10:12 PM · Texted on iMessage
You felt like the backup friend, and landed on asking to be counted in.
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Your emotional wellness AI. Remembers the details. Tells you straight.
Say the messy version, out loud or in a text, and get a straight, kind take. No streaks, nothing to log.
- Kept in mindSaturday’s birthday
- How you like itBe straight with me
You: Can I have a quick rant?
Stella: Go on. What happened?
From the 2am replay to Saturday.
Say what happened and what you’re afraid it means. Stella tells you straight but kindly, then helps you choose what to say, if anything.
Skip the blank screen. Tap what fits.
Get a real back and forth with Stella in iMessage, already about the thing on your mind from the first text.
You: I’ve rewritten this text six times.
Stella: Read me the latest one. What do you most want them to hear?
Start messy. Leave with the short version.
Your answers, played back in plain words, so it starts with you. 
As straight as you ask for, and still kind. 
End with where you landed, in one plain line. 
See what you talked about at a glance, tagged by topic.
App Store reviews
Talking it through, in their own words.
Late nights, busy days: what people say after talking things through with Stella.
“I’ve especially appreciated using it late at night when my brain won’t shut off …”
“Stella is the perfect support for when YOU feel like you need it.”
“Great to talk to, very important for my mental health”
“really helped me think through some work problems i was having … when couldn’t talk to anyone it helped”
“Been using it for a few weeks now and really happy with the experience”
“I am sandwiched between caring for my aging parents and my newborn. … talking out my worries … with Stella helps me reset and calm down!”
“Would definitely recommend for anyone who needs a little more support.”
“I’ve especially appreciated using it late at night when my brain won’t shut off …”
“I am sandwiched between caring for my aging parents and my newborn. … talking out my worries … with Stella helps me reset and calm down!”
“Been using it for a few weeks now and really happy with the experience”
“Great to talk to, very important for my mental health”
“really helped me think through some work problems i was having … when couldn’t talk to anyone it helped”
“Stella is the perfect support for when YOU feel like you need it.”
“Would definitely recommend for anyone who needs a little more support.”
“I’ve especially appreciated using it late at night when my brain won’t shut off …”
“really helped me think through some work problems i was having … when couldn’t talk to anyone it helped”
“I am sandwiched between caring for my aging parents and my newborn. … talking out my worries … with Stella helps me reset and calm down!”
“Stella is the perfect support for when YOU feel like you need it.”
“Been using it for a few weeks now and really happy with the experience”
“Would definitely recommend for anyone who needs a little more support.”
“Great to talk to, very important for my mental health”
Talk in the app, or text her in iMessage.
Some things are easier to say. Some are easier to type. With Stella, you get both.
Today
Something I’ve noticed
You’d rather go quiet than risk sounding needy.
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Talk it out in the app.
Voice conversations and typed chat, in the Stella iPhone app.
$9.99 a month or $59.99 a year. Cancel any time in your iPhone settings.
Scan for iOSText her in iMessage.
On the bus, in a waiting room, next to someone asleep. Send her a text when talking isn’t an option.
Message StellaA few questions, then Messages
Scan to startExplore features before you choose.
A note from our founder
In 2021, my mother was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. I watched her fight battles no one else could see.
Her name was Stella.
We’re building Stella to be a friend to figure it out with.
Maxwell DrutFounderRead the full note What Stella is, and isn’t.
Stella is- Your emotional wellness AI, for thinking out loud by voice or text.
- Stella isn’t
- A person. Stella is not therapy and is not a substitute for professional care.
Before you start.
Something else you’d like to ask?
Email the Stella team
Is Stella a real person?
No. Stella is your emotional wellness AI. You can talk to her out loud or type in the iPhone app, or text her from your phone’s messages.
What does it cost, and how do I cancel?
Stella is $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year in the iPhone app, on the US App Store. Apple shows your local price before you subscribe, and you can cancel any time in your iPhone settings. See pricing.
What happens to what I tell her?
AI providers process your conversations so Stella can reply. Our Privacy Policy for the iPhone app explains how your information is used.
Does she remember what I said?
Yes. She keeps what you’ve told her in mind. She’s an AI, so she can get a detail wrong.
Is Stella therapy?
No. Stella is not therapy and is not a substitute for professional care.
What if I’m in crisis?
Text or app?
Either. The iPhone app has voice conversations and typed chat. Text Stella happens in iMessage, in your phone’s messages. Features and access can differ between the two.
Do I need an iPhone?
The Stella app is for iPhone. Questions before you start? Email the Stella team.