By the Tiina team · Updated
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Choose Tiina for help on a phone or iPad your parent owns. There is no robot to rent.
At a glance
ElliQ is a robot for chats, reminders and activities at home. You rent it and pay for a service plan. The annual plan is paid up front.
ElliQ is a robot that needs a place in your parent’s home. Tiina runs on their iPhone or iPad. If they already have one, there is no robot to unpack or set up.
The same Tiina app goes with their phone when they visit family or sit outside. They can chat, show a photo or ask for a reminder wherever they have internet. Tiina also offers a free week with a card. ElliQ’s annual plan asks you to pay first and request a refund if it is not right for you.
| Tiina | Compared | ElliQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tiina works on your parent’s own iPhone or iPad. Tiina is stronger here. | Extra gear | Your parent rents an ElliQ robot to use at home. |
| Your parent can use Tiina wherever their device has internet. Tiina is stronger here. | Help away from home | The ElliQ robot stays plugged in at home. |
| Tiina’s first 7 days are free, with a card required. Tiina is stronger here. | Paying to try it | With ElliQ’s annual plan, you pay first and can request a refund within 30 days. |
| Your parent keeps their phone, with no device to return. Tiina is stronger here. | When they cancel | The rented ElliQ robot must be returned when the plan ends. |
The refund row covers ElliQ’s annual plan. Its monthly plan has no 30-day trial, as checked October 28, 2026.
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Prices as shown on elliq.com and tiina.ai on October 28, 2026, before tax and coupons. Some state programs provide 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.
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ElliQ lists a $249 lease fee and $588 for yearly service (October 28, 2026). That totals $837 before tax. Monthly service costs $59, plus the lease fee. Some state programs offer ElliQ free to people who qualify.
No. ElliQ’s terms say the robot is loaned, not sold. You pay a lease fee and service charges. The return rules still apply when you end the plan.
ElliQ’s annual plan has a 30-day refund offer. You pay up front, then ask for a refund if you return it in time. Its monthly plan has no 30-day trial (October 28, 2026). Tiina offers 7 free days with a card.
ElliQ requires you to send the rented robot back. Its FAQ and terms give different return deadlines, so confirm the deadline with ElliQ when you cancel.
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.
Tiina works on iPhone and iPad with iOS 15.1 or later. Your parent needs internet and a mobile number that gets texts. The app is in English, for the US and Canada.
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. Tiina is not affiliated with ElliQ or Intuition Robotics.
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