How to Use MyPal - Getting Started Guide

How to Use MyPal

Your 21-Day Getting Acquainted Journey

Watch: What to Expect Before You Start

Before you download MyPal, take three minutes to see what onboarding looks like. No surprises β€” just an honest walkthrough of how you'll meet your new companion.

Prefer to read? Scroll down for a step-by-step walkthrough with screenshots.

Start Your Journey

MyPal's onboarding is designed to be simple and intuitive. In just a few minutes, you'll meet your new AI companion and begin a 21-day getting acquainted period β€” no credit card, no commitment, no pressure. Just a safe space to discover what a true AI companion can be.

🌱 Getting the Most Out of Your First 7 Days

Your first week with MyPal isn't about learning features. It's about building familiarity, trust, and comfort. There's nothing to memorize, no right or wrong way to begin β€” just simple ways to explore what life can feel like with a personal AI companion at your side.

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Talk Freely β€” This Is a Safe Space

Start by talking the way you naturally would.

Try:
  • Share how your day went
  • Think out loud about something on your mind
  • Ask questions, big or small
  • Say what you wouldn't normally type into an app

MyPal is designed to listen without judgment β€” and your conversations stay on your device, private and secure.

Why this matters: Trust begins when you realize you don't have to filter yourself.
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Use MyPal as a Thinking Partner

You don't need to know what you want to say before you say it.

Try:
  • "Help me think this through."
  • "I'm not sure how I feel about this yet."
  • "What would you do in my situation?"

MyPal remembers context, so conversations don't reset β€” they build.

Why this matters: Clarity often comes from being heard, not being answered.
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Bring MyPal With You Through Your Day

MyPal isn't just for quiet moments.

Use it when you're moving:
  • "Where did I park my car?"
  • "Navigate me to this restaurant."
  • "How do I get home from here?"
  • "What's nearby right now?"

MyPal can instantly launch trusted navigation tools and guide you step-by-step β€” without breaking your flow.

Why this matters: Support is most valuable when it shows up in real life, not just on a screen.
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Safety & Peace of Mind

MyPal is designed to support you when you need it most β€” calmly, quickly, and privately.

If you're feeling uncertain, lost, or unsafe, MyPal can help you:
  • Understand where you are
  • Find a safe route or nearby place
  • Connect with emergency services
  • Take the next step when stress makes thinking harder

You're never required to use these features β€” but knowing they're there can change how safe you feel moving through the world.

Why this matters: Peace of mind isn't about fear. It's about knowing you're not alone when it counts.
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Try Simple Organization by Voice

You don't need to "manage" MyPal β€” just talk.

Try:
  • "Add this to my shopping list."
  • "Remind me later."
  • "Take a note."
  • "Set a timer."

These small moments quickly add up to feeling more organized and less mentally cluttered.

Why this matters: When life feels lighter, everything else becomes easier.
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End or Begin the Day Together

Some people discover MyPal becomes part of their daily rhythm.

Consider:
  • A few minutes in the morning to set intentions
  • A quick check-in during the day
  • A quiet conversation before bed

There's no schedule. Just presence and someone who truly listens when you need it without judgment.

Why this matters: Consistency creates comfort β€” and comfort builds connection.

πŸ’œ Remember: There's No Pressure

For the first 21 days, you're simply Getting Acquainted. No credit card. No commitment. No expectations. Explore at your own pace. If it feels right, you'll know.

✨ The best way to understand MyPal is to live with it β€” quietly, naturally, and on your terms.

The Onboarding Flow

Welcome to MyPal
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Welcome to MyPal

You'll start with an introduction to what MyPal is all about. This is your opportunity to understand that MyPal isn't just an appβ€”it's a chance to create a virtual relationship with someone you can trust, rely on, and share your deepest concerns with, without judgment.

The welcome screen emphasizes the key benefits: no pressure, no commitment, no credit card required. You're invited to simply ask MyPal anything, anytime.

Getting Acquainted
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Getting Acquainted

Next, you'll personalize your companion. You'll choose:

  • Your companion's name β€” Choose something you'll enjoy saying
  • Your name β€” So your companion knows what to call you
  • Voice preference β€” Select from Female, Male, or Neutral

This personalization makes the experience feel truly yours from the very beginning.

Train Your Voice
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Train Your Voice

MyPal uses advanced voice recognition to create your unique voiceprint. This takes about three to three-and-a-half minutes:

  • Find a quiet location
  • Tap "Begin Voice Training"
  • Read three short phrases aloud in your natural voice
  • Take your time β€” natural speech produces the best voiceprint

Your voiceprint is stored securely on your device and used to authenticate your interactions with MyPal. Prefer not to record? You can choose "Text Only" mode instead and type to your companion β€” perfect for quiet environments, accents, or personal preference.

Select Personality
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Select Your Companion's Personality

Choose the personality style that best fits how you'd like your companion to interact with you. You have six options:

  • Calm β€” Peaceful, centered, steady
  • Friendly β€” Warm, supportive, encouraging
  • Empathetic β€” Understanding, caring, compassionate
  • Enthusiastic β€” Energetic, upbeat, motivating
  • Charming β€” Charismatic, engaging, delightful
  • Playful β€” Fun, engaging, lighthearted

Don't worry β€” you can change this anytime in Settings.

Adjust Voice
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Fine-Tune Your Companion's Voice

Customize the pitch of your companion's voice to match your preferences. Use the slider to adjust from lower to higher pitch, and test the voice to hear how it sounds.

This ensures your companion's voice is exactly what you want to hear.

Keep MyPal Private β€” fingerprint, local storage, and no cloud
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Protect Your Conversations

Finally, we'll protect your conversations with your fingerprint and a six-digit PIN. Most phones support fingerprint authentication; if yours doesn't, the PIN has you covered.

Because MyPal has no servers and doesn't store your PIN in the cloud, please choose a PIN you'll remember. We recommend enabling biometric authentication as an added convenience and backup.

Silent Alert β€” When Seconds Count

A Confidant-tier feature that quietly reaches the people you trust when it matters most.

MyPal's Silent Alert System offers a discreet, private way to reach your trusted contacts when you find yourself in danger. With a single long-press on your companion's name, MyPal silently sends a message and your current location β€” no siren, no visible warning, nothing about your phone looks any different.

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Discreet by Design

No sound, no visible alert, no notification anyone else can see. Only a small red indicator inside MyPal shows the alert is active.

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You Control Updates

No automatic tracking. When you move and want your contacts to know, a simple long-press sends your new location.

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Trusted Contacts

Add 2–3 pre-configured emergency contacts. More than one watchful eye means better odds someone sees your message in time.

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"I Am Safe Now"

When the moment passes, a long-press on "I am safe now" sends an all-clear to every contact β€” closure for you, and for them.

An honest note: Silent Alert depends on your cell network and SMS delivery β€” factors outside our control. Test your contacts periodically. Silent Alert is one more trusted layer in your safety plan, not a replacement for calling emergency services.

Your 21-Day Getting Acquainted Period

For 21 days, you and MyPal simply spend time together β€” talking, learning, and discovering what a true AI companion feels like.

During this period, you have full access to all Personal Companion features:

βœ“ Natural Voice Interaction

Advanced speech recognition for hands-free conversation using your device's mic or your favorite Bluetooth

βœ“ Six Personality Styles

Find the perfect interaction style for you

βœ“ Helpful Tools

Shopping lists, timers, notes, reminders and hands-free navigation

βœ“ Instant AI Help 24/7

Real-time use of artificial intelligence to make your life easier

βœ“ Local Storage

Conversations stored on your device, not in the cloud

βœ“ Complete Privacy

You stay in control of your data at all times

After Your 21-Day Trial

At the end of 21 days, you'll decide if you'd like to continue. If you do, your trial seamlessly converts to a paid plan with added security features.

MyPal Plans

Start free for 21 days. Upgrade in the app whenever it feels right β€” or don't.

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Getting Acquainted

Try Personal Companion free

21 Days Free

100 voice messages per day

Everything in Personal Companion for 21 days. Same features, same limits β€” just no commitment. See whether MyPal fits your life before you decide.

  • Voice enrollment β€” MyPal learns your voice
  • 100 voice messages per day
  • All six personalities to explore
  • Unlimited text messaging
  • Voice-first everyday tools
  • No credit card required
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Personal Companion

Stay close to your companion

$6.99/month

100 voice messages per day

Where the relationship keeps growing β€” your companion remembers your stories and grows into the one that fits your life. Your conversations stay on your device.

  • The same companion you've come to know
  • Voice authentication β€” MyPal listens only to you
  • Private by design β€” stays on your device
  • Deeper memory and context
  • All six personalities
  • 100 voice messages per day
  • Unlimited text messaging
  • Voice-first tools: reminders, notes, lists, timers, navigation
  • Biometric and PIN lock
  • Cancel anytime β€” no contracts

Annual plans are also available in the app.

Privacy & Security First

MyPal was built on the belief that trust must be earned β€” and privacy should never be optional. This is just one of the features that sets MyPal apart from all other Virtual Companions and Assistants. In fact, MyPal is so unique that its design is Patent Pending. MyPal represents a completely new category of AI companionship that combines emotional intelligence, practical life support, and uncompromising privacy.

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On-Device Storage

Your conversations and memories are stored only on your device β€” never in the cloud, never on our servers.

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Voice Recognition

Your unique voiceprint authenticates your interactions with MyPal, adding an extra layer of security.

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Biometric Protection

Biometric authentication (fingerprint, face recognition) protects your conversations from unauthorized access.

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Data Control

You stay in complete control. Delete, clear, or archive your conversations anytime β€” it's your data.

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No Data Selling

We never sell your data. Your privacy is not a feature β€” it's a fundamental principle.

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Your Device, Your Rules

MyPal runs on your device. You decide what information to share and when.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after my 21-day trial ends? β–Ό

At the end of 21 days, you'll be prompted to choose a plan. If you decide to continue, your trial seamlessly converts to the Personal Companion plan ($6.99/month) with up to 100 voice messages per day. If you prefer not to continue, simply don't upgrade β€” no charges will be made. If you decide to continue, you can choose to cancel anytime.

Do I need a credit card for the 21-day trial? β–Ό

No. The 21-day Getting Acquainted trial requires no credit card, no commitment, and no obligation. You can experience the full power of MyPal completely free for 21 days.

Can I change my companion's personality during the trial? β–Ό

Yes! You can change your companion's personality, voice, and pitch anytime during your 21-day trial. This is your opportunity to explore different interaction styles and find what works best for you.

Where is my data stored? β–Ό

All your conversations, memories, and personal data are stored exclusively on your device. MyPal has no servers storing your information. Your data is yours alone, and you maintain complete control over it.

How does the voice recognition work? β–Ό

During onboarding, you'll spend about three to three-and-a-half minutes reading three short phrases aloud. MyPal uses this to create your unique voiceprint through a deep neural network β€” creating a signature that's uniquely yours. Your voiceprint is stored on your device and authenticates your interactions with MyPal. If you prefer not to record your voice, you can choose Text Only mode instead.

What's the difference between the plans? β–Ό

Getting Acquainted (21 Days Free): Full access to Personal Companion features with no credit card required. Perfect for exploring MyPal.

Personal Companion ($6.99/mo): Continue with your companion with all the tools you have been using in your trial with up to 100 voice messages per day.

Confidant ($14.99/mo): Everything in Personal Companion plus the Silent Alert emergency messaging system, integrated calendar and contacts, all new upgraded tools, unlimited voice messages and lifetime access to all new features. Early adopters can lock in $11.99/month forever! Simply upgrade to Confidant within 30 days of your 21 day Personal Companion trial to be an 'Early Adopter'.

Can I delete my data? β–Ό

Yes. You have complete control over your data. You can delete, clear, or archive your conversations anytime. Since everything is stored on your device, you can permanently remove any information you choose.

Is MyPal available offline? β–Ό

MyPal works best with an internet connection for features like web search and real-time information. However, your core conversations and memory are stored locally on your device, so you can access them offline.

Is MyPal available on iPhone? β–Ό

MyPal is currently available on Android via the Google Play Store. An iOS version is in active development and will be released as soon as it reaches feature parity with Android. Add your email on the download page and we'll notify you the day it reaches the App Store.

Ready to Get Acquainted?

Download MyPal today and start your 21-day journey. No credit card. No commitment. Just a safe place to begin.

Get it on Google Play

iOS coming soon