# SimSimi > Create your own avatar chatbot “SimSimi” and chat with your favorite friends. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ismaker.android.simsimi](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ismaker.android.simsimi) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.ismaker.android.simsimi` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** SimSimi Inc. - **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT - **Downloads:** 140,087,405 - **Rating:** 4.22 / 5 (4,153,375 ratings) - **Version:** 9.2.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-02 - **First published:** 2010-12-01 - **Publisher country:** KR - **Size:** 213 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-08 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ismaker.android.simsimi) - **Website:** [http://blog.simsimi.com/2012/02/simsimi-user-faq.html](http://blog.simsimi.com/2012/02/simsimi-user-faq.html) - **Privacy policy:** [https://simsimi.com/privacy-policy](https://simsimi.com/privacy-policy) ## Description SimSimi is a unique Chrome extension that lets you create your own avatar chatbot and chat with it anytime you feel bored or lonely. Powered by tens of millions of user-taught responses since its inception in 2002, SimSimi offers fun, humor, empathy, and knowledge in every chat session. It connects you to a vast community of minds through chatbot interactions. The extension features both an official version, "Everyone’s SimSimi," which learns and chats collectively, and personal SimSimi chatbots customized by individual owners. With robust content policies and safety measures in place, SimSimi ensures a secure chatting environment while enabling users to report inappropriate content. The extension promotes safe, enjoyable conversations while respecting privacy—SimSimi does not access your device's camera. Perfect for users seeking interactive, personable chatbot experiences. ## Rankings - #1,033 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.ismaker.android.simsimi.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary The reviews show a mixed signal. A sizable number praise the app as good or best, calling it entertaining and smart, with a simple, accessible interface and even nostalgic appeal for longtime users. However, repeated concerns center on reliability and performance (slow downloads, occasional inability to run, confusing UX) and on content/interaction limits (restricted chat with custom AI characters, plus unpredictable or inappropriate bot replies not suited for children). Overall, the app is liked by many, but reliability and content controls are frequent pain points that could limit continued use. ### Pros - Overall positive reception; many users describe the app as good or best - Entertaining and smart, with the bot feeling like a real person - Simple and accessible to use - Nostalgic appeal for longtime users who remember using it since 2014 ### Cons - Technical issues and poor performance (slow downloads, occasional crashes, and a confusing UX) - Limitations on customizing or freely chatting with your own AI character - Unpredictable or inappropriate bot responses and content not suitable for children ## Similar extensions and apps - [Flying Simsimi](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.unite.Product1) — 1,524 users - [SimZ: Chat with AI Characters](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simz.android.app) — 80,149 users, 2.50 / 5 - [Simi - Dating & Meet People](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simi.dating) — 93,664 users - [Chatty - Your Virtual Fun](https://chrome-stats.com/d/moutamid.spdf.com.chatty) — 1,143 users, 1.17 / 5 - [ChatMate・AI Virtual Girlfriend](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.walme.virtual.ai.friend.bot) — 96,167 users, 3.39 / 5 - [MiAI - Create Your AI Friend](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.overdevs.miai) — 6,024 users - [Zimi-AI Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.co.rinna.columbus) — 18,108 users - [AiGO - Friendship Simulator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/aichat.chatgpt) — 1,835,402 users, 4.01 / 5 - [JoChat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jochat.app) — 272 users - [Chatie AI: AI Chat & Companion](https://chrome-stats.com/d/top.loverai.android.pro) — 261,763 users, 3.78 / 5 - [Sweetie – AI Girlfriend Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aigirl.aichat.chatgirl) — 40 users - [Sayin AI: Chat with AI friends](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sayin.roleplayai) — 121,062 users, 3.90 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ismaker.android.simsimi)