The AI girlfriend apps worth a look right now
Candy AI is the pick for chat. I paid $13.99 a month for unlimited text chat plus 100 tokens for images, video and voice calls. Free users get 5 messages, and the yearly plan carries a 70% discount badge.
OurDream AI is the pick for images and video. The Standard plan is $19.99 a month or $9.99 a month billed yearly, with 1,000 coins a month that do not expire. The filter is the part I found most frustrating.
Joi AI stands out for payment options. It takes card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and crypto, and shows up as joi.com on your bank statement.
Can’t decide between the top two? Read Candy AI vs OurDream AI.
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What we check that other review sites skip
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| What is really free? | “Free” usually means 5 messages or browsing only |
| Do tokens or coins expire? | Candy AI tokens reset each billing period, OurDream coins do not |
| How long is the refund window? | Candy AI gives 24 hours, OurDream 14 days, and using the app can cancel either |
| Can the app train on your chats? | Both Candy AI and OurDream reserve that right in their policies |
| Who runs it? | A named company and country, from the terms of service |
Read how we review for the full checklist.
New to AI girlfriends?
Start with our AI girlfriend guide. It explains how the apps work, what a month really costs and how to stay private. If you want to try before you create an account, see AI girlfriend apps with no sign up.