# HereWhen

HereWhen is an AI companion web app for anime fans, gamers and everyday conversation. Anime Buddy and Player Two offer companion chat, while Watch Party brings real friends together. Other modes include friendship, romance, mentoring, Future You and planning. Companions are clearly labelled as AI. HereWhen is in early testing, with subscription plans and no purchase required for the listed test.

Anime plot twists hit harder when you have someone to react with. HereWhen brings clearly labelled AI companions to anime nights, gaming and everyday conversations. Try Anime Buddy, chat with Player Two while you game, or explore friendship, romance, mentoring, Future You and Plan With Me. Watch Party also brings real friends together. We are looking for early testers to help improve natural replies, onboarding and the desktop experience. No purchase required for this test.

## Facts
- Category: AI tools
- Pricing: Subscription
- Platforms: Web
- Built for: general
- Listed since: October 2026
- Approved tests: 0 (0 total)
- Link: https://getherewhen.com

## Key features
- Anime Buddy chat with a floating browser overlay
- Player Two companion chat while gaming
- Watch Party for watching together with real friends

## Use cases
- Discuss anime plot twists with an AI buddy when friends are unavailable.
- Chat with a gaming companion or plan everyday goals in a dedicated mode.

## Alternative to
Character AI.

## FAQ
### What can I do with Anime Buddy?
Chat about anime, discuss plot twists and share reactions with a clearly labelled AI companion. The browser overlay keeps companion chat alongside supported viewing sites. Watch Party also lets you watch together with real friends.

### How do I send feedback during early testing?
Complete the in-app feedback popup after around 60 messages. Describe reply quality, anything confusing, your device and browser, and the first improvement you would prioritise. IndieAppCircle testers should also submit a brief completion note on the exchange.

### Are the companions real people?
No. HereWhen companions are AI and are clearly labelled as such. Watch Party is a separate way to spend viewing time with your real friends. Romantic companion categories are restricted to adults aged 18 and over.

### Is HereWhen legit?
HereWhen was listed on IndieAppCircle in October 2026 by HereWhen Team, who opened it to independent testers. No independent tester has reviewed it here yet. It is distributed through its own website at getherewhen.com. IndieAppCircle is a peer feedback exchange, not a paid-review site: testers earn credits only for feedback the maker accepts, and nobody is paid to be positive.

### What platforms does HereWhen run on?
HereWhen runs on Web. The maker built it for a general audience.

### Is HereWhen free?
HereWhen uses a subscription.

### What is HereWhen an alternative to?
HereWhen is built as an indie alternative to Character AI.

### Is HereWhen still looking for testers?
Yes. The maker pays 5 credits for each approved test on IndieAppCircle.

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Full page: https://www.indieappcircle.com/apps/j57f5nhrjvpzhmpbtzp49ffw3n8gyd20