Updated October 17, 2026 · CompanionCue Editorial Team
Joi vs Promptchan AI
Joi
Promptchan AI
Higher score in this comparison
Where Joi and Promptchan AI differ
| Compare | JoiReviewVisitVisit | Promptchan AIReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| What is free | Free Basic plan; romantic messages cost 4 Neurons | Free tier with daily free Gems |
| Adult content policy | 18+ only, unfiltered NSFW, zero-tolerance CSAM | No-filter adult chat; CSAM and non-consensual banned |
| Memory | Models learn your kinks and preferences over chats | Chat with memory and roleplay |
| Privacy and data | Data kept while subscribed; delete profile to erase; chats used to train AI | Retain as necessary; erasure on request |
| Credit system | Neurons; 4 per message, up to 120 per photo | Gems; 100/400/800 per plan, voice msg 1 Gem |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, AndroidCovers more |
| Age verification | 18+ confirmation, age checks via external provider | 18 minimum; no ID check stated |
| Personas | Female, Male, AnimeCovers more | Female, Anime |
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $14.99 to $33.99 |
Same on both: Voice (Yes), Image generation (Yes), Video generation (Yes).
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Key differences
- Promptchan AI scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.5.
- Platforms: only Promptchan AI offers iOS, Android.
- Personas: only Joi offers Male.
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 AI
Promptchan AI suits adults who want unfiltered chat with images, video and voice on a single service. Fees run $14.99 to $33.99 a month, and Free tier with daily free Gems keeps a free tier with daily free Gems open, so the free tier is the practical reason to start.
Score breakdown
| Area | Joi | Promptchan AI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.0Monthly fees of $14.99 to $33.99 rank 28 of 65 brands by price. |
| Offer | 9.1 | 9.3Higher |
Choosing between them
Pick Joi if personas matter most.
Pick Promptchan AI if platforms matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Joi | Promptchan AI |
|---|---|---|
| AI girlfriend apps | 21 of 206 | 5 of 206 |
| AI roleplay and character chat | 16 of 104 | 4 of 104 |
| Anime AI chat | 13 of 77 | 5 of 77 |
| NSFW AI image and video generators | 18 of 139 | 4 of 139 |
| Free AI girlfriend apps | 13 of 102 | 5 of 102 |
| NSFW AI video generators | 18 of 133 | 4 of 133 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Joi | Promptchan AI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 AI |
|---|---|---|
| Credits per image | Photo view costs up to 120 Neurons depending on the theme | Gem credits per generation |
| Video generation | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial use | No | Not confirmed |
| Images per month | Not confirmed | 100 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Joi | Promptchan AI | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $14.99 to $33.99at 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 AI
Pros
- Free tier with daily free Gems keeps chat open without a plan, with daily free Gems to spend on voice and media.
- Image generation and video generation are both present, so a reader gets text, pictures and clips in a single app.
- Voice and roleplay are both named in voice and roleplay, so spoken replies and text play sit in the same service.
Cons
- Monthly fees of $14.99 to $33.99 sit above the site median of €13.15 and above Dippy AI at $4.99 to $12.99.
- Media is metered through Gems; 100/400/800 per plan, voice msg 1 Gem, so regular image and video use adds Gem spending on top of the plan.
- 18 minimum; no ID check stated sets a minimum age, and the gate rests on self declaration at sign-up.
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 AI
Who it suits
- Adults who want unfiltered roleplay with image and video in a single service, since both generation types are present
- Readers who want to try a companion app before paying, because Free tier with daily free Gems provides a free tier with daily free Gems
- People who prefer female and anime characters, the persona types named in female and anime, over a wider cast of personas
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers watching cost above all, since yoummee charges $4.99 and CrushOn.AI charges $3.90 to $14.90, both below the $14.99 to $33.99 range
- Anyone who needs a documented age verification, because 18 minimum; no ID check stated sets a minimum age and the gate is self declared
- Readers who want a wide cast of personas, since female and anime covers female and anime characters and not other types
Country by country
| Country | Joi | Promptchan AI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 AI
What does Promptchan AI cost a month?+
Monthly fees are $14.99 to $33.99, above the site median of €13.15. Plans differ in how much they include, and paid extras run through Gems; 100/400/800 per plan, voice msg 1 Gem rather than sitting inside the subscription. A voice message draws a Gem, so regular use of voice and media adds to the base fee.
Is there a free tier, and what does it cover?+
Yes. Free tier with daily free Gems describes a free tier with daily free Gems, so chat and a limited amount of media run at no cost, and paying is optional. Extra generation is drawn from the Gem balance in Gems; 100/400/800 per plan, voice msg 1 Gem, so a free account can reach the paid features without taking a plan first.