Iris

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An AI thought partner for reflection and wellbeing that you text over iMessage

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Iris

What it is

Iris is an AI thought partner focused on mental wellness that lives in your phone's messaging app. Instead of downloading another app, you text Iris over iMessage or RCS whenever you want to talk through a situation, reflect on your day or work on personal growth. The company says more than 50,000 people have texted Iris. It is positioned as a supportive conversation partner, and its privacy policy states clearly that it is not a medical or clinical service and is not a substitute for professional care, pointing users to crisis lines in an emergency. Access is through a subscription that begins with a free trial.

Key features

Chat over iMessage and RCS
Available any time of day
Conversations for reflection and growth
Clear safety and crisis guidance

What we liked

+ No extra app to install
+ Fits into an existing texting habit
+ Upfront about not being therapy

Worth noting

· Subscription price is not listed publicly
· Needs a phone that supports iMessage or RCS

Editor's notes

More context from AI BirdView

A lot of wellness apps ask you to build a new habit around opening them. Iris goes the other way and meets you in the place you already check dozens of times a day: your text messages. That low-friction setup makes it easier to reach for when a thought needs sorting out, rather than letting it slide.

Conversations happen over iMessage and RCS, so it feels like texting a friend rather than using software.
It is available at any hour, which helps for late-night worries or quick check-ins between tasks.
The focus is on talking, reflecting and growing rather than productivity or general question answering.
Its privacy policy is direct about limits, stating it is not a clinical service and listing crisis resources.
The company says more than 50,000 people have texted Iris so far.

Iris is best for adults who want a gentle, always-available space to think out loud and build self-awareness, alongside rather than instead of professional support. A practical tip: set a regular time, such as the end of the workday, to text Iris a short recap, since a consistent reflection habit tends to be more useful than occasional long sessions.