In the catalog since Aug 19, 2026
Xingye
1index_MiniMaxCompany
Companion from China's MiniMax: create an AI character with an appearance, voice, and personality, then message and play out story scenes in a shared community feed. The domestic Chinese version of international Talkie.
Facts
- Launched in China's App Store on Sep 8, 2023, rated 4.8 from 467,175 reviews, version 2.58.001 dated Aug 18, 2026, free, rated 17+ (China App Store, Aug 19, 2026).
- MiniMax was founded in December 2021 by SenseTime alumni, launched the international version Talkie in June 2023 and the Chinese Xingye in September 2023; on Jan 9, 2026, the company went public in Hong Kong under ticker 100 (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniMax_(company), Aug 19, 2026).
- By November 2024, Xingye had about 5.25 million monthly active users, ranking seventh among China's AI apps (chinatalk.media, Aug 19, 2026).
- Since Jul 15, 2026, China has had interim rules for AI services with human-like interaction: companions cannot be offered to minors or encourage emotional dependence; Xingye is named among the country's largest such services alongside Maoxiang and Zhumengdao (justsecurity.org and lw.com, Aug 19, 2026).
The full card is in the works: the "worth it or not" verdict, pricing and a comparison with neighbors will appear as it moves through the card factory.