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Our testing team writes these guides to help you choose, use, and stay safer with adult companion apps.
7 articles · Updated November 2026
Explainers
Digital companionship started long before chatbots. This history traces the line from pocket pets and dating sims to memory-driven AI girlfriends, and what designers learned about attachment at each stage.
Mirela Petrescu9 min read
Explainers
Companion apps borrow words from AI research, gaming and roleplay communities. This dictionary explains the 20 terms you will meet in your first week, in plain language, with a short example for each.
Mirela Petrescu8 min read
Explainers
An AI girlfriend replies in seconds, and several systems work on that reply in the meantime. This guide follows one message from your keyboard to her answer, step by step, without jargon.
Mirela Petrescu8 min read
Best ofOur picks
This guide is for adults who want a clear pick. We tested these companion chatbots through paid sign-up, repeat sessions, voice use, memory checks and free-tier retests, and we name the strongest options for different needs.
Mirela Petrescu12 min read
Explainers
An AI girlfriend app is a chatbot built for ongoing one-to-one conversation, usually with memory, persona controls, and optional voice or image features. This guide explains how these apps work so you can judge any tool before you compare brands.
Mirela Petrescu9 min read
PricingOur picks
This pricing guide is for adults choosing between free access and paid upgrades in companion chat apps. We name the tools that let you test enough before paying, and the plans that change the experience enough to earn their cost.
Mirela Petrescu10 min read
Guides
New to virtual girlfriend apps? This guide shows you how to pick a type, set it up, test memory and boundaries in your first session, and check privacy before you share personal details or add a card.
Amina El Idrissi9 min read
