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AI companion apps where you can create your own character

15 of the 15 AI companion apps we track are confirmed to let you create your own character: Replika, Character.AI, Nomi, Kindroid, Talkie, Chai, Candy AI, OurDream AI, Janitor AI, SpicyChat, PolyBuzz, CrushOn AI, Zeta, EVA AI and Paradot. They are listed in no particular order of preference, and every fact comes from the app’s own pages, app-store listings or reputable reporting.

Facts checked 12 November 2026Not ranked · no paid placement

  • Replika

    Luka, Inc.

    Adults who want a single long-running, customisable companion focused on conversation and emotional support.

    Lowest price
    Not verified
    Free tier
    Yes
    Platforms
    iOS · Android · Web
    Minimum age
    18+ (Google Play rates it Teen)
    ✓ Memory✓ Voice✓ Images✓ Custom characters✓ Video
    Sources:replika.comreplika.comapps.apple.com

  • Character.AI

    Character Technologies, Inc.

    Users who want a very large library of user-made characters for role-play and casual chat.

    Lowest price
    From $9.99/mo
    Free tier
    Yes
    Platforms
    iOS · Android · Web
    Minimum age
    18+ on the US App Store; Google Play rates it Teen
    ✓ Voice✓ Custom characters✓ Video
    Sources:apps.apple.complay.google.comblog.character.ai

  • Nomi

    Glimpse.ai, Inc.

    Adults who want persistent companions with layered memory and group chats with several characters.

    Lowest price
    From $15.99/mo
    Free tier
    Yes
    Platforms
    iOS · Android · Web
    Minimum age
    18+
    ✓ Memory✓ Voice✓ Images✓ Custom characters✓ Group chat
    Sources:nomi.ainomi.aiapps.apple.com

  • Kindroid

    Beautifully Incorporated

    Adults willing to pay for a highly configurable companion with voice and video calls and group rooms.

    Lowest price
    From $15.99/mo
    Free tier
    No
    Platforms
    iOS · Android · Web
    Minimum age
    18+
    ✓ Memory✓ Voice✓ Images✓ Custom characters✓ Group chat✓ Video
    Sources:kindroid.aikindroid.aikindroid.ai

  • Talkie

    MiniMax (App Store seller: SUBSUP PTE. LTD.)

    Users who want a free, community-driven character chat app with user-created characters.

    Lowest price
    From $9.99/mo
    Free tier
    Yes
    Platforms
    iOS · Android · Web
    Minimum age
    14+ (15 or 16 in some European countries); the iOS listing is rated 18+
    ✓ Memory✓ Images✓ Custom characters
    Sources:talkie-ai.comtalkie-ai.comtalkie-ai.com

  • Chai

    Chai Research Corp.

    Adults on Android who want quick chats with a large catalogue of user-built characters.

    Lowest price
    Not verified
    Free tier
    Not verified
    Platforms
    Android
    Minimum age
    18+
    ✓ Custom characters
    Sources:chai-research.comchai-research.comchai-research.com

  • Candy AI

    EverAI Limited

    Adults who want a browser-based companion with image, voice and video generation in one subscription.

    Lowest price
    From $3.99/mo
    Free tier
    Not verified
    Platforms
    Web
    Minimum age
    18+
    ✓ Memory✓ Voice✓ Images✓ Custom characters✓ Video
    Sources:candy.aicandy.aicandy.ai

  • OurDream AI

    Dream Studio USA, Inc.

    Adults who want a web-only companion builder with image, video and voice features.

    Lowest price
    From $9.99/mo
    Free tier
    Yes
    Platforms
    Web
    Minimum age
    18+
    ✓ Memory✓ Voice✓ Images✓ Custom characters✓ Video
    Sources:ourdream.aiourdream.ai

  • Janitor AI

    JanitorAI, Inc.

    Adults who want text role-play with a large library of community-made characters, free at the base level.

    Lowest price
    From $12.99/mo
    Free tier
    Yes
    Platforms
    iOS · Android · Web
    Minimum age
    18+
    ✓ Memory✓ Custom characters
    Sources:janitorai.comhelp.janitorai.comhelp.janitorai.com

  • SpicyChat

    NextDay AI

    Adults who want unfiltered role-play with community characters and multi-bot group chats.

    Lowest price
    From $5.95/mo
    Free tier
    Yes
    Platforms
    Web · Android
    Minimum age
    18+
    ✓ Memory✓ Voice✓ Images✓ Custom characters✓ Group chat
    Sources:docs.spicychat.aidocs.spicychat.aidocs.spicychat.ai

  • PolyBuzz

    Cloud Whale Interactive Technology LLC

    Users who want a free, mobile-first character chat app with voiced characters.

    Lowest price
    From $19.90/mo
    Free tier
    Yes
    Platforms
    Web · Android
    Minimum age
    18+
    ✓ Memory✓ Voice✓ Images✓ Custom characters
    Sources:polybuzz.aipolybuzz.aiplay.google.com

  • CrushOn AI

    TECHIEPIE LTD

    Adults who want unfiltered web-based role-play with community characters and a choice of models.

    Lowest price
    Not verified
    Free tier
    Yes
    Platforms
    Web
    Minimum age
    18+ (or age of majority, if higher)
    ✓ Memory✓ Voice✓ Custom characters✓ Group chat
    Sources:web.archive.orgweb.archive.orgweb.archive.org

  • Zeta

    Scatterlab, Inc.

    Users in Korea, Japan and beyond who want free, story-style chats with user-created characters.

    Lowest price
    Not verified
    Free tier
    Yes
    Platforms
    Android · Web
    Minimum age
    13+ with parental consent for 13–17 (English terms); Google Play US rates it Mature 17+
    ✓ Images✓ Custom characters
    Sources:zeta-ai.iozeta-ai.ioplay.google.com

  • EVA AI

    Novi Limited

    Adults who want a romance-oriented companion with voice and video-call features on Android.

    Lowest price
    Not verified
    Free tier
    Yes
    Platforms
    Android
    Minimum age
    18+
    ✓ Memory✓ Voice✓ Custom characters✓ Video
    Sources:evaapp.aievaapp.aievaapp.ai

  • Paradot

    Dots Parallel TX Limited (App Store seller; launched by WithFeeling.AI)

    Users who want a single customisable companion with an emphasis on memory and personality.

    Lowest price
    From $9.99/mo
    Free tier
    Not verified
    Platforms
    iOS · Android
    Minimum age
    18+ (App Store); Google Play rates it Mature 17+
    ✓ Memory✓ Images✓ Custom characters
    Sources:apps.apple.complay.google.comprnewswire.com

How we check

Each app is checked against its own website, terms, pricing page and app-store listings, plus reputable reporting where official pages are silent. An app only appears on a list when a source confirms the feature. The fact sheet was last checked on 12 November 2026. Features and prices change often, so confirm on the app’s own site before you subscribe.

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Common questions

Which AI companion apps let you create your own character?

15 of the 15 AI companion apps we track are confirmed to let you create your own character: Replika, Character.AI, Nomi, Kindroid, Talkie, Chai, Candy AI, OurDream AI, Janitor AI, SpicyChat, PolyBuzz, CrushOn AI, Zeta, EVA AI and Paradot.

Are any of them free?

11 of these apps have a confirmed free tier: Replika, Character.AI, Nomi, Talkie, OurDream AI, Janitor AI, SpicyChat, PolyBuzz, CrushOn AI, Zeta and EVA AI. A free tier does not always include every feature, so check what the app's free plan covers.

What do they cost?

The lowest monthly price we could verify on this list is Candy AI at $3.99/mo (12 months). We verified a monthly price for 10 of the 15 apps; prices change often and app-store prices can differ from web prices.

Are these apps for adults only?

13 of the 15 apps state a minimum age of 18: Replika, Character.AI, Nomi, Kindroid, Chai, Candy AI, OurDream AI, Janitor AI, SpicyChat, PolyBuzz, CrushOn AI, EVA AI and Paradot. Age limits for the others are shown on each card where we could verify them.

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