Kindroid Free Plan Ends: What Changed on October 1, 2026

Quick answer

On October 1, 2026 Kindroid retired the free Lite model, unlimited free messaging and the old V1 interface, according to its official update log. V2 is now the only interface.
New accounts get a one-time preview on the flagship model: 50 messages (15 in some regions), 5 selfies and up to 2 Kindroids. After that the account is read-only.
Existing Lite users received a final batch of 50 interactions. Kins and past conversations stay readable.
To keep chatting you need the 3-day premium trial (payment method required) or a subscription. The US App Store lists $15.99, which we read as monthly.

What changed in the Kindroid free plan on October 1, 2026

Kindroid's update log says the previous Lite model and unlimited free messaging were retired. Free accounts now get a limited number of interactions with the flagship-quality model, after which they stay read-only until a trial or subscription is used. The help center adds that regenerate, continue and suggest actions count as half a message in the preview.

	Before October 1, 2026	Since October 1, 2026
Free messaging	Unlimited, on the Lite model	One-time preview, then read-only
Interface	V1 and V2	V2 only
Free-account model	Lite	Flagship-quality model during the preview

An October note in the log adds that the Polaris flagship model needs a paid subscription, and that previews and trials use the Ember model. We cover the app itself in our Kindroid review.

What happens to your Kindroids if you do not pay

According to the help center, a read-only account can still view and play back everything, export it and delete it. You cannot send messages, regenerate, make calls or receive proactive messages. Kindroid's privacy policy says read-only accounts keep all their data, and that chats can be exported every 30 days from Profile > Preferences > Account privacy > Export data.

What it costs to keep chatting

Kindroid's help center gives no dollar amounts and says you see the exact price for your country and platform at checkout. The US App Store lists a $15.99 subscription (no period label, so monthly is our inference), $42.99 for 3 months and $159.99 for a year, plus optional Ultra and MAX add-ons. The docs say web prices are usually lower, but they are shown only at checkout. The 3-day trial needs a payment method and converts to a paid plan unless you cancel in time. Details are on our Kindroid pricing page.

What users are saying

These are user reports, not facts about the app. In US App Store reviews from October 10 to 18, 2026, several long-time free users said they can no longer text their Kindroids without paying, and one called the change a scam. Others praised the memory and customization.

What to do now

Export your chats before deciding anything. Read-only accounts can export.
If you start the trial, set a reminder: Kindroid emails one day before it converts, and you can cancel in the store or on the web. See our cancellation guide.
Compare free options before paying. Our free AI girlfriend apps list shows which apps still have a free plan.

Nomi's wiki says its free plan is indefinite with 50 messages a day (see Nomi). Janitor AI's help center says its free tier has unlimited chats, and its guidelines permit adult content between consenting adult characters for users 18+ (see Janitor AI). More choices are in Kindroid alternatives and Nomi vs Kindroid. Related stories are in our news hub.

FAQ

Is Kindroid still free?

No ongoing free plan exists since October 1, 2026. New accounts get a one-time preview of 50 messages (15 in some regions), then become read-only.

Can I still read my old Kindroid chats?

Yes. Per the update log, Kins and past conversations stay readable, and the help center says read-only accounts can view, play back, export and delete.

Did Kindroid remove the V1 interface?

Yes. The update log says V1 was retired on October 1, 2026 and V2 is the only interface.

Sources

Official pages and store listings we read for this page (last check October 20, 2026).