Useful for discovery
Stable URLs, HTML rows, JSON, CSV, field definitions, and Dataset schema make the data easier to cite and reuse.
Source-backed dataset
A citation-ready dataset for the questions people ask right before paying: base price, expected 30-day range, high-risk spend, credits or media triggers, cancellation, refund, privacy, source freshness, and testing status.
Why this exists
This page is built for citations, AI answers, forum replies, newsletters, and comparison pages. It starts where the buyer actually starts: try the free flow, find the first paid wall, then check what can repeat after it.
Stable URLs, HTML rows, JSON, CSV, field definitions, and Dataset schema make the data easier to cite and reuse.
Each row keeps source freshness, refund/cancellation limits, privacy notes, and the testing caveat visible.
The dataset links each row to price facts, decision checks, calculators, and comparisons without hiding the evidence boundary.
Based on linked official pricing, help, terms, and privacy pages, plus public signals. Paid hands-on test: not completed yet.
Some links may be affiliate links. Scores do not depend on commission rate.
What the rows show
These findings come from the current 11-row dataset. They describe the payment structure and evidence state, not which app is best.
Credits, coins, media, trial conversion, annual pressure, add-ons, or premium-model use can change the bill.
5 rows still need a live checkout before a stable numeric current price can be published.
Affiliate-program-only pages are excluded from this source count.
Dataset method
Each app row keeps the planning range, high-risk spend, source freshness, refund/cancellation/privacy checks, and testing caveat visible for readers and external citations.
Some links may be affiliate links. Scores do not depend on commission rate.
Low, expected, and high-risk planning ranges where the app dataset supports them.
Pricing, terms, privacy, help, app-store, cancellation, refund, or deletion references.
Used as warning patterns to verify, not as copied review walls.
Dataset table
Treat these as planning rows, not final checkout quotes. Use the linked app checks before paying, buying credits, starting a trial, or uploading photos.
| App | Free start | First paid wall | Expected / high-risk | Price evidence | Sources / freshness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy AILocked media | The current official page offers a free-account start, but does not publish a reliable free-media allowance in the visible plan table. Do not assume a free trial or premium-media access without checking the live flow. | Subscription, then tokens for image, voice, or other extended features | $13.99-$35 High-risk: $50-$100+ | Current public numeric plan prices verified; final checkout still controls | 6 linked 2026-07-15 official subscriptions page rechecked; paid hands-on test: not completed yet |
| NomiMemory and continuity | Official homepage rechecked 2026-07-15 says it is free to start chatting with no credit card required; exact free limits still need product check. | Paid plan, then virtual-credit add-ons after upgrade | $15.99-$25.98 High-risk: $35.98-$115.98+ | Current US App Store numeric plan prices verified; web checkout still needs confirmation | 6 linked 2026-07-15 homepage and US App Store pricing rechecked; policy sources checked through 2026-06-30; paid hands-on test: not completed yet |
| KindroidDeep character and world building | Official subscriptions help says free users get unlimited Lite messages, two Kindroids, limited selfies, and basic memory. A separate 3-day premium trial requires a payment method and auto-converts if not cancelled. | Standard subscription, premium-trial conversion, then Ultra or MAX add-ons | $13.99-$44.98 High-risk: $98.97-$113.97+ | Current official web and app-store numeric prices verified; trial and add-ons still matter | 2 linked 2026-07-15 official subscriptions pricing refreshed; legal/privacy source checked 2026-07-03; paid hands-on test: not completed yet |
| ReplikaDaily companion habit | Official terms list Free Use as a limited-access free-of-charge program. | Paid subscription tier, then optional gems or feature-specific purchases | $14.99-$34.98 High-risk: $49.99-$109.98+ | Current store price signals found, but exact tier mapping still needs checkout confirmation | 6 linked 2026-07-03 official help, terms, and privacy sources checked; paid hands-on test: not completed yet |
| HeyGFBuild-your-type controls | HeyGF's official homepage checked 2026-07-15 says basic conversations are free with no credit card required. Premium photos, videos, and enhanced intimate chat require a subscription. | Paid plan tier, then coins for premium photos, video, or enhanced chat | $19.99-$39.99 High-risk: $39.99-$80+ | Current official numeric plan and coin allowances verified; action-level coin use still needs product check | 5 linked 2026-07-15 official homepage and About pricing refreshed; terms/privacy checked 2026-07-01; paid hands-on test: not completed yet |
| GirlfriendGPTShort free chat before the limit | Official terms checked 2026-07-15 say core services are available at no charge. They give an example of up to 2 or 3 characters and about 10 to 20 messages in total before chat stops, with some additional free credits available through specified tasks. | Free-message limit, then subscription tier and monthly message credits | Verify live upgrade screen High-risk: Tier and extra-credit dependent | Official free and paid credit structure verified; current numeric checkout price not verified | 2 linked 2026-07-15 official GirlfriendGPT terms, privacy, homepage identity, and public CrakRevenue offer checked; paid hands-on test not completed |
| Nectar AIVisual creator flow | Official pages allow starting or creating, but current free limits, paywall timing, and feature limits still need product-side verification. | Creator flow checkout, then image, video, or customization limits | Feature and checkout dependent High-risk: Image/video/custom-character-heavy use may exceed the base plan | Current official product sources checked; stable public numeric checkout price not verified | 4 linked 2026-07-10 official sources and Everflow tracking link checked; paid hands-on test: not completed yet |
| Kupid AIBody setup and adult chat | Official AI Girlfriend page says sign-up includes unlimited chat for free, hot actions unlocked in chat, create your own AI, and access to spicy content. The direct create page says no card is needed to start, but actual limits, paywall timing, media rules, and renewal remain checkout-dependent. | Free builder or chat start, then adult-chat, media, or upgrade limits | Checkout verification needed after builder or spicy chat pull High-risk: Adult chat, images, videos, voice notes, character creation, and upgrades may exceed the first visible plan | Current official free-start and feature claims checked; numeric checkout price not verified | 3 linked 2026-07-14 official sources and partner screenshots checked; paid hands-on test: not completed yet |
| OurDream AIDeluxe annual and dreamcoin media | Official site is 18+ and allows account/product exploration, but current free limits and paywall timing need product-side verification. | Subscription or Deluxe annual checkout, then dreamcoin-heavy media use | Checkout-dependent annual or Deluxe annual total High-risk: $359.88 Deluxe annual context plus dreamcoin-heavy media use | Official monthly price found; annual examples conflict, so final checkout total must be verified | 9 linked 2026-07-11 official product sources checked; 2026-07-29 authenticated Everflow offer structure rechecked; paid hands-on test: not completed yet |
| RedChatAdult roleplay and repeated reveals | Official docs say default-model chat is unlimited on every tier and the signed-in perks table includes a Free plan. Premium usage, images, album unlocks, Auto Summary, and RP/SP spend can still apply. | Silver or Gold membership, then RP/SP use for premium models and media | $7.99/mo Silver or $24.99/mo Gold plus RP/SP use depending on feature choices High-risk: Story Point packs, image generation, album unlocks, premium-model overage, Mood Snap unlocks, larger balances, renewals, or upgrades can exceed the first visible plan | Signed-in Silver and Gold prices observed; plan-state mismatch and final checkout still need confirmation | 15 linked 2026-07-14 official app routes, signed-in pricing, profile/settings, payment history, referral route, GitBook 33-page index, linked Channel.io help pages, and partner email checked; paid hands-on test: not completed yet |
| OhChatLicensed creator familiarity and PPV access | The public site can introduce the companion and creator experience, but current free-message limits, preview limits, paywall timing, and media access were not verified. Do not assume a preview means continued text, voice, images, video, or streams remain free. | Initial paid purchase, then subscription renewal, PPV media, bundles, or premium interactions | Verify the initial paid purchase plus likely PPV or premium use High-risk: Subscription renewal plus repeated PPV media, premium interactions, bundles, or enhanced AI content | Official subscription and PPV terms verified; current numeric consumer billing price not verified | 5 linked 2026-07-16 official homepage, terms, privacy, cookie, 2257, and approved CrakRevenue offer checked; paid hands-on test: not completed yet |
App rows
Locked media
First paid wall: Subscription, then tokens for image, voice, or other extended features
Memory and continuity
First paid wall: Paid plan, then virtual-credit add-ons after upgrade
Deep character and world building
First paid wall: Standard subscription, premium-trial conversion, then Ultra or MAX add-ons
Daily companion habit
First paid wall: Paid subscription tier, then optional gems or feature-specific purchases
Build-your-type controls
First paid wall: Paid plan tier, then coins for premium photos, video, or enhanced chat
Short free chat before the limit
First paid wall: Free-message limit, then subscription tier and monthly message credits
Visual creator flow
First paid wall: Creator flow checkout, then image, video, or customization limits
Body setup and adult chat
First paid wall: Free builder or chat start, then adult-chat, media, or upgrade limits
Deluxe annual and dreamcoin media
First paid wall: Subscription or Deluxe annual checkout, then dreamcoin-heavy media use
Adult roleplay and repeated reveals
First paid wall: Silver or Gold membership, then RP/SP use for premium models and media
Licensed creator familiarity and PPV access
First paid wall: Initial paid purchase, then subscription renewal, PPV media, bundles, or premium interactions
Copy-ready
Answer first, link second, and do not use direct affiliate links in communities.
Machine-readable
Both versions keep the version date, caveats, source references, and testing boundary. Link to this HTML page when a reader needs context.
[
{
"slug": "candy-ai",
"name": "Candy AI",
"buying_pull": "Locked media",
"guide_url": "https://companioncost.com/guides/candy-ai-before-you-pay/",
"pricing_note_url": "https://companioncost.com/pricing/candy-ai/",
"official_url": "https://candy.ai/",
"free_start": "The current official page offers a free-account start, but does not publish a reliable free-media allowance in the visible plan table. Do not assume a free trial or premium-media access without checking the live flow.",
"first_paid_wall": "Subscription, then tokens for image, voice, or other extended features",
"has_stable_numeric_price": true,
"price_confidence": "Current public numeric plan prices verified; final checkout still controls",
"base_price_signal": "Visible 2026-07-15 subscription page shows $13.99 monthly, $26.97 billed quarterly, $47.88 billed yearly, $9.79 every two weeks, and $5.60 weekly.",
"planning_cost_range": {
"low": "$0-$13.99",
"expected": "$13.99-$35",
"high": "$50-$100+",
"note": "The current plan page gives billed totals and 100 tokens/month, but token top-ups and media-heavy usage still need checkout/product verification."
},
"included_credits_or_tokens": "Official terms say a paid subscription includes unlimited messaging plus a monthly token amount disclosed at checkout, generally 100 per month, for extended features such as image generation or voice notes.",
"variable_spend_trigger": "More detailed companion creation, image, voice, video, and token top-ups may change real 30-day cost.",
"media_cost_notes": "Official public page presents chat, voice, image, and video as supported media. Treat visual-heavy use as a cost that can change until exact limits are verified.",
"cancellation_check": "Official terms and help center say subscription details are under My Profile / Settings and cancellation is through Settings / Unsubscribe. Access remains active until the end of the current billing period.",
"refund_check": "Official terms describe a 24-hour refund request window for subscription/non-token purchases, denial if more than 20 tokens were used, separate token-purchase limits, card-purchase limits, and EU/UK withdrawal rules. Verify the exact current terms before relying on a refund.",
"data_deletion_check": "Official privacy notice says users may request deletion of personal data; account data is generally retained for a period after account closure unless deletion is requested, while financial/transactional data may be retained longer for legal obligations.",
"privacy_check": "Official privacy notice lists account, content, payment, token-balance, moderation, and retention categories. Review it before uploading sensitive images or personal details.",
"billing_descriptor_check": "Official public FAQ says transactions use a neutral merchant name, but this should be verified from checkout or receipt.",
"best_next_step": "Run the 30-day calculator with image-heavy settings, then check official pricing.",
"last_checked": "2026-07-15 official subscriptions page rechecked; paid hands-on test: not completed yet",
"testing_status": "Paid hands-on test: not completed yet.",
"source_count": 6,
"source_references": [
{
"source_type": "Official homepage",
"title": "Candy AI homepage",
"url": "https://candy.ai/",
"checked_date": "2026-06-29"
},
{
"source_type": "Official legal page",
"title": "Candy AI legal information",
"url": "https://candy.ai/legal-information",
"checked_date": "2026-06-29"
},
{
"source_type": "Official cancellation/help page",
"title": "Candy AI official cancellation/help page",
"url": "https://everai.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/31412787067289-How-do-I-cancel-my-subscription",
"checked_date": "2026-06-30"
},
{
"source_type": "Official refund/terms page",
"title": "Candy AI official refund/terms page",
"url": "https://candy.ai/terms-of-service",
"checked_date": "2026-06-30"
},
{
"source_type": "Official privacy/deletion page",
"title": "Candy AI official privacy/deletion page",
"url": "https://candy.ai/privacy-policy",
"checked_date": "2026-06-30"
},
{
"source_type": "Official subscriptions page",
"title": "Candy AI official subscriptions page",
"url": "https://candy.ai/subscriptions",
"checked_date": "2026-07-15"
}
]
}
]Data dictionary
The dataset separates visible product facts from planning ranges and unresolved checkout questions. A missing numeric price is left unresolved instead of being filled with a competitor's or old offer's number.
Source registry
These are the public product, pricing, help, terms, privacy, app-store, and policy pages attached to the current rows. Affiliate-program-only sources are excluded from this registry and count.
Citation and reuse
Companion Cost. (2026). AI Girlfriend App Cost Dataset 2026 (Version 2026-07-16) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21390586
Use DOI 10.5281/zenodo.21390586 for this exact release. Use concept DOI 10.5281/zenodo.21390585 when a citation should follow future versions.
The Companion Cost dataset compilation and original field selection are available under CC BY 4.0. Keep visible attribution, the canonical URL, version date, and caveats. Third-party source pages, marks, and assets remain subject to their owners' terms.
2026-07-16: Added OhChat as the eleventh row with five official product and policy sources, creator-licensing context, subscription/PPV boundaries, and live-price verification gaps.
2026-07-15: Expanded from six to ten app rows; added free-start, first-paid-wall, price-confidence, product-source registry, CSV, field definitions, and explicit reuse terms.
2026-07-09: Initial six-row dataset published.
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