Pika’s AI video generator launches on iPhone with AI character generation and more

It’s a Pika party, and everyone’s invited.

The mobile app market for AI tools expanded significantly in early 2025 with Pika Labs‘ introduction of their AI video generation software for iOS. Following the successful launch of their Pika 2.1 model, which improved video quality and motion physics, the company has made their suite of creative tools accessible to mobile users.

Core Features and Capabilities: Pika’s iOS app brings professional-grade AI video generation to smartphones, allowing users to create and edit videos through simple touch interactions.

• The app includes the full Pika 2.1 model, which produces high-quality videos with realistic movement and improved rendering of people and animals
• Users can opt for Pika Turbo, a faster alternative that processes videos at triple speed while using fewer credits
• The platform maintains its desktop features including Pikaffects for surreal transformations and Pikadditions for combining elements from different sources

New Mobile-Specific Innovation: PikaMemes, an iOS-exclusive feature, enables users to create personalized reaction GIFs and short videos using their own photos.

• Users can transform selfies into animated expressions by matching them with popular meme formats
• The feature simplifies emotional expression in digital communications through customized visual content
• Integration with existing photos makes the meme creation process more personal and engaging

Technical Implementation and User Experience: The mobile interface streamlines the video creation process while maintaining advanced functionality.

• PikaScenes (formerly Scene Ingredients) allows users to craft narrative videos by combining AI-generated characters, props, and settings
• The app supports both text-prompt generation and photo-based modifications
• Video transformations range from simple effects to complex scene compositions

Pricing and Accessibility: The platform operates on a credit-based system with tiered subscription options.

• Free users receive 150 tokens monthly
• Basic plan ($8/month) provides 700 credits
• Standard plan ($28/month) offers 2,300 credits
• Individual videos cost between 5-60 credits depending on complexity and model choice

Market Impact and Future Considerations: The introduction of professional AI video tools to mobile platforms could significantly alter social media content creation, though questions remain about how users will balance credit consumption with creative ambitions across different subscription tiers.