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By the Tiina team · Updated

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Meela AI alternatives: Tiina for help when questions arise

Looking for chats like Meela’s? Tiina lets your parent talk, show a photo and ask for help in one app.

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A woman smiles during a phone call. She is at home. From our Meela AI alternatives guide.
Scripted Tiina iPhone conversation: I used to enjoy a morning chat. Can we start there? Tiina replies: Of course. How has your morning been so far? From our Meela AI alternatives guide.

At a glance

What was Meela AI?

Meela AI was a service that phoned older adults for chats. Its site now offers rides and other booked services, and we found no signup for the old AI calls. This does not tell us whether all old accounts have ended.

Keep the simple habit of starting a chat

Meela’s site now helps older adults book services. We could not find a way to sign up for its old AI chats. If your parent came to Meela for a chat, Tiina gives them a clear place to start again.

They open Tiina on an iPhone or iPad and tap the call button. They can talk about their day, ask for help with a photo or set a reminder. Your parent decides when they want to begin.

How Tiina compares with eight AI calling services

Each row shows a reason to choose Tiina. Follow the product name for its full comparison.

Prices checked October 28, 2026, on each company’s site.
Compare Tiina withTiinaCompared service
DonnaTiina’s reminders appear on their phone when alerts are on.Donna reads reminders during phone calls.
JoyCallsYour parent can start chats for $9.99 a month.Calling Joy requires Plus, which costs $19.99 a month.
SeniorTalkYour parent can talk to Tiina for $9.99 a month.SeniorTalk’s Calls + SMS plan costs $24.90 a month.
ElderVoiceYour parent can start chats for $9.99 a month.ElderVoice’s $59 monthly Anytime plan lets your parent call.
inTouchTiina costs $9.99 a month.inTouch’s FAQ lists a price of $29.95 a month.
My AI CompanionYour parent asks Tiina to set a reminder.My AI Companion uses a website form to set reminders.
LovedTiina costs $9.99 a month.Claire’s calls require Loved Premium at $29.99 a month.
AvenoraCallYour parent opens Tiina when they have a question.AvenoraCall phones your parent at set times.

Tiina needs an iPhone or iPad and internet. Donna is free in beta. Prices and plans are dated in the linked guides.

A new place for your parent’s daily questions

Example conversations. Scripted, not real calls.

Bring a familiar interest to the first chat

Tiina can talk with your parent about things they enjoy. They do not need to learn a set of commands before starting a conversation.

You
I used to grow roses. I miss talking about them.
Tiina
What kinds did you grow? Did you have a favorite color?

Keep one small plan in mind

Tiina can help your parent turn a plan into a reminder. With alerts on, the phone shows it when the chosen time arrives.

You
Remind me to call my cousin tomorrow at 4 p.m.
Tiina
I’ll remind you tomorrow at 4 p.m. to call your cousin.

Questions about Meela AI

Can I still sign up for Meela AI?

On October 28, 2026, Meela’s site offered rides and other booked services. We could not find signup for the old AI calling service. That check does not tell us whether all old accounts have ended.

How much did Meela AI cost?

Old signup pages listed $20 a month after 7 free days from February to June 2026. That is a past offer, not a current price.

Which AI calling services let my parent call in?

Your parent can call Donna, inTouch, Loved Premium, SeniorTalk and My AI Companion. They can also call ElderVoice on its Anytime plan, or JoyCalls on Plus or Premium.

What does my parent need for Tiina?

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.

Everyday help on iPhone and iPad

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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.

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Two women talk over mugs. They sit at a sunlit kitchen table. From our Meela AI alternatives guide.

Sources

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.

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Meela, Meela Rides, JoyCalls, inTouch, SeniorTalk, ElderVoice, My AI Companion, AvenoraCall, Loved, Claire and Donna are trademarks of their owners. Tiina is not affiliated with any of them.

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