Not Really Free

AI Chat Assistant – ChatNow

tappz · Productivity · 4.8★ (141,891 ratings)

Is AI Chat Assistant – ChatNow free? Not Really Free.

Pricing: ChatNow offers only limited free access, while subscriptions and credit purchases unlock the broader multi-model AI, image, and video features advertised by the app. Optional paid features: AI Plus ($6.99); AI Chat Plus ($6.99); ChatNow Plus ($19.99); ChatNow Plus ($49.99); ChatNow Plus (Yearly) ($59.99); ChatNow Plus ($69.99); ChatNow Plus ($79.99); 4000 Credits ($9.99); 15000 Credits ($19.99).

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ChatNow advertises free downloading and the ability to start chatting, but its own description says full model and feature access requires a subscription. Recent reviews repeatedly describe forced subscription gates, tight credits, and additional limits that make the advertised multi-model AI experience impractical for free.

Pros
  • Subscribers praise having multiple AI models in one app
  • Some users find its writing and general AI help useful
  • Image, video, voice, document, and coding tools are bundled together
Cons
  • Multiple recent reviewers say meaningful use is blocked without a subscription
  • Image and video generation consume limited credits very quickly
  • Some paying users report additional caps or credit costs after subscribing
  • Several reviewers report confusing trial charges and cancellation frustration
What's free vs. paid

ChatNow offers only limited free access, while subscriptions and credit purchases unlock the broader multi-model AI, image, and video features advertised by the app.

Free
  • Free download with limited ability to start chatting
  • Basic access to the app before upgrading, as stated in the listing
Costs money
  • AI Plus$6.99
  • AI Chat Plus$6.99
  • ChatNow Plus$19.99
  • ChatNow Plus$49.99
  • ChatNow Plus (Yearly)$59.99
  • ChatNow Plus$69.99
  • ChatNow Plus$79.99
  • 4000 Credits$9.99
  • 15000 Credits$19.99
App Store description

ChatNow is an all-in-one AI assistant with 30+ of the top AI models in one place: GPT-6 Astra, Claude Fable 5.1, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Grok 4.5, and every new release that follows. Write, research, create images and video, and solve everyday or complex problems, without learning several tools, switching between apps, or paying for separate subscriptions. Downloaded 13 million+ times* and rated 4.8 out of 5 from 400,000+ ratings and reviews. HOW MANY AI MODELS ARE IN CHATNOW? More than 30 today, covering chat and reasoning, images, and video. New flagship models are added as they launch, so you are never a generation behind. WHICH AI MODELS ARE IN CHATNOW? For writing, reasoning, and analysis: GPT-6 Astra, GPT-5.6 (Terra, Luna, Sol), GPT-5.5 Thinking, Claude Fable 5.1, Claude 4.8 Opus, Claude 5 Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini 3 Flash, Grok 4.5, Grok 4.3. For images: Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2, Flux. For video: Veo 3.1, Sora 2, Kling 2.1, Seedance 2.5, Omni Flash. This is not the full list. Open ChatNow for the current lineup. WHICH MODEL SHOULD I USE? Pick one in a tap, or ask several models the same question, compare the answers, and keep the best one. CAN I USE GPT-6, CLAUDE, GEMINI, AND VEO WITHOUT SEPARATE SUBSCRIPTIONS? Yes. One subscription covers all 30+ models instead of four or five separate bills. Type, talk, or snap a photo and get a clear answer back. KEY FEATURES WRITING & GRAMMAR Draft the email you keep putting off or turn messy notes into a clean report. Summarize, rewrite, translate, fix grammar, and polish your resume. RESEARCH & SMART WEB SEARCH Get up-to-date answers with sources: today's news, product comparisons, and fact checks on what you read online. Turn articles and PDFs into quick takeaways. IMAGE & VIDEO CREATION Generate images and edit photos with Nano Banana Pro and GPT Image 2. Make short videos with Veo 3.1, Sora 2, and Kling 2.1. New creative models land in Creative Studio right after release. CODING Describe your idea in Playground and watch it become a working app or website, no coding needed. Generate code, debug errors, and get step-by-step explanations. VOICE MODE & VOICE TO TEXT Ask out loud while cooking, driving, or walking, and get clear spoken answers in real time. Or skip typing and let voice-to-text do it. IMAGE & DOCUMENT ANALYSIS Snap a photo of a chart, a whiteboard, or handwritten notes and get a clear explanation. WHAT USERS SAY "I've tested at least 12 AI platforms for work. With four paid subscriptions for comparison, this one is the way to go." - Sohail R., US "Works amazingly fast and has cut my work and life load in half." - Nienie, US "At 71, learning something new is usually a non-starter. I needed research, and this app saved me HOURS." - Hoosier R., US "All the solutions in one app, no need to download other apps." - Lokki, US WHY CHATNOW - 30+ models in one place, not one model per plan - New models added as they launch, nothing to chase - Text, images, video, research, and code side by side - One price instead of five subscriptions IS CHATNOW FREE? Yes, ChatNow is free to download and you can start chatting right away. A subscription unlocks all 30+ models and features. IS MY DATA PRIVATE? Yes. ChatNow follows European data protection standards. Your conversations and content stay private. WHO CHATNOW IS FOR - PROFESSIONALS: draft reports, analyze data, and decide faster - RESEARCHERS & LEARNERS: summarize sources and understand complex topics - CREATORS: generate images, video, and content ideas - ANYONE: ask in plain language and get help with everyday questions Download ChatNow for free and make AI your advantage. *Total downloads as of 2026. Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/27023519 Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/27023519 Questions or feedback? Reach out to us at chatnow.support@tappz.com ChatNow is independently developed and not affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by OpenAI.

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