Candy AI vs Talkie: which AI companion app is better?
Candy AI vs Talkie: Candy AI wins, 8.3 to 6.6, as an adult companion with 18+ pictures and video from $3.99 a month; Talkie bans explicit content but gives you free chat and free real-time voice chat.
Our pick
Quickest start with a big roster
5 messages, 1 custom character, 1 image
Try Candy AI free
Voice chat and short videos from chats
Free chat and voice chat; Talkie+ adds daily Gems
Try Talkie freeOur verdict
Talkie is the better free app. Chat and real-time voice chat cost nothing, limited only by an energy meter you top up by watching ads or spending gems, and Talkie+ at $9.99 a month makes chat unlimited and ad-free. It can also turn a recent chat into a short video clip. Its rules ban pornographic content and it accepts users from age 14, so it is not an 18+ app.
Candy AI is. Premium costs $3.99 a month billed yearly or $13.99 month to month, with unlimited text, 100 tokens a month and 18+ images and video. The free plan is only 5 messages, and there are no live calls. Candy AI refunds card payments within 24 hours if you have used 20 tokens or fewer; Talkie refunds only system errors or duplicate charges. Talkie's main app is on Google Play, and Candy AI works in the browser. See the Candy AI review for plan details.
- You want 18+ images and video
- You want a yearly plan at $3.99 a month
- You want a short refund window if it disappoints
- You want free chat and free voice chat
- You want a general-audience app
- You want clips made from your conversations
Candy AI vs Talkie side by side
| Feature | Candy AI | Talkie |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Cheapest plan | $3.99/mo 12-month plan, billed $47.88 per year |
$9.99/mo Talkie+ monthly, as stated in Talkie's own FAQ |
| Month to month | $13.99 | $9.99 |
| Free plan | 5 chat messages in total, 1 custom character and 1 generated image | Chat and real-time voice chat are free; Talkie+ adds daily Gems and extra perks |
| Pictures | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| Voice notes | Yes | Yes |
| Live voice calls | No | Yes |
| Group chats | No | No |
| A character builder | Yes | Yes |
| 18+ chat | Yes | No |
| Memory | Conversational | Conversational |
| Company | EverAI Limited, Malta (reg. C107181) | SUBSUP PTE. LTD., Singapore |
| Refunds | Only within 24 hours of payment, with 20 tokens or fewer used, card payments only | Recharges are generally non-refundable except for system errors or duplicate charges; no refunds for partial subscription months |
| Monthly visits | 46M visits a month | 5.4M visits a month |
How they score
First bar Candy AI, second bar Talkie. How the scores work.
Price and free plans
Candy AI is cheaper: its lowest plan works out at $3.99 a month against $9.99 for Talkie. Candy AI costs $13.99 month to month, so paying yearly saves 71%. Talkie costs $9.99 month to month.
Candy AI free plan: 5 chat messages in total, 1 custom character and 1 generated image. Talkie free plan: Chat and real-time voice chat are free; Talkie+ adds daily Gems and extra perks.
Features compared
Both apps offer pictures, video, voice notes and a character builder. Only Candy AI offers 18+ chat. Only Talkie offers live voice calls.
Memory: Candy AI is listed as conversational, Talkie as conversational.
Who runs them, refunds and billing
Candy AI is run by EverAI Limited, Malta (reg. C107181). Talkie is run by SUBSUP PTE. LTD., Singapore. Candy AI refunds: Only within 24 hours of payment, with 20 tokens or fewer used, card payments only. Talkie refunds: Recharges are generally non-refundable except for system errors or duplicate charges; no refunds for partial subscription months.
Frequently asked questions
Is Candy AI better than Talkie?
Candy AI scores higher in our ranking, 8.3 against 6.6 out of 10. It comes out ahead on conversation, memory, pictures and video.
Which is cheaper, Candy AI or Talkie?
Candy AI, from $3.99 a month against $9.99. Both prices are the cheapest plan each app advertises, usually billed yearly.
Do Candy AI and Talkie have voice calls?
Candy AI: voice messages only. Talkie: yes, live voice calls.
Which has the better free plan?
Candy AI: 5 chat messages in total, 1 custom character and 1 generated image. Talkie: Chat and real-time voice chat are free; Talkie+ adds daily Gems and extra perks.
Can Candy AI and Talkie send pictures and videos?
Candy AI: pictures yes, video yes. Talkie: pictures yes, video yes.
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Keep reading
- Candy AI reviewPolished and cheap on a yearly plan, but memory stays per chat.
- Talkie reviewFree voice chat and chat-to-video, but no adult content.
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