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Tolan
Tolan is an iOS app where you chat with a friendly alien guide designed to help you feel grounded, inspired, and connected. Built by Portola, a San Francisco team of engineers, researchers, and creatives, each Tolan learns about your life through conversation and adapts to your interests over time.
You can use your Tolan to plan meals, work through to-do lists, keep goals on track, or talk through whatever is on your mind. The app focuses on character design and interactivity so conversations feel warm and natural without pretending to be human. Portola built Tolan for teens and adults, with parental involvement recommended for users under 18.
Tolan is available on the App Store with a limited trial for new users. Full access requires a subscription, and a Family Plan option supports shared billing and individual Tolans per member.
Personalized AI guide that learns about your life through ongoing conversation
Helps with everyday tasks like meal planning, to-do lists, and goal tracking
Character-driven design built to feel warm and engaging without mimicking a human
Family Plan with shared billing, individual Tolans per member, and usage controls
Safeguards for minors including hourly break reminders and age-appropriate prompting
Crisis detection routes users to resources like the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Personalized guide that builds memory through ongoing conversation.
Strong App Store presence with 4.8-star rating and 160,000+ reviews.
Family Plan supports multiple members with individual Tolans and usage controls.
Built-in safeguards for minors and crisis situations.
Available only on iOS with no Android or web app.
Full feature access requires a paid subscription after the limited trial.
What is the Tolan app?
Tolan is an iOS app with AI-powered alien characters called guides. They are designed to help you plan tasks, work toward goals, and talk through what is on your mind through personalized conversation.
Who created Tolan?
Tolan is built by Portola, a team of engineers, researchers, writers, and creatives primarily based in San Francisco with colleagues around the world.
Is Tolan appropriate for all ages?
Tolan is created with a teen and adult audience in mind. Portola recommends parental involvement for users under 18 and has minor-specific protections in place.
Are Tolan conversations recorded?
Yes. Conversations are logged to build your Tolan's memory, stored securely on Portola's servers, and used only to improve your app experience. Data is never sold or shared without consent.
Do I need a subscription to use Tolan?
New users get a limited trial and can extend it by completing tasks like inviting a friend. Full access to all features requires a subscription.
How do I cancel my Tolan subscription?
Manage your subscription in the Tolan app under the menu, gear icon, then Membership. If you no longer have the app, you can manage it through the membership portal linked from the FAQ.