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Wakie review: what it is, who it's for
Voice calls with strangers about a topic you post - talking without a camera or a keyboard.
Facts checked September 17, 2026 · wakie.com
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Wakie is voice. You post a topic ('can't sleep, talk to me about anything' works fine), and someone who likes it calls you. No video, no face, just a voice conversation with a stranger. It started as an app for waking people up with a phone call from a random person, and it kept that spirit. It's phone-only and needs an account. The free tier covers normal use; there's a premium for extra features.
What Wakie is
Wakie is a voice chat app: you talk to strangers out loud, chosen by topic and profile, with the goal of turning some of them into friends. Its pitch is "personality over photos". There are no random calls; you browse people, their ratings and their vibe, send a "Let's talk" request, and accept the ones you like. The company says over 10 million users and that 55% of long-term members report meeting real friends; both are Wakie's own numbers. The developer is Wakie Inc. and the App Store rates it 18+.
Voice Clubs
Beyond one-to-one calls, Wakie has Voice Clubs, group rooms by interest where you can listen, join in or host. That's the closest thing in this list to a live audio community.
What it costs
The app is free with basic features. The App Store lists Wakie Plus at several price points ($7.99, $9.99, $14.99, $39.99 and $69.99, which correspond to different subscription lengths shown in the app) plus a Wakie Plus sale price of $4.99 and coin packs: 150 coins for $4.99, 400 for $9.99, 3,000 for $29.99. Coins are the in-app currency for extras. Which features sit behind Plus is shown in the app.
Privacy
The App Store privacy summary says Wakie collects identifiers used for tracking across apps and websites, and links purchases, location, contact info, user content (photos, videos, audio), user IDs, device IDs and usage to your identity. For a voice app that's worth knowing: your voice is content.
Wakie against the alternatives
Wakie is the voice-first option. 7 Cups is the choice if you want a trained listener rather than a random friend; Discord if you want communities you join once and stay in; Slowly if you want the opposite of instant. Table below.
What it costs
| What | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Voice chat, clubs, profiles | Free | Basic features |
| Wakie Plus | $7.99 to $69.99 depending on length | App Store lists $7.99, $9.99, $14.99, $39.99, $69.99; sale price $4.99 |
| Coins | 150 for $4.99, 400 for $9.99, 3,000 for $29.99 | In-app currency |
- Voice-first, chosen not random
- Voice Clubs for group audio
- Free to start
- Ratings help filter who you talk to
- Collects identifiers, location and voice content
- Five Plus price points are confusing
- Coins add cost
- Adults only
Who it's for
- People who would rather talk than type
- Anyone who wants to choose who they call instead of being matched at random
- Users who want group audio rooms by interest
- Anyone under 18, per the App Store rating
- People who want anonymity from the app itself: tracking identifiers and voice content are collected
- Users who want text-only: TalkWithStranger or r/CasualConversation
Safety and privacy
| Risk | How real | Who it hits | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your voice and data | Collected and linked to you | Everyone | The App Store privacy summary lists audio, location and identifiers; use a handle and skip location sharing |
| Unwanted callers | Limited by design | Everyone | No random calls; you accept requests. Use ratings to filter |
| Subscription length confusion | Five price points | Plus buyers | Check which term you are buying |
How to start
- Install Wakie (18+) and set up a profile: topics you like, a short bio.
- Browse people or clubs; send a Let's talk request to someone whose profile fits.
- Accept requests you like; ignore the rest.
- Try a Voice Club to listen before you speak.
- Buy Plus or coins only after you know which features you are missing.
Facts we checked
| Type | Voice chat |
|---|---|
| Video | No, text and voice only |
| Account | Required |
| Cost | Free with basics. Wakie Plus from $7.99; coins from $4.99 for 150 |
| Runs on | iOS, Android |
| Adult content | No - moderated for all ages |
| Run by | Wakie Inc. |
Questions people ask
Is Wakie free?
Yes for the basics. Wakie Plus is a subscription from $7.99, and coins start at 150 for $4.99 on the App Store.
Does Wakie call random people?
No. You choose who to talk to based on profiles and ratings, and you accept or decline requests.
What are Voice Clubs?
Group audio rooms by interest where you can listen, join in or host.
Is Wakie 18+?
The App Store rates it 18+.
Who makes Wakie?
Wakie Inc., per the App Store listing.
Does Wakie track me?
The App Store privacy summary says it collects identifiers used for tracking and links purchases, location and content to your identity.
Verdict
If typing to strangers feels flat, Wakie is the app to try: voice, chosen not random, with group rooms as a low-pressure entry. It's free to start; the Plus tiers and coins are optional. Know that your voice and location are data here, and set the app up accordingly.
Open Wakie →Sources we checked
- Wakie homepage · voice chat, request model, Voice Clubs, user and friendship claims
- Wakie Chat on the App Store · Wakie Inc., 18+, Plus and coin prices, privacy summary