folk

What is folk?

folk is an AI character companion that assists with tasks like shopping, refunds, and reminders through text conversations. It is accessible via an iOS app, web interface, or messaging platforms including iMessage, Telegram, and WhatsApp. Character chats are restricted to users aged 18 and up.

What are the features of folk?

• Multi-platform messaging

  Chat with the same AI memory across the iOS app, web, iMessage, Telegram, and WhatsApp; the assistant can also initiate messages.
• Product search and purchasing

  Find clothing using screenshots, links, or photos, search multiple stores, and complete purchases upon user confirmation.
• Refund assistance

  Pursue refunds, resolve double charges, and cancel forgotten subscriptions by persisting through initial denials.
• Customizable characters

  Create a new AI character or select one from a gallery; these are AI versions, not real people.
• Task tracking

  Deliver check-ins, streaks, and study plans based on prior conversation context.
• Data privacy controls

  Review stored memories and delete the account in settings; the vendor states it does not sell chats or use them to train AI models.

What are the use cases of folk?

• Clothing shopping

  Upload a photo of an outfit seen in public to find matching items across stores and authorize a purchase.
• Subscription recovery

  Ask the assistant to handle customer service interactions for forgotten subscriptions or billing errors.

How to use folk?

1. Choose a platform

   Go to folk.com/signup and select whether to chat via the iOS app, web, iMessage, Telegram, or WhatsApp.
2. Select a character

   Talk directly to Folk, create a custom AI character, or pick one from the character gallery.
3. Send requests

   Message the assistant to perform tasks such as searching for products, requesting refunds, or setting reminders.

folk Pricing Information:

• Free access

  No credit card, subscription, or trial countdown required. Includes 100 messages per day across personal chats and channels (50 per day in some regions), resetting at local midnight. Account settings display current allowances for messages, voice, and background tasks. A referred friend signing up via an invite link immediately restores the daily message allowance.