OurDream vs PolyBuzz: which AI companion app is better?
OurDream vs PolyBuzz: OurDream wins, 8.2 to 7.3, with live calls, 18+ video and long-term memory for subscribers; PolyBuzz is the one to pick if you do not want to pay, since OurDream has no free messages.
Our pick
Unlimited chat with coins for media
No free messages, each one costs 1 coin
Visit OurDream
Free chat with a huge character library
Free chat with ads, no sign-up needed
Try PolyBuzz freeOur verdict
OurDream only works if you subscribe. Non-subscribers pay a dreamcoin for every message and get no free coins, while subscribers get unlimited chat and 1,000 dreamcoins a month for $9.99 a month on the annual plan or $19.99 month to month. Those coins pay for 18+ images, videos up to 60 seconds and live calls at 50 coins a minute. OurDream also includes group chats and personas, which PolyBuzz does not list.
PolyBuzz is free at the door: no sign-up, ads, and more than 20 million user-made characters, many from anime, film and games. Poly Standard at $9.90 a month removes ads and adds stronger memory models, but there are no live calls or video on any tier. PolyBuzz has phone apps; OurDream runs in the browser and blurs your saved media if your plan lapses. See OurDream pricing for coin costs before you commit.
- You want live calls and videos up to 60 seconds
- You want group chats and personas
- You want unlimited chat once you subscribe
- You want to chat without paying anything
- You want anime, film and game characters
- You want a phone app rather than a website
OurDream vs PolyBuzz side by side
| Feature | OurDream | PolyBuzz |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Cheapest plan | $9.99/mo Annual plan, billed $119.88 once per year |
$9.90/mo Poly Standard monthly plan, US App Store; Premium $19.90 and Ultimate $29.90 a month |
| Month to month | $19.99 | $9.90 |
| Free plan | No free messages: non-subscribers pay 1 dreamcoin per chat message and get no free dreamcoins (referrals and Discord events only); images and video need a subscription | Free chat with no sign-up and ads; unlimited voice playback, ad-free use and stronger memory models need a membership |
| Pictures | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | No |
| Voice notes | Yes | Yes |
| Live voice calls | Yes | No |
| Group chats | Yes | No |
| A character builder | Yes | Yes |
| 18+ chat | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | Long-term | Long-term |
| Company | Dream Studio USA, Inc., United States (Delaware corporation) | Cloud Whale Interactive Technology LLC, United States (Wilmington, Delaware address) |
| Refunds | None once more than 25% of a purchase is used; crypto payments are never refunded | Not stated on its site; after cancelling, benefits run to the end of the paid period |
| Monthly visits | 47M visits a month | 79M visits a month |
How they score
First bar OurDream, second bar PolyBuzz. How the scores work.
Price and free plans
PolyBuzz is cheaper: its lowest plan works out at $9.90 a month against $9.99 for OurDream. OurDream costs $19.99 month to month, so paying yearly saves 50%. PolyBuzz costs $9.90 month to month.
OurDream free plan: No free messages: non-subscribers pay 1 dreamcoin per chat message and get no free dreamcoins (referrals and Discord events only); images and video need a subscription. PolyBuzz free plan: Free chat with no sign-up and ads; unlimited voice playback, ad-free use and stronger memory models need a membership.
Features compared
Both apps offer pictures, voice notes, a character builder and 18+ chat. Only OurDream offers video, live voice calls and group chats.
Memory: OurDream is listed as long-term, PolyBuzz as long-term.
Who runs them, refunds and billing
OurDream is run by Dream Studio USA, Inc., United States (Delaware corporation). PolyBuzz is run by Cloud Whale Interactive Technology LLC, United States (Wilmington, Delaware address). OurDream refunds: None once more than 25% of a purchase is used; crypto payments are never refunded. PolyBuzz refunds: Not stated on its site; after cancelling, benefits run to the end of the paid period.
Frequently asked questions
Is OurDream better than PolyBuzz?
OurDream scores higher in our ranking, 8.2 against 7.3 out of 10. It comes out ahead on conversation, memory, pictures and video.
Which is cheaper, OurDream or PolyBuzz?
PolyBuzz, from $9.90 a month against $9.99. Both prices are the cheapest plan each app advertises, usually billed yearly.
Do OurDream and PolyBuzz have voice calls?
OurDream: yes, live voice calls. PolyBuzz: voice messages only.
Which has the better free plan?
OurDream: No free messages: non-subscribers pay 1 dreamcoin per chat message and get no free dreamcoins (referrals and Discord events only); images and video need a subscription. PolyBuzz: Free chat with no sign-up and ads; unlimited voice playback, ad-free use and stronger memory models need a membership.
Can OurDream and PolyBuzz send pictures and videos?
OurDream: pictures yes, video yes. PolyBuzz: pictures yes, video no.
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- OurDream reviewMillions of characters and group chats; free chat costs coins.
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