By the Tiina team · Updated
Tiina comparison guide
Tiina is our pick for help with daily tasks. Your parent uses her on their own iPhone or iPad.
At a glance
An AI companion is a service your parent can talk to for company or help. Tiina is an app. Other services use phone calls or a robot.
Your parent should not have to buy a robot or learn a new tablet just to ask a question. Tiina works on an iPhone or iPad they may already use. They choose when to call and can show a photo when words alone are not enough.
That means one app can help with a confusing letter, a small phone task or a reminder. The comparisons below show where that makes Tiina easier to use or less costly. Each one names the other product and the plan being compared.
Each row shows a reason to choose Tiina. Follow the product name for its full comparison.
| Compare Tiina with | Tiina | Compared service |
|---|---|---|
| JubileeTV | Tiina works on their own iPhone or iPad. | JubileeTV uses a box connected to the TV. |
| Alexa on Echo DotSmart speaker | Your parent can show Tiina a photo of a letter. | Echo Dot has no camera. |
| GrandPad | Your parent can add Tiina to their own iPad. | GrandPad requires its own tablet and service plan. |
| ElliQ | Tiina works on their own iPhone or iPad. | ElliQ is a robot they rent for their home. |
| Claris Companion | Your parent can ask Tiina directly for help. | Claris connects your parent with family through a tablet. |
| JoyCalls | Your parent can start chats for $9.99 a month. | Calling Joy requires Plus, which costs $19.99 a month. |
| inTouch | Tiina costs $9.99 a month. | inTouch’s FAQ lists a price of $29.95 a month. |
| Loved | Tiina costs $9.99 a month. | Claire’s calls require Loved Premium at $29.99 a month. |
| Donna | Tiina’s reminders appear on their phone when alerts are on. | Donna reads reminders during phone calls. |
| AvenoraCall | Your parent opens Tiina when they have a question. | AvenoraCall phones your parent at set times. |
| My AI Companion | Your parent asks Tiina to set a reminder. | My AI Companion uses a website form to set reminders. |
| SeniorTalk | Your parent can talk to Tiina for $9.99 a month. | SeniorTalk’s Calls + SMS plan costs $24.90 a month. |
| ElderVoice | Your parent can start chats for $9.99 a month. | ElderVoice’s $59 monthly Anytime plan lets your parent call. |
Tiina needs an iPhone or iPad and internet. Donna is free in beta. Echo Dot uses basic Alexa. Prices and plans are dated in the linked guides.
Tiina can also be a gift or a choice for families who used Meela.
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Tiina on their own device
This chart shows paid device plans. Basic Alexa needs no paid plan. Claris gives 30 free service days. Some state programs offer ElliQ free to people who qualify.
The total includes 12 paid months, or the listed yearly plan, plus any device cost. Free trials do not reduce these totals. Totals do not include tax or any shipping charge.
Example conversations. Scripted, not real calls.
Donna is free in beta, with no end date listed (October 28, 2026). Tiina offers 7 free days, then costs $9.99 a month. Basic Alexa on an Echo has no monthly fee. Each service helps in different ways, as the table above shows.
Tiina keeps your parent’s chats private from family. Your parent chooses what to share with you. If you pay on tiina.ai, you get billing emails. The privacy policy explains how Tiina uses chat data.
Your parent needs an iPhone or iPad with iOS 15.1 or later, plus internet access. They also need a mobile number that can receive texts. Tiina works in English in the US and Canada.
Yes. Tiina is in the US and Canadian App Stores. After 7 free days, the plan is US$9.99 a month or CA$12.99 in Canada’s App Store. The website charges in US dollars.
Everyday help on iPhone and iPad
Try Tiina free for 7 days with a card, then pay $9.99 a month. Cancel at least a day before the trial ends to avoid a charge.
Written by the Tiina team. We read each company’s own pages. Prices checked October 28, 2026. We have not tested each product in person. The opening definition was checked October 28, 2026. Product description checked October 28, 2026.
ElliQ is a trademark of Intuition Robotics. GrandPad is a trademark of GrandPad, Inc. Claris Companion is a registered trademark of Claris Healthcare Inc. JubileeTV is a brand of Caavo Inc. Amazon, Alexa and Echo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. JoyCalls is a trademark of ONSCREEN Inc. iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc. Meela, inTouch, Loved, Donna, AvenoraCall, My AI Companion, SeniorTalk, ElderVoice and other product names are trademarks of their owners. Tiina is not affiliated with any of these companies.
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