In the catalog since 19.08.2026
Talkie
2index_MiniMaxCompany
Companion from China's MiniMax: browse character cards, chat with them by text and voice, or create your own with a personality and voice. A mass-market consumer app powered by MiniMax models.
Facts
- Developer: MiniMax (Shanghai, founded in December 2021), which also releases the Hailuo AI video service and its Chinese counterpart Xingye.
- 17.12.2024: the app disappeared from the US App Store after gaining about 3.8 million downloads in the US (SCMP, 12.2024).
- 09.01.2026: MiniMax held an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Forbes, 09.01.2026).
- talkie-ai.com offers a character library, a custom character builder, voice chat, image generation, and a Talkie+ subscription (checked 19.08.2026).
Full profile in the works: a “worth it or not” verdict, pricing, access from Russia, and comparisons with nearby alternatives will appear as the card factory progresses.