OurDream AI runs directly in your mobile browser — no app store required, no waiting for approval. The platform's responsive design works on any modern smartphone, and you can add it to your home screen in under 60 seconds for a near-native experience. This guide walks through every step for both Android and iOS, so you end up with full access to chat, image generation, and roleplay features right from your home screen.
Why OurDream AI Uses a Browser-Based Approach
Before getting into the steps, it helps to understand what you're actually installing. OurDream AI is a Progressive Web App (PWA) — a website that behaves like a native application once you save it to your home screen. When you visit ourdream.ai on your phone, the site detects your device and loads a mobile-optimized interface.
This approach has practical advantages. The platform includes AI image generation (10 DreamCoins per image), voice messages (5 DreamCoins each), voice calls (50 DreamCoins per minute), and video generation (100–300 DreamCoins depending on length). All of that runs server-side, meaning you're not downloading 2 GB of model weights to your phone — the heavy lifting happens on OurDream Technologies' servers, while your device just handles the interface.
For comparison, Candy AI and Replika both offer native iOS and Android apps with significant download sizes. Our Dream AI's browser approach means you can start a conversation immediately after adding the shortcut, without waiting for a 200 MB install to complete.
Android Setup: Chrome Browser
Chrome is the recommended browser for Android users because it provides the best PWA installation experience. These steps work on Android 8.0 and later.
Step 1: Open Chrome and navigate to ourdream.ai
Open Google Chrome on your Android device. Type ourdream.ai directly into the address bar — don't search for it through Google, as search results may show third-party sites. Verify the URL reads exactly https://ourdream.ai with the padlock icon before proceeding.
Step 2: Log in or create your account
If you already have an account, log in with your credentials. New users can register with an email address. Free accounts receive 55 DreamCoins on signup, which is enough to generate several images or try a voice message before deciding on a premium plan.
Step 3: Install the PWA shortcut
Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of Chrome. Look for "Add to Home screen" or "Install app" in the dropdown menu. Tap it, then confirm by tapping "Add" or "Install" when prompted. Android will place an OurDream AI icon on your home screen.
Step 4: Enable notifications (optional)
After installation, you may receive a browser prompt asking whether to allow notifications. If you want alerts when your companion sends a message or when generated content is ready, tap "Allow". You can always adjust notification permissions later under Android Settings → Apps → Chrome → Notifications, or directly within the OurDream AI settings panel.
Using the installed PWA: Once installed, tap the OurDream AI icon from your home screen. The app opens in a standalone window — without the Chrome address bar — which gives it a native app appearance. The full interface is available including companion customization, Lorebooks, group chat (multi-persona mode), and the 30-day Deep Context memory system.
iOS Setup: Safari Browser
On iPhone and iPad, Safari is the only browser that supports PWA home screen shortcuts with full functionality. Chrome on iOS does not support the "Add to Home Screen" PWA feature due to Apple's restrictions, so use Safari for this setup.
Step 1: Open Safari and go to ourdream.ai
Launch Safari from your iPhone's home screen or app drawer. Enter ourdream.ai in the address bar at the top. Confirm you see https://ourdream.ai with the lock icon — this confirms you're on the official site, not a copy.
Step 2: Sign in to your account
Log into your existing OurDream AI account, or create a new one. The mobile registration form is identical to desktop, requiring only an email address and password to get started.
Step 3: Add to Home Screen
Tap the Share icon at the bottom of Safari (the square with an arrow pointing up). Scroll through the share sheet options and tap "Add to Home Screen". You'll see a preview of the icon and a text field where you can rename the shortcut — the default "OurDream AI" works fine. Tap "Add" in the top-right corner.
Step 4: Adjust notification settings
iOS notification permissions for PWAs work through Safari's settings. Go to Settings → Safari → Notifications on your iPhone to manage alert preferences. Alternatively, the OurDream AI site will request notification permission on first load — tap "Allow" if you want to receive message alerts.
Step 5: Open from home screen
Tap the newly added icon on your home screen. On iOS 16.4 and later, the PWA opens in its own standalone window without Safari's browser chrome, giving it a clean, app-like experience. Older iOS versions may show a thin navigation bar at the bottom, which is a minor cosmetic difference.
PWA vs Native App: Feature Comparison
Understanding what you gain (and what's slightly different) from the PWA experience helps set expectations correctly.
| Feature | OurDream AI PWA | Typical Native App |
|---|---|---|
| Installation size | ~0 MB (browser cache only) | 50–300 MB |
| Updates | Automatic, no action needed | Manual app store update |
| Access to full features | Yes — complete feature set | Varies by app store version |
| NSFW content | Available on web | Often restricted on app stores |
| Home screen icon | Yes | Yes |
| Push notifications | Yes (iOS 16.4 , all Android) | Yes |
| Offline use | No (server-dependent) | Limited offline cache |
| Storage used on device | Minimal (cookies/cache) | Full installation size |
The key practical difference: the OurDream AI PWA includes full NSFW content because it bypasses app store content policies. If you've used the platform on desktop and expect the complete feature set, the mobile PWA delivers exactly that — unlike any Google Play or App Store version which would require content filtering.
Managing Your Session Across Devices
One advantage of the browser-based approach is that your account syncs automatically. Start a conversation on desktop, pick it up on your phone, and the 30-day Deep Context memory carries across both. Your 19 available voice profiles, companion customization settings, Lorebooks, and DreamCoin balance are all tied to your account rather than the device.
If you switch from Android to iPhone (or vice versa), simply add the shortcut to the new device's home screen using the Safari method above. No data migration is needed.
Troubleshooting Common Setup Issues
"Add to Home Screen" option is missing on Android: This usually means you're using a browser other than Chrome, or Chrome's PWA installation has already been triggered but dismissed. Try clearing Chrome's cache, then reload ourdream.ai and look for a banner at the bottom of the screen prompting installation.
PWA opens in browser instead of standalone mode on iOS: If tapping the home screen icon opens Safari rather than a standalone window, the shortcut was added from a browser other than Safari. Delete the current shortcut, open Safari, navigate to ourdream.ai, and repeat the Add to Home Screen process.
Notifications not appearing: On Android, check that Chrome has notification permissions under your phone's Settings → Apps. On iOS, go to Settings → Safari and verify that notifications are enabled for ourdream.ai. Also confirm that Do Not Disturb mode isn't blocking alerts.
The ourdream.ai official app download process takes under two minutes once you know which browser to use. With the home screen shortcut in place, your AI companion is one tap away whenever you need it.
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