How It Works

Your AI companion for real-life moments

Practice social skills, vent safely, and think through decisions—without judgment.

What is Ping?

Ping is an AI-powered companion designed to help you navigate social situations, process emotions, and make better decisions. Think of it as a judgment-free friend who's always available to practice conversations, listen when you need to vent, or help you think through tough choices.

Unlike traditional chatbots, Ping learns from every interaction. It remembers what you've talked about, understands your communication style, and adapts to your needs over time—all while keeping your data completely private on your device.

Meet Your AI Team

Max

The Thoughtful Guide

Max is your go-to for structured thinking and social practice. Warm and supportive, Max guides you through scenarios, helps you make decisions, and validates your emotions without toxic positivity.

Social practiceDecision-makingCoaching

Jamie

The Energetic Hype Person

Jamie brings the energy! When you're doubting yourself or need a confidence boost, Jamie's your hype person. Enthusiastic and action-oriented, Jamie helps you reframe setbacks and take that first scary step.

MotivationConfidenceAction

Sage

The Calm Companion

Sage offers a calm, grounding presence when emotions run high. Perfect for anxiety management and deep reflection, Sage helps you process feelings, find perspective, and practice self-compassion.

MindfulnessAnxiety reliefReflection

Riley

The Witty Realist

Riley keeps it real. When you're spiraling or overthinking, Riley cuts through the BS with honest perspective and humor. Direct but caring, Riley helps you see situations clearly and laugh at yourself.

Reality checksHumorHonesty

How It Works

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Choose Your AI Companion

Pick Max, Jamie, Sage, or Riley based on what you need right now. You can switch anytime during your conversation.

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Start Talking

Just share what's on your mind. The AI automatically detects your emotional state and adapts its responses—you don't need to select anything.

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AI Learns & Adapts

Ping detects if you're venting, anxious, making a decision, or just chatting. It responds accordingly and remembers your patterns over time.

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Track Your Growth

Ping tracks your progress, identifies patterns, and adapts scenarios to your skill level. Type "how am I doing" anytime for a progress report.

What Makes Ping Different

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Learns Your Style

AI adapts to your communication preferences and emotional patterns over time

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Completely Private

All data stored locally on your device—no cloud storage, no tracking

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Infinite Scenarios

AI generates unlimited variations of practice scenarios based on your needs

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Evidence-Based

Built on real coaching frameworks and emotional support best practices

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Crisis Support

Automatic detection with immediate resources for crisis situations

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Your Data, Your Control

Export, import, or delete your data anytime—you're in complete control

Privacy & Safety

Our Mission

Ping exists for people who need support but might not have anyone to turn to—or who simply find it hard to let people in. We're here for those moments when you need to talk but don't feel comfortable reaching out to friends or family yet.

We're not here to cause harm. Our goal is to provide a safe, judgment-free space for you to practice social skills, process emotions, and work through decisions at your own pace.

Sometimes you just need someone (or something) to listen without judgment. That's us.

Your Privacy Matters

  • All data is stored locally on your device using localStorage
  • No data is sent to external servers (except OpenAI for AI responses)
  • OpenAI does not store conversation data per their API policy
  • No tracking, analytics, or third-party scripts
  • You can export or delete your data at any time from Settings
  • No account required beyond a username/password (stored locally)
  • We never sell or share your data—we don't even collect it

Crisis Detection & Resources

Ping includes automatic crisis detection for suicidal ideation, self-harm, abuse, and severe distress. If detected, you'll immediately receive crisis resources including hotline numbers and support links.

If you're in crisis right now:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call or text: 988

24/7 support in English and Spanish

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

Free, 24/7 support via text message

International Association for Suicide Prevention

Find crisis centers worldwide

SAMHSA National Helpline

Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Treatment referral and information (substance abuse & mental health)

Emergency

Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room

If you or someone else is in immediate danger

Finding Professional Help

While Ping can provide support and practice, it's not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're struggling with serious mental health issues, please consider reaching out to a licensed therapist or counselor.

Find a Therapist

Free & Low-Cost Resources

  • NAMI - Free support groups and education programs
  • 7 Cups - Free emotional support from trained listeners
  • Your insurance - Many plans cover mental health with low copays
  • Community health centers - Sliding scale fees based on income
  • University counseling centers - Often offer low-cost services to the public

Specific Support

When to Seek Professional Help

Consider reaching out to a professional if you're experiencing:

  • Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness lasting more than 2 weeks
  • Thoughts of harming yourself or others
  • Panic attacks, severe anxiety, or constant worry that interferes with daily life
  • Difficulty functioning at work, school, or in relationships
  • Trauma from abuse, violence, or other distressing events
  • Substance use that's causing problems in your life
  • Eating patterns that feel out of control
  • Extreme mood swings or behavior changes

Ping is here for day-to-day support, but these situations need professional care. There's no shame in seeking help—it's a sign of strength.

Ready to Get Started?

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