Best AI Companion Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Nomi AI is ranked #1 of 34 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Kindroid and Replika. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Kindroid. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Candy AI at $0.33/mo.
AI companion apps give you conversational experiences to shape around the way you want to interact. Compare conversation limits, customization level, and persistent memory to see what each offers for ongoing context; voice conversations, image or video chat, and proactive messages describe other interaction modes to weigh. Mobile access and free-plan availability can help you assess access, while the paid-from price adds a cost comparison. Kissable, Nomi AI, and DreamGF AI are among the apps here, alongside Kindroid and Replika. Consider which kinds of conversation and continuity matter most to you, and how much control you want over a companion’s style.
34 AI companion apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Nomi AI iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.8$5/mo Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: YesProactive messages: Yes
- 2 Kindroid iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$11.67/mo Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: YesProactive messages: Yes
- 3 Replika iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5Free Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: YesProactive messages: Yes
- 4 Ensoul Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4Free Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: YesProactive messages: Yes
- 5 Kissable iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$12.50/mo Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: YesProactive messages: Yes
- 6 Paradot AI iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$9/mo Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: YesProactive messages: Yes
- 7 DreamGF AI iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8Free Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: YesProactive messages: Yes
- 8 Candy AI iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4$0.33/mo Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: Yes
- 9 Neo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2 Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: YesProactive messages: Yes
- 10 Anima iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2Free Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: Yes
- 11 Muah.AI Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1 Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: Yes
- 12 Bestie AI iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1$5/mo Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: YesProactive messages: Yes
- 13 Besties iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9 Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: Yes
- 14 EVA AI iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8 Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: Yes
- 15 Nori iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6 Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: YesProactive messages: Yes
- 16 Chitin iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6 Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: YesProactive messages: Yes
- 17 Joii iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: YesProactive messages: Yes
- 18 My Besty iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: Yes
- 19 Syntrofos iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: Yes
- 20 MyBestie iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Voice conversations: NoPersistent memory: YesProactive messages: Yes
- 21 friend iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: Yes
- 22 Utsuwa No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: YesProactive messages: Yes
- 23 Friends iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Persistent memory: Yes
- 24 ZenIA Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Voice conversations: No
- 25 GoVoko iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Voice conversations: YesPersistent memory: Yes
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which AI companion app is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Nomi AI is ranked #1 of 34 with a score of 9.8. Kindroid is second and Replika third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Candy AI has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.