Updated October 17, 2026 · CompanionCue Editorial Team
Joi vs Promptchan
Joi
Promptchan
Higher score in this comparison
Where Joi and Promptchan differ
| Compare | JoiReviewVisitVisit | PromptchanReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| What is free | Free Basic plan; romantic messages cost 4 Neurons | Daily free Gems; a few chat messages; no card |
| Adult content policy | 18+ only, unfiltered NSFW, zero-tolerance CSAM | No-filter adult chat, images, video; 18+ only |
| Memory | Models learn your kinks and preferences over chats | Character memory; history clears on mode switch |
| Privacy and data | Data kept while subscribed; delete profile to erase; chats used to train AI | Retained as needed; erasure rights; no training stated |
| Credit system | Neurons; 4 per message, up to 120 per photo | Gems are credits; voice msg 1 Gem, call 2 Gems |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, AndroidCovers more |
| Age verification | 18+ confirmation, age checks via external provider | 18+ required by terms; no ID check stated |
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $14.99 |
Same on both: Voice (Yes), Image generation (Yes), Video generation (Yes), Personas (Female, Male, Anime).
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Key differences
- Promptchan scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.5.
- Platforms: only Promptchan offers iOS, Android.
Our verdict on each
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.
Promptchan
Promptchan suits adults who want unfiltered companion chat, roleplay, voice, image and video in one service on web, iOS and Android. Monthly price is $14.99. Free access: Daily free Gems; a few chat messages; no card. Voice and roleplay are listed features.
Score breakdown
| Area | Joi | Promptchan |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.0Monthly price is $14.99; free access includes Daily free Gems; a few chat messages; no card; voice and calls are metered in Gems. |
| Offer | 9.1 | 9.3Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | Joi | Promptchan |
|---|---|---|
| AI girlfriend apps | 21 of 206 | 4 of 206 |
| AI boyfriend apps | 11 of 66 | 2 of 66 |
| AI roleplay and character chat | 16 of 104 | 3 of 104 |
| Anime AI chat | 13 of 77 | 4 of 77 |
| NSFW AI image and video generators | 18 of 139 | 3 of 139 |
| Free AI girlfriend apps | 13 of 102 | 4 of 102 |
| NSFW AI video generators | 18 of 133 | 3 of 133 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Joi | Promptchan |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free, Premium | Free, Premium |
| Features | Voice, Roleplay | Voice, Roleplay |
| Legal entity | Novi Limited (HE 407352) | VisionAI Labs Limited |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Ireland |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Help centre, Community |
AI generators
| Fact | Joi | Promptchan |
|---|---|---|
| Credits per image | Photo view costs up to 120 Neurons depending on the theme | Not confirmed |
| Maximum resolution | Not confirmed | 4K on Pro plan |
| Video generation | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial use | No | YesHas it |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Joi | Promptchan | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $14.99at the median | $14.99 |
Median across 67 listed AI companions.
Pros and cons
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.
Promptchan
Pros
- Adult chat, images and video run without filters: No-filter adult chat, images, video; 18+ only, and one account covers all three.
- Free access includes daily Gems and a few chat messages, according to Daily free Gems; a few chat messages; no card.
- Voice and roleplay are listed among its features in voice and roleplay.
Cons
- History clears on mode switch, which may limit continuity across modes, based on Character memory; history clears on mode switch.
- Voice messages and calls consume Gems, so paid usage is tied to Gems are credits; voice msg 1 Gem, call 2 Gems.
- Phone support is not among its support channels (email, help centre and community).
Who each suits
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.
Promptchan
Who it suits
- Adults looking for a no-filter policy, which the adult content policy sets out: No-filter adult chat, images, video; 18+ only.
- People who want voice, roleplay, image generation and video generation across web, iOS and Android.
- Adults who want character memory but accept that history clears on mode switch: Character memory; history clears on mode switch.
Who should look elsewhere
- CrushOn.AI may suit adults seeking a lower stated price range of $3.90 to $14.90.
- Dippy AI may suit adults wanting a different price range, listed as $4.99 to $12.99.
- yoummee may suit adults whose priority is a different price point, listed as $4.99.
Country by country
| Country | Joi | Promptchan |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Yes | No |
| Aland Islands | Yes | No |
| Albania | Yes | No |
| Algeria | Yes | No |
| American Samoa | Yes | No |
| Andorra | Yes | No |
| Angola | Yes | No |
| Anguilla | Yes | No |
8 of 250 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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.
Promptchan
What does Promptchan cost, and what is free?+
Promptchan's monthly price is $14.99. Free access: Daily free Gems; a few chat messages; no card. Paid extras are metered rather than included, because Gems are credits; voice msg 1 Gem, call 2 Gems sets the cost of voice messages and calls.
What adult and creative content does Promptchan support?+
The adult content policy reads: No-filter adult chat, images, video; 18+ only. Image and video generation are both available, and the listed features cover voice and roleplay: voice and roleplay. The audience limit sits in the same policy line.