The best AI girlfriend apps, graded

Updated September 5, 2026, 9 picks, graded on six criteria

Every AI girlfriend app promises the same three things: she looks real, she remembers you, and she will say anything. No single platform is best at all three, which is why this guide grades each one on six criteria and then picks by what you want most.

Two things to know before the list. First, the free tiers are not where these apps compete, so our value score judges the paid tier against its price.It leads on images and video, which is why it is first here, and it is behind Kupid and Krush on conversation and memory, which the scores show.

The picks

B+

1. OurDream

Best overall for realism: images, video and a strong chat
7.9/10, from $19.99/mo, text, voice, images, video, anime

Images and video look real. The chat holds up too. Top of the pile for visual realism. The rest works well enough that the higher price stops feeling like a problem.

Wins: Renders images and video fast, and they look good. Characters actually look like real people. Loses: The NSFW angle won't suit all users. Premium tier sits in the middle of the pricing pack.

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B

2. Kupid

Best conversation
7.5/10, from $18/mo, text, voice, images

Reads context and mood with unusual precision. Character roster stops at twenty-eight. Choose it for the dialogue. Cast runs young. Budget accordingly.

Wins: Chat output holds up well. Talk flows naturally; kink lands without awkwardness. Loses: Pricing sits above the middle. No older archetypes; mean age hovers 18–28.

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B+

3. Krush

Best memory
7.7/10, from $14.99/mo, text, voice, images

It recalls specifics from old chats and circles back. That spark keeps the thing feeling present. Top of the pack for memory. Glitches happen. The good stuff costs.

Wins: Deep customization. Several connection modes. Loses: Glitches and thin nuance now and then. Paywall blocks the premium tier.

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B

4. Candy AI

Best-known, most polished all-rounder
7.6/10, from $12.99/mo, text, voice, images, anime

The biggest name in the space. Images render fast. Characters send selfies unprompted. Polished everywhere, but nagged by pop-ups and a stricter content limit than competitors.

Wins: Image generation runs at high speed. Characters snap selfies without being asked. Loses: Pop-ups keep interrupting. Hardcore images missing for now.

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B

5. HeraHaven

Best if you want to design every detail
7.6/10, price on site, text, images, anime

Built for closeness. Realistic and anime models, plus a feature set that runs deeper than expected. A near-complete builder, but the cost only works if you actually need that depth.

Wins: Realism or anime: you pick the look. Dense with features. Even runs a blog. Loses: Pricier than most rivals. Support locks you into email.

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B

6. Muah

Best for voice notes and phone calls
7.4/10, from $9.99/mo, text, voice, calls, images

Get going fast. Text, voice memos, photo swaps, actual phone calls. More connection methods than rivals, calls included. US numbers only. Top plans cost.

Wins: Handles NSFW and SFW both. Design options run deep. Loses: Calls lock to US numbers. Pricier than competitors.

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B

7. Nomi

Best for an ongoing relationship
7.5/10, from $15.99/mo, text, voice, images

Companions that remember. Selfies that show up when you ask. Built for something lasting—friend, partner, whatever you need. Images crawl in. Bugs surface.

Wins: Handles chat, voice, selfies, the full stack. Write your character a real history. Loses: Images take their time loading. Glitches happen.

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B-

8. MyBot

Best under $5
6.8/10, from $1.99/mo, text, images

Personality and looks dialed in precisely, without the usual price tag. Value is unmatched. Realism shifts with your effort. Speed wobbles.

Wins: Broad feature set, deep customization. Cheap subscriptions. Loses: Realism depth hinges on what you feed it. Mostly quick, then suddenly not.

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B-

9. YumeAI

Best anime girlfriend
6.6/10, from $12.99/mo, text, images, anime

Hentai-only companion. Cheap entry, zero friction. Built narrow. Anime fans get a painless, decent choice. Everyone else should skip it.

Wins: Hentai content only. Learning curve barely exists. Loses: Other platforms go harder. Other platforms offer more.

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Every platform we grade

Full leaderboard, all platforms, sorted by overall score.
#PlatformGradeScoresFrom
1OurDreamBuilding a virtual partner that looks and acts convincingly realB+$19.99/mo
2KrushRealism that almost breathesB+$14.99/mo
3Candy AIFast, total immersionB$12.99/mo
4HeraHavenShaping a precise AI girlfriendBprice on site
5KupidPlayful sex and sustained attentionB$18/mo
6NomiSelfies, delivered on requestB$15.99/mo
7MuahQuick setup, polished designB$9.99/mo
8MyAnimaLong talksB$9.99/mo
9MyBotThe 'almost human' feelingB-$1.99/mo
10YumeAIHentai hottieB-$12.99/mo
11DarlinkBasic customizationsB-$15.99/mo

Questions

What is the best free AI girlfriend app?
MyBot's starter tier runs $1.99 monthly. That is the closest to free while still being usable. Candy AI, MyAnima and Nomi offer free tiers. They limit messages and blur images.
Which AI girlfriend app sends pictures?
OurDream, Candy AI, HeraHaven, Muah, Nomi and Krush all generate character images on request. OurDream and HeraHaven rate highest for image quality and consistency. OurDream handles video too.
Are AI girlfriend apps safe?
Handle these like any chat subscription. Read the privacy policy. Use a cancellable card. Assume your conversations are stored. Privacy grading is not included here. Planned for the next edition.

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