AI companion apps: not sure which one? I tested each for 14 days.

I subscribe with my own card, spend two weeks on each app, then write what I saw — what works, what does not, what it costs, what to watch out for. No paid placements. No fake scores. The ones I recommend, I would pay for myself.

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  OurDream AI 9.6/ 10

  The most realistic models in the category, top tier video, deepest experience. $9.99/month annual.

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  Candy AI 8.5/ 10

  Character coherence over multiple days, the deepest customization in the category, $3.99/month annual.

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  Joi AI Test pending

  A newer chat-focused option in the same category. Currently testing.

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  Candy AI

  Candy AI Review: My 14-Day Test of the Uncensored AI Companion

  I paid for Candy AI and tested it for two weeks. Honest review of the chat, image quality, USD pricing, safety, and how it compares. Score: 8.5/10.

  2026-06-278.5/ 10
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  OurDream AI

  OurDream AI Review: My 14-Day Test of the Most Realistic AI Girlfriend

  I tested OurDream AI for two weeks on my own card. Honest review of the VIVID models, chat, video, USD pricing, and how it beats Candy. Score: 9.6/10.

  2026-06-279.6/ 10
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  Candy AI

  Candy AI: what it is, what it does well, and what it costs

  Is Candy AI worth the subscription? Honest review: strong character coherence, deep customization, €6.38/month annual — and three real frictions.

  2026-05-20

A handful of comparisons are in the queue: Candy AI vs OurDream AI, Candy AI vs Crushon AI, best AI companion apps for iPhone. They publish as each test concludes.