Rechecked October 27: what the free plan includes
On October 27 the official FAQ still showed its September 15, 2026 update. It says you do not need a subscription to chat: gems from daily check-ins, tasks, coin exchanges and social events are enough. Paying mainly adds convenience.
| Feature | Free plan | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Chatting and creating characters | Yes, while you have gems | Yes, with a larger monthly gem allowance |
| Long memory (up to 1M tokens on supported models) | Yes; a higher limit spends more gems per message | Yes |
| Pinned Memory | No | From the Standard tier |
| Inspirations | 3 | Unlimited from Standard |
| Character card slots | 3 | 10 or more, unlimited on the top tier |
| Chat history download | No | Some tiers |
Prices and current offers depend on your store and account; we did not sign in to check them.
Characters to chat with
AldermereA forest keeper who fell from the sky holding a leaf with your name.Chat →
RienAntiques appraiser by day, information broker by night.Chat →
Han JisuYour fiancée just became your boss, six weeks before the wedding.Chat →
JulianYou complained about the noise; the pianist upstairs offered lessons.Chat →
SeoyunThe internet-café manager who teases you and saves you dinner.Chat →
Sa YeonwooA reaper sent for your soul who chose to protect you instead.Chat →
Silver Storm DragonA half-dragon bodyguard holding back a storm to keep you safe.Chat →
Cang YiA quiet clockmaker who only relaxes when you're in the workshop.Chat →What the official documentation says
Yes: according to Tipsy’s FAQ, you can chat without subscribing as long as your account has gems. The FAQ lists tasks, daily check-ins, exchanges and events as ways to obtain them. Check the conditions in your account: a creator’s promotion is not a guaranteed reward for everyone.
We reviewed the official FAQ on October 25, 2026; the document shows a September 15 update. Check local pricing and account-specific offers before paying.
Red gems and blue gems
| Type | Where it comes from | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | Monthly subscription allowance. | The FAQ says it resets with the monthly allowance and does not roll over. |
| Red | Purchases and rewards such as tasks or events. | The FAQ describes these as permanent; check your balance and applicable terms. |
| Spending order | Blue gems first, then red. | Review the history before treating a balance change as an error. |
Why one conversation can cost more
The FAQ links consumption to the model, context used and reply length. It describes a pre-send estimate and gem history for reviewing spending. A larger memory limit does not imply a fixed price for every message.
To understand your own use, record the model and balance before and after a small group of messages. Repeat with only one variable changed. For example, if your balance drops by 20 gems over five exchanges, that is an average of four gems for that particular trial—not a fixed rate for future replies. This is an illustrative calculation, not a measured Tipsy price. Keep the settings with your record:
| Record | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Model and settings | Avoid comparing different configurations by accident. |
| Balance before and after | Observe consumption in your account. |
| Number of exchanges | Put the change in balance into context. |
| Reply length and continuity | Decide whether the experience is worth the consumption. |
What subscribing changes
Tipsy distinguishes longer context from pinned memory: its FAQ describes Pinned Memory as a subscription benefit. It also distinguishes Inspirations and Role Cards limits, and mentions history downloads in some tiers. Check the exact tier; not every benefit applies to every user.
Before paying, decide what you need: more gems, a particular feature or another writing experience. To keep the characters you created, move them with the character migration tool.
Are there working free-gem codes?
We have not validated a current universal code to publish here. For any code, check its official source, date, eligibility and redemption location. An old screenshot of a gem reward does not establish that the code still works.
A rewards guide is not a balance generator. This page does not need your password and cannot add gems to your account. Manage renewal through the store where you subscribed; deleting the app does not cancel the subscription.
If you want another writing experience
Try a small scene before committing to a long story. Review current prices and limits in the destination service; a different app does not transfer your Tipsy gems, purchases or history, and this guide does not promise unlimited use.
Source and next check
Tipsy’s official subscription FAQ is the source for these conditions. If your account shows a different offer, keep its terms and check them with official support before buying. The spending exercises above are for your own account, not results from our benchmark.
If the issue is downloading on iPhone, read the Tipsy App Store access guide.
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