Guides
The context before the comparison — how these apps work, what they cost, and whether they're good for you.
Why AI companion apps ask for ID: age checks explained
AI companion age verification explained: why apps ask for ID or a selfie, what each method reveals, how long data may be kept and what adults can choose.
AI companion laws in 2026: UK, EU, US, China and Australia
AI companion regulation in 2026 for UK adults, covering current rules in the EU, US, China and Australia, age checks, AI disclosures and intimate image laws.
AI companion memory explained: why it forgets and how to test it
AI companion memory explained: how context windows and stored memory differ, why companions forget, what paid tiers change and how to test recall yourself.
Is an AI girlfriend cheating? A guide for partners who found one
Is having an AI girlfriend cheating? There is no universal rule. Secrecy, intimacy, spending and agreed relationship boundaries usually matter more than labels.
What happens when an AI companion app shuts down or changes
What happens when an AI companion app shuts down: what you can lose, whether chats can be exported, refund risks and how to protect yourself before paying.
How to spot an AI companion scam: 12 warning signs
How to spot an AI companion scam, check whether an app is safe, protect your data and avoid the subscription, payment and impersonation traps.
AI companion safety: minors, risks and safer use
A sober guide to AI companion safety, child risks, age checks, vulnerable users, privacy issues and safer adult use.
How AI companion apps actually work
A plain-English explanation of how AI companion apps work, why they feel personal, what memory means and where the limits are.
The real cost of AI companion apps
A practical guide to AI companion app costs, free tiers, subscriptions, credits, hidden limits and how to avoid overpaying.
What is an AI companion app?
A plain-English guide to AI companion apps, how they work, what they cost, privacy risks, safety issues and how to choose one.
Are AI companions healthy? What the research actually says
AI companion apps are growing fast — but are they good for you? A measured look at the psychology of synthetic relationships: the real benefits, the documented risks, and how to use one without it using you.
AI companion apps and your privacy: what they collect and what they keep
Your conversations with an AI companion are intimate by design — which makes the privacy question unusually important. What these apps collect, what they retain, who can see it, and the questions to ask before you trust one.