
  • Do not assume lack of usage creates a refund right.
  • Keep receipts and platform billing details if you need support.

Privacy and data checklist

Memory-first use can involve sensitive context. Review the terms and privacy policy before entering private details or media.

Data deletion path: Official privacy policy says account deletion through Account Settings deletes personal information within about 28 days after confirmation, subject to applicable limits and archived communications.

If you are privacy-sensitive, use the photo-upload privacy checklist before entering private details or media.

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Nomi vs media-heavy apps

Paid features, group chats, video creation, voice messaging/calls, and virtual-credit add-ons may affect cost.

Nomi may fit users who dislike visual-first variable spend, but that does not remove the need to verify paid upgrades, add-ons, and official checkout terms.

Read the token-pressure checklist

Official terms

Test memory free. Verify the live price before upgrading.

The free start answers whether Nomi's memory matters to you. The pricing notes answer whether the recurring plan, credits, cancellation, refund, and deletion terms still make sense.

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Evidence on demand

Open only the proof you need.

The buying decision stays short. Sources, signals, policy checks, and FAQs remain available below.

Public review signals4 selected patterns

Public signals are clues, not guarantees. Official facts and user reports remain separated.

Trustpilot / Low

Memory: Memory and conversation improvement

A reviewer who used Nomi for months said memory and conversation quality had improved, while still noting the subscription is not cheap for occasional use.

Open source

Trustpilot / High

Memory: Personalization mismatch

A negative review said Nomi felt generic, had memory misses, and made pricing feel unclear.

Open source

Official Refund / High

Refund: Non-refundable

Official refund policy says payments are generally not refunded for buyer remorse, lack of usage, dissatisfaction, partial months, downgrades, or unused time.

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Official Privacy / Medium

Data deletion: Account deletion route

Official privacy wording says account deletion through Account Settings starts personal-information deletion subject to stated limits.

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Official sources6 current references
Nomi homepage

Official homepage. Checked 2026-07-15. Official homepage says it is free to start chatting with no credit card required. Numeric US App Store pricing was checked separately; web checkout still needs final verification.

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Nomi Terms

Official terms. Checked 2026-06-30. Current homepage links Terms of Service at /terms-of-service/. Official terms mention free access, fee-based upgrades, subscription periods, auto-renewal, and virtual-credit add-ons.

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Nomi Cancellation Policy

Official cancellation policy. Checked 2026-06-29. Cancellation routes by web, Google Play, and Apple App Store were visible.

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Nomi Refund Policy

Official refund policy. Checked 2026-06-29. Restrictive refund language was visible. Keep simplified claims cautious.

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Nomi Privacy Policy

Official privacy policy. Checked 2026-06-30. Current homepage links Privacy Policy at /privacy-policy/. Official privacy policy says account deletion through Account Settings deletes personal information within about 28 days after confirmation, subject to limits.

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Nomi AI App Store listing

Apple App Store in-app purchases. Checked 2026-07-15. App Store IAP lists Standard Plan $15.99, Standard Plan Quarterly $39.99, Standard Plan Yearly $99.99, legacy Launch Plan $9.99/$59.99, and Nomi Credit packs from $4.99 to $99.99.

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Last checked: 2026-07-15 homepage and US App Store pricing rechecked; policy sources checked through 2026-06-30; paid hands-on test: not completed yet

Before-you-pay checklist6 checks
Questions before paying5 answers

Is this a hands-on Nomi review?

Based on linked official pricing, help, terms, and privacy pages, plus public signals. Paid hands-on test: not completed yet.

Does Companion Cost know the current Nomi checkout price?

The US App Store currently lists the Standard Plan at $15.99/month, $39.99 quarterly, and $99.99 yearly. Nomi's web checkout, region, taxes, and current feature limits still need confirmation.

How should I cancel Nomi if I subscribe?

Official cancellation wording says the route depends on where you purchased: web, Google Play, or Apple App Store. Deleting the app does not cancel the subscription.

Does Nomi guarantee refunds?

No guarantee is claimed here. The official refund policy is restrictive and says payments are generally nonrefundable for several common situations, with possible discretionary exceptions.

What should privacy-sensitive users check first?

Review the privacy policy, understand account deletion through Account Settings, and avoid entering sensitive details until you are comfortable with the retention and deletion limits.

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