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Token and credit cost guide
The monthly price is only the first number.
Before subscribing, check whether the features you actually want use tokens, credits, media limits, add-ons, platform billing, cancellation, or refund limits.
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Quick check
Check the feature you actually want, not just the plan price.
A low subscription can still be a poor fit if images, voice, video, custom media, calls, or top-ups sit behind credits, coins, or tokens.
60-second verdict
- Core riskSubscription price may not include how you actually use the app.
- Most sensitive usersImage-heavy, voice-heavy, video-heavy, or frequent top-up users.
- Pre-pay labelVerify before paying until checkout prices and feature limits are confirmed.
- Testing statusBased on linked official pricing, help, terms, and privacy pages, plus public signals. Paid hands-on test: not completed yet.
Fast check
If your goal is predictable spend, check token pressure first, then compare cancellation and refund rules. If your goal is memory rather than media, Nomi is one option to check, but still verify current terms before paying.
Why monthly price is not always real cost
AI companion apps can combine a subscription, tokens or credits, media generation, voice or video features, renewal timing, app-store billing, and limited refund windows. A low base price can still become a poor fit if the features you care about sit behind credits, add-ons, or manual cancellation steps.
Tokens vs credits vs add-ons
Treat every usage unit as a separate budget line. Tokens, credits, complimentary media allowances, and monthly add-ons are not identical, but they all create the same pre-pay question: what runs out, what renews, and what costs extra?
Visual and media features
Images, voice notes, calls, selfies, videos, and advanced media generation can be the real cost driver. Before paying, check whether your expected usage is included, throttled, refreshed monthly, or paid separately.
Refund and cancellation exposure
Variable spend feels worse when refunds are limited or cancellation depends on the platform you used to subscribe. Check the billing route before the renewal date and keep receipts for support.
App-by-app notes
Where token pressure can show up in the first four apps.
These notes are based on the current Companion Cost source checks. They are not hands-on claims and should be checked against official terms before purchase.
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More predictable cost
If you dislike tokens, compare fit before you compare looks.
A visual-first app may be the right fit for some users. A memory-first app may be a better fit for others. The right question is whether the cost pattern matches your use: chat-only, visual-heavy, voice-heavy, or long-term memory.
Final checklist
10 checks before you pay for tokens, credits, or media features.
Official source mix
Official pages used by this guide.
Source links are provided for auditability. They should be rechecked before publishing stronger claims about checkout prices, refund eligibility, or privacy outcomes.
Nomi Terms
Open sourceOfficial terms. Checked 2026-06-30. Current homepage links Terms of Service at /terms-of-service/. Official terms mention free access, fee-based upgrades, subscription periods, auto-renewal, and virtual-credit add-ons.
Nomi Cancellation Policy
Open sourceOfficial cancellation policy. Checked 2026-06-29. Cancellation routes by web, Google Play, and Apple App Store were visible.
Nomi Refund Policy
Open sourceOfficial refund policy. Checked 2026-06-29. Restrictive refund language was visible. Keep simplified claims cautious.
Nomi Privacy Policy
Open sourceOfficial privacy policy. Checked 2026-06-30. Current homepage links Privacy Policy at /privacy-policy/. Official privacy policy says account deletion through Account Settings deletes personal information within about 28 days after confirmation, subject to limits.
Candy AI official cancellation/help page
Open sourceOfficial cancellation/help page. Checked 2026-06-30. Official help page documents My Profile / Settings / Unsubscribe cancellation flow. Access remains active until current billing period according to related terms.
Candy AI official refund/terms page
Open sourceOfficial refund/terms page. Checked 2026-06-30. Official terms describe monthly tokens disclosed at checkout, auto-renewal, Settings / Unsubscribe cancellation, and refund limits including 24-hour request windows and token-use restrictions.
Candy AI official privacy/deletion page
Open sourceOfficial privacy/deletion page. Checked 2026-06-30. Official privacy notice describes account/content/payment data, retention periods, deletion requests, and longer retention for financial/transactional data where legally required.
Candy AI official subscriptions page
Open sourceOfficial subscriptions page. Checked 2026-07-15. Official page shows $13.99 monthly, $26.97 billed quarterly, $47.88 billed yearly, $9.79 every two weeks, $5.60 weekly, 100 tokens/month, automatic renewal, and EverAI descriptor language. Final checkout, region, tax, and token top-up pricing still need verification.
Kindroid official pricing page
Open sourceOfficial pricing page. Checked 2026-06-28. Use this as a starting source only. Current pricing, plan details, and checkout wording should be rechecked before making stronger public claims.
Kindroid official cancellation/help page
Open sourceOfficial cancellation/help page. Checked 2026-07-15. Official subscriptions help page, updated 2026-07-07, lists standard web/app prices, a 3-day payment-method trial with auto-conversion, Ultra at $24.99 web or $28.99 app, MAX at $59.99 web or $68.99 app on top of required lower tiers, cancellation routes, and case-by-case refund language.
Replika official pricing page
Open sourceOfficial pricing page. Checked 2026-06-28. Use this as a starting source only. Current pricing, plan details, and checkout wording should be rechecked before making stronger public claims.
Replika official cancellation/help page
Open sourceOfficial cancellation/help page. Checked 2026-06-30. Official help page says subscriptions renew unless canceled in advance and must be canceled through the platform used to subscribe, including in-app/web, Google Play, or Apple App Store routes.
Replika official refund/terms page
Open sourceOfficial refund/terms page. Checked 2026-06-30. Official refund help says digital subscription purchases are generally final once payment is completed and app-store purchases are handled by Apple or Google Play.
Replika official privacy/deletion page
Open sourceOfficial privacy/deletion page. Checked 2026-06-30. Official privacy policy describes account deletion in account settings, deletion requests, sensitive-information cautions, and provider deletion instructions.
Replika official terms page
Open sourceOfficial terms page. Checked 2026-07-03. Official terms list Free, Pro, Ultra, and Platinum subscription programs, app-store or marketplace billing, automatic renewal until canceled, platform-specific cancellation, final-sale refund wording, and under-18 restrictions. Exact current checkout mapping still needs verification.
Replika Choosing a Subscription
Open sourceOfficial subscription help page. Checked 2026-08-09. Official help separates Free Use from Pro, Ultra, and Platinum and lists the main feature differences. It says prices are shown in the app or store, can change, and subscriptions renew until canceled in the original marketplace.
Is Replika free?
Open sourceOfficial free-use help page. Checked 2026-08-09. Official help says chatting with Replika is free and that paid subscriptions unlock additional features.
How do Replika levels work?
Open sourceOfficial levels help page. Checked 2026-08-09. Official help describes levels as learning and personalization milestones. It says Replika may feel more familiar around level 30 and more established and consistent around level 50; levels are not subscription tiers.
What is XP and how does it work?
Open sourceOfficial XP help page. Checked 2026-08-09. Official help says chatting earns XP, XP raises levels and unlocks rewards, and XP has no daily limit.
What is Replika Ultra?
Open sourceOfficial Ultra help page. Checked 2026-08-09. Official help describes Ultra as an annual subscription and says existing Lifetime subscriptions include Ultra automatically. It does not establish that new Lifetime purchases are currently offered.
Gems and Coins
Open sourceOfficial currency help page. Checked 2026-08-09. Official help says users receive coins when leveling up, the coin bonus increases every ten levels, subscribers receive gems, gems can be purchased, and daily rewards are available.
FAQ
Questions token-sensitive users should settle first.
Are token and credit systems always bad?
No. They can make sense for expensive media features. The risk is not the existence of credits; it is paying before you understand what burns credits and what happens at renewal.
Is monthly subscription price the real monthly cost?
Not always. The subscription may be only the base layer. Images, voice, video, add-ons, platform fees, or top-ups can change the real 30-day cost.
Which app is best if I hate surprise costs?
Companion Cost does not make a universal best-app claim. If you dislike costs that can change after signup, start with the predictable-cost checklist, compare Nomi and other memory-first options, and still verify checkout terms.
Does this guide use hands-on testing?
Based on linked official pricing, help, terms, and privacy pages, plus public signals. Paid hands-on test: not completed yet.
Next step
Estimate your real 30-day cost before subscribing.
Start with the calculator, then check official pricing and terms. If Nomi looks like a fit, read the Nomi checklist before clicking through.
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