How to Access Grok Companions

You’ve heard about Grok Companions. Maybe you saw Ani — the goth anime girl everyone’s been talking about — and you want to try it yourself. But when you open the app, you can’t find it anywhere.

Frustrating, right?

The good news: it’s not broken. You just need to know where to look. This guide walks you through exactly how to access Grok Companions, what subscription you need, and what you can actually do once you’re in.

Skim it. Two minutes. You’ll know everything.

What Are Grok Companions?

Before we jump into the steps, here’s a quick 30-second explainer.

Grok Companions are interactive 3D AI avatars built into the Grok mobile app. They’re not just chatbots. They have personalities, animated expressions, voice responses, and emotional reactions that change based on the conversation.

The current lineup includes:

• Ani — an anime-style gothic character, the most popular companion
• Rudy / Bad Rudy — a red panda with two distinct personalities (sweet vs. provocative)
• Mika, Sal, Eve — additional companions added over time
• Chad — listed as “coming soon”

Think of it like Character.AI, but powered by Grok 4 — one of the most advanced AI models available right now.

AI companion apps are exploding. The global AI companion market is on track to surpass $1 billion by 2025, and platforms like Character.AI already count over 20 million daily active users. Grok is entering this space in a serious way.

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How to Access Grok Companions

Here’s the exact process. No guesswork.

Step 1 — Get the Right Subscription

Grok Companions are locked behind a paid plan. You’ll need one of the following:

You can subscribe at grok.com or directly through the app. No subscription = no Companions. Simple as that.

💡 Pro tip: SuperGrok also bundles longer context windows and advanced voice features — not just Companions. So you’re getting a full upgrade, not just an avatar.

Step 2 — Download or Update the Grok App

The Companions feature only works on the latest version of the app.

• iOS: Download or update the Grok app from the App Store
• Android: Update to v1.2.3 or higher from the Play Store (rolling out in phases for Premium+ subscribers)

If you’re on Android and don’t see it yet — don’t panic. The rollout is happening in phases. Keep your app updated and check back.

Step 3 — Log In With Your X Account

Open the app and log in using your X (formerly Twitter) account credentials. Your subscription is tied to your X account, so this step confirms your access level.

If you subscribed through grok.com, use the same account email.

Step 4 — Navigate to Settings

Once you’re in the app:

1. Tap the hamburger menu (two horizontal bars in the top-left corner)
2. Look for the Settings icon (bottom-right of the side menu — the ⚙️ gear icon)
3. Tap Settings to open your options

This is the step most people miss. The Companions toggle isn’t on the home screen — it lives inside Settings.

Step 5 — Toggle On “Enable Companions”

Inside Settings, scroll down until you see “Enable Companions.”

• Tap the toggle to switch it on
• The app will begin a one-time download of the companion assets (3D models, voice data)
• This only happens once — after that, it loads instantly

Once enabled, you’ll also see an option for “Enable Bad Rudy” — the edgier version of the Rudy companion. This is off by default. You can turn it on separately.

Step 6 — Choose Your Companion and Start Chatting

Go back to the main menu. You’ll now see a Companions section in the side menu.

• Tap on a companion (Ani, Rudy, Mika, etc.)
• You’ll enter a dedicated conversation space with the 3D avatar front and center
• Interact via voice or text — your choice
• The avatar’s expressions, animations, and background will respond to your conversation in real time

Ani is the default recommendation for first-timers. She’s the most polished experience and the most popular by far.

Quick Reference — Full Steps at a Glance

1. ✅ Subscribe to SuperGrok ($30/month) or X Premium+
2. ✅ Update the Grok app to the latest version (iOS or Android v1.2.3+)
3. ✅ Log in with your X account
4. ✅ Tap the hamburger menu → Settings (⚙️)
5. ✅ Scroll to “Enable Companions” → Toggle ON
6. ✅ Complete the one-time download
7. ✅ Go back → Companions section → Pick your avatar → Start chatting

That’s it. Six steps and you’re in.

What You Can Do With Grok Companions

Once you’re in, here’s what the experience actually looks like:

Real-time 3D animations. The avatar moves, reacts, and changes expressions as you talk. Not a static image — a fully animated character.

Voice conversations. You can speak directly to the companion and get natural, personality-driven voice responses back.

Emotional responsiveness. Ani, for example, reflects different moods based on your conversation tone. Her animations and background visuals shift accordingly.

Full Grok integration. You’re not just getting a pretty avatar. The companions are powered by Grok 4 — so Ani can actually look up information, answer questions, and hold intelligent conversations while staying in character.

Over 20 million people engage with AI companion apps daily worldwide. The technology has moved from novelty to everyday use — and Grok’s version is arguably the most capable, given the underlying model powering it.

Conclusion

Accessing Grok Companions is straightforward once you know the path. Get your SuperGrok subscription, update your app, go into Settings, and toggle it on. That’s the whole thing.

The feature is still rolling out on Android, so iOS users have the smoothest experience right now. But whether you’re on Apple or Android, the companions are worth trying — especially if you’ve been curious about where AI is headed beyond just answering questions.

Go explore. Ani’s waiting.