Liliya: an AI voice companion

Sometimes typing feels like a chore, but you still want to talk. Liliya offers a different format: tap the microphone, speak, and a virtual companion answers back. 🎙️

It is a mini app inside Telegram, and more than 400,000 people have used the bot so far.

What a conversation looks like

The interface is minimal: a dark screen, a video of the character and a big microphone button in the middle. No menus, no settings, just the conversation.

1. Open the mini app from the bot.
2. Tap the microphone. A recording label and a timer appear.
3. Say what you want and release. Your message is sent for processing.
4. Wait for Liliya's reply.

Since everything happens by voice, speak clearly and pick a quiet spot. Recognition works better that way.

Energy: what chatting costs

Every conversation uses energy 🔋. When it runs out, Liliya sweetly asks you to top up. Top-ups are paid in Telegram Stars, the messenger's own currency.

• Small pack: 50 Stars for 10 energy.
• Mid packs: 250 Stars for 50 energy, 500 Stars for 100.
• Big packs go all the way to 50,000 Stars for 10,000 energy.

Every pack works out to the same rate: 5 Stars per unit of energy. There is no bulk discount, so a big pack saves you nothing. Start with the smallest one.

What that means in real money

Stars are bought inside Telegram with regular money, and the price depends on your platform and country. Buying through app stores usually costs more. ⭐

Do the math up front. If one exchange costs one unit, ten short chats run about 50 Stars. Long evening conversations add up fast.

Feelings and boundaries

Liliya talks to you warmly, like someone close. For some people that is a fun game, for others a way to beat boredom. A few things are worth keeping in mind.

• It is an AI. It doesn't remember you the way a person does, and it can't replace real support.
• Your voice is personal data. Recordings are processed on a server. Don't mention addresses, names of family members or document numbers.
• Set a spending cap. A tender "honey, buy more energy" is a very effective sales line. Decide in advance how many Stars a month you're fine spending.
• Adults only. A virtual companion isn't meant for kids. If a child uses your phone, make sure they can't buy Stars without asking.

Who it suits

Anyone curious about voice AI in a light, playful format. Also people who want to practice speaking, say in English, without feeling self-conscious. 💬

If a couple of trial chats don't hook you, don't buy more energy, because spent Stars don't come back. If you enjoy it, keep spending in check and it stays a pleasant pastime.