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Yana
Developed by YANA APP S.A.P.I. DE C.V. in Mexico, Yana is a free emotional-wellness companion built around cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The app offers text conversations the developer describes as anonymous and encrypted, a mood and emotion history, journaling with a gratitude vault, and daily personalized wellbeing suggestions. A Premium subscription adds unlimited messages and unrestricted mood records.
Last checked2026-09-04
01 — OUR TAKE
What kind of connection it suits
Yana positions itself as an emotional-wellness companion grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rather than a romance- or character-focused product. It is rated 13+ and explicitly states that it is not a medical device. Compared with other AI companions in this catalog, its key differentiators include free CBT-oriented tools, support for Spanish and Portuguese, and a community feature called Refuge. Its responses are designed to feel conversational and context-aware rather than keyword-driven.
Best for
- People who want an always-available, non-judgmental listener for daily anxieties and low moods.
- Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking users who prefer emotional support in their own language.
- Users who want CBT-informed tools, mood tracking, and gratitude prompts alongside chat.
Not ideal for
- People in crisis or needing licensed clinical care; Yana is explicitly not medical treatment.
- Users wanting a romantic or customizable character companion rather than a structured wellness tool.
What stands out
- Free-to-start conversations with optional Premium subscription tiers.
- CBT-based psychological tools, mood history, journaling, and a gratitude vault.
What to consider
- Encryption and anonymity are vendor claims, and the listing links two different privacy policy domains.
- Conversation quality and context retention can vary, with some users reporting inconsistent responses or overinterpretation.