Updated October 17, 2026 · CompanionCue Editorial Team
Candy.ai vs Joi
Candy.ai
Higher score in this comparison
Joi
Where Candy.ai and Joi differ
| Compare | Candy.aiReviewVisitVisit | JoiReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| What is free | Free chat with limited messages | Free Basic plan; romantic messages cost 4 Neurons |
| Adult content policy | Adults-only 18+ companion service | 18+ only, unfiltered NSFW, zero-tolerance CSAM |
| Memory | Remembers chat context and persona | Models learn your kinks and preferences over chats |
| Privacy and data | Account deletion on request via support | Data kept while subscribed; delete profile to erase; chats used to train AI |
| Credit system | Token-based extras plus subscription | Neurons; 4 per message, up to 120 per photo |
| Age verification | Not confirmed | 18+ confirmation, age checks via external provider |
Same on both: Voice (Yes), Image generation (Yes), Video generation (Yes), Platforms (Web), Personas (Female, Male, Anime).
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Our verdict on each
Candy.ai
Candy.ai suits adults who want one web companion covering chat, voice, roleplay, image and video generation, with a free chat entry point before any token spend. It sits in a girlfriend app field of 202 brands, and its memory of chat context and persona is what separates it from a short lived chat.
Joi
Joi suits adults who want roleplay, voice and unfiltered chat in a single web service, and who are comfortable paying in credits for photos. A free Basic plan exists, though romantic messages draw a Neuron charge, and a photo view costs Photo view costs up to 120 Neurons depending on the theme.
Score breakdown
| Area | Candy.ai | Joi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Monthly pricing runs €13.99 with starter access and token extras | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.1Chat, voice and visuals on web via voice and roleplay for adults | 9.1 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Candy.ai | Joi |
|---|---|---|
| AI girlfriend apps | 12 of 206 | 21 of 206 |
| AI boyfriend apps | 6 of 66 | 11 of 66 |
| AI roleplay and character chat | 9 of 104 | 16 of 104 |
| Anime AI chat | 8 of 77 | 13 of 77 |
| NSFW AI image and video generators | 9 of 139 | 18 of 139 |
| Free AI girlfriend apps | 9 of 102 | 13 of 102 |
| NSFW AI video generators | 9 of 133 | 18 of 133 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Candy.ai | Joi |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free, Premium | Free, Premium |
| Features | Voice, Roleplay | Voice, Roleplay |
| Legal entity | Everai | Novi Limited (HE 407352) |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Cyprus |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Help centre, Community |
AI generators
| Fact | Candy.ai | Joi |
|---|---|---|
| Credits per image | Not confirmed | Photo view costs up to 120 Neurons depending on the theme |
| Video generation | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Commercial use | Not confirmed | No |
Pros and cons
Candy.ai
Pros
- Memory is the strongest point, since Remembers chat context and persona carries a persona forward instead of restarting each time.
- Voice and roleplay both appear in voice and roleplay, and voice is confirmed alongside image generation and video generation.
- A first look needs no plan, since Free chat with limited messages sits there before any spend.
Cons
- Spending is layered, with Token-based extras plus subscription on top of the plan, so media use is where a bill grows.
- Access is web only, so there is no listed mobile app to install.
- The free layer is Free chat with limited messages, which is thinner than Dippy AI at Unlimited free messages; ad-supported free tier.
Joi
Pros
- Roleplay and voice are both built in, as voice and roleplay lists them together.
- Image generation and video generation are both available, and a photo view costs Photo view costs up to 120 Neurons depending on the theme.
- A free Basic plan exists, though Free Basic plan; romantic messages cost 4 Neurons shows romantic messages still cost Neurons.
Cons
- Chats are used to train the AI, and data is kept for as long as the subscription runs, with profile deletion as the erasure step.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, with no phone line listed among the channels.
- Commercial use is no, so the service is for personal use only.
Who each suits
Candy.ai
Who it suits
- Adults who want image and video generation inside a chat companion rather than a separate media tool.
- Readers who put memory and a consistent persona above a large free message allowance.
- People who are happy to do everything in a browser.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants unlimited free messages, since Dippy AI lists Unlimited free messages; ad-supported free tier.
- Readers who want a standing free allowance without paying, since yoummee lists Free forever: 5 AI msgs/day, 1 menu/week, 50 gallery.
- Anyone outside the adult audience, because the service is Adults-only 18+ companion service.
Joi
Who it suits
- Adults who want voice and roleplay in the same service, as voice and roleplay lists both.
- Readers comfortable with a credit model, since Neurons; 4 per message, up to 120 per photo sets the cost per message and per photo.
- People who want female, male and anime personas through female, male and anime.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants unlimited free messages: Dippy AI runs on Unlimited free messages; ad-supported free tier.
- Readers who want a large daily free allowance, set out for CrushOn.AI in Free tier, ~100 messages per day.
- People who want an allowance that stays free without a credit balance, as set out in Free forever: 5 AI msgs/day, 1 menu/week, 50 gallery.
Country by country
| Country | Candy.ai | Joi |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | No | Yes |
| Aland Islands | No | Yes |
| Albania | No | Yes |
| Algeria | No | Yes |
| American Samoa | No | Yes |
| Andorra | No | Yes |
| Angola | No | Yes |
| Anguilla | No | Yes |
8 of 250 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Candy.ai
What is free on Candy.ai?+
Free access is Free chat with limited messages, so the chat can be used before any plan is chosen. Paid access is arranged through free and premium, and heavier media work is bought separately under Token-based extras plus subscription. That makes the free layer a genuine first look rather than a demo, and the subscription decision can wait until you know how the persona suits you.
How much does Candy.ai cost each month?+
Pricing splits into a free tier and premium under free and premium, with token based extras on top under Token-based extras plus subscription, so the total depends on the plan chosen and on media use. For context, the median monthly price across the girlfriend app category is €13.15, which is a market figure rather than a Candy.ai plan price.
Joi
How much does Joi cost?+
Joi runs on a free Basic plan, and Free Basic plan; romantic messages cost 4 Neurons is where the cost first appears, because romantic messages are charged in Neurons even on the free plan. Neurons; 4 per message, up to 120 per photo sets the unit and the per message rate, with a larger charge for photos. Start low, then check usage before committing to a paid tier.
What does it cost to see a photo?+
Photos are charged separately from messages. Photo view costs up to 120 Neurons depending on the theme gives the stated cost of a photo view, and the same Neuron unit appears in Neurons; 4 per message, up to 120 per photo for messages. For readers who ask for images often, media spending can outweigh chat spending, so the free plan is most useful for text first.