NuraMate

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Updated October 28, 2026

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What's happening

PolyBuzz left the iPhone App Store around October 15, 2026, and CHAI followed around October 22. Third-party trackers checked in several app stores and found neither listed. We haven't found an official reason from Apple or either company.

CHAI's founder has said the app is unavailable to download while the team works on improvements, and has not given a return date. So treat this as "not downloadable on iPhone right now," not as a confirmed permanent closure.

Reports say the Android apps are still on Google Play, and that PolyBuzz's website still works. Check each app's own site for current availability. This page is for people who can't download either app on iPhone right now; if you already use one, you don't need to switch.

Sources: third-party trackers, not CHAI, PolyBuzz or Apple, so details may change: CompanionHunt on CHAI · CompanionHunt on PolyBuzz

Why NuraMate

  • On the web, no App Store in the way. Open nuramate.ai in Safari, then tap Share and Add to Home Screen. It opens like an app.
  • Free plan, no card needed. Start today without entering payment details.
  • Adults only. NuraMate is 18+ and non-explicit.
  • Memory you control. Review, correct, pin or delete what your companion remembers, whenever you want.
  • Stories you shape together. Start a scene such as the Board-game cafe, a Mystery story, or Everyday together, and steer it as you go.

Start in 3 steps

  1. Pick a companion, or choose Create your own and shape the look and personality.
  2. Start a scene: a board-game cafe, a mystery, or an ordinary day together.
  3. Keep what matters: pin the details you want remembered, and delete anything you don't.

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Questions

Is CHAI gone forever?

Unknown. CHAI's founder has said the app is unavailable to download while the team works on improvements, and no return date has been given. Treat it as not downloadable on iPhone right now.

Is PolyBuzz gone forever?

Unknown. Neither PolyBuzz nor Apple has given an official reason or a return date. Treat it as not downloadable on iPhone right now.

Can I import my CHAI or PolyBuzz chats?

No automatic import. Start a new companion on NuraMate and recreate the character in your own words. It takes a few minutes.

Is NuraMate free?

Yes. The Free plan includes daily messages and needs no card. Plus and Pro add more messages, voice, photos and longer memory.

Do you use my chats to train AI?

You decide what your companion remembers, and you can delete it anytime. To write replies, your recent messages and relevant memories are sent to our AI provider, OpenAI, through its API; API data is not used to train their models by default. We never sell or share your personal information for advertising. Details are in our privacy policy. Privacy policy

Is NuraMate affiliated with CHAI or PolyBuzz?

No. NuraMate is an independent AI companion and has no connection to CHAI or PolyBuzz.

NuraMate is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by CHAI or PolyBuzz. CHAI and PolyBuzz are trademarks of their owners.