PolyBuzz vs SpicyChat: which AI companion app is better?
PolyBuzz vs SpicyChat: SpicyChat wins, 7.6 to 7.3, as the stronger 18+ roleplay app with group chats and a cheaper entry plan at $5 a month; PolyBuzz is easier to start, with phone apps and no sign-up.
Free chat with a huge character library
Free chat with ads, no sign-up needed
Try PolyBuzz freeOur pick
Unfiltered roleplay on a tight budget
4K memory, 180-token replies, 3 personas
Try SpicyChat freeOur verdict
SpicyChat is built for adult roleplay. Free chat has no cap, with a 4,096-token context and 180-token replies, and it offers personas, scenarios and group chats of 2 to 10 characters. Get A Taste costs $5 a month yearly or $5.95 monthly for no ads and a Memory Manager; conversation images and text-to-speech sit on higher tiers. Age checks apply in the UK, France, Italy, Australia and 26 US states.
PolyBuzz is a general character app that leaves private chats unfiltered while moderating public characters. You can chat as a guest, choose from over 20 million characters and use its iPhone and Android apps, where SpicyChat's iOS app was pulled in 2025. Poly Standard at $9.90 a month removes ads and adds better memory models. SpicyChat refunds card payments within 24 hours of light use; PolyBuzz publishes no refund terms. See the PolyBuzz safety guide.
- You want an app on the App Store
- You want to chat as a guest with no account
- You want over 20 million characters
- You want group chats with up to 10 characters
- You want a cheaper entry plan
- You want a published refund window
PolyBuzz vs SpicyChat side by side
| Feature | PolyBuzz | SpicyChat |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.3/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Cheapest plan | $9.90/mo Poly Standard monthly plan, US App Store; Premium $19.90 and Ultimate $29.90 a month |
$5/mo Get A Taste annual plan, billed $60.00 a year |
| Month to month | $9.90 | $5.95 |
| Free plan | Free chat with no sign-up and ads; unlimited voice playback, ad-free use and stronger memory models need a membership | 4,096-token context memory, 180-token replies and 3 personas; no conversation images or text-to-speech; no free trial |
| Pictures | Yes | Yes |
| Video | No | No |
| Voice notes | Yes | Yes |
| Live voice calls | No | No |
| Group chats | No | Yes |
| A character builder | Yes | Yes |
| 18+ chat | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | Long-term | Long-term |
| Company | Cloud Whale Interactive Technology LLC, United States (Wilmington, Delaware address) | NextDay AI Incorporated, Canada (Montreal), with NextDay AI USA Inc (Delaware) and NextDay AI EU Ltd (Cyprus) |
| Refunds | Not stated on its site; after cancelling, benefits run to the end of the paid period | Card payments refunded if requested within 24 hours with minimal usage; crypto and other one-time payments are non-refundable |
| Monthly visits | 79M visits a month | 93M visits a month |
How they score
First bar PolyBuzz, second bar SpicyChat. How the scores work.
Price and free plans
SpicyChat is cheaper: its lowest plan works out at $5 a month against $9.90 for PolyBuzz. PolyBuzz costs $9.90 month to month. SpicyChat costs $5.95 month to month, so paying yearly saves 16%.
PolyBuzz free plan: Free chat with no sign-up and ads; unlimited voice playback, ad-free use and stronger memory models need a membership. SpicyChat free plan: 4,096-token context memory, 180-token replies and 3 personas; no conversation images or text-to-speech; no free trial.
Features compared
Both apps offer pictures, voice notes, a character builder and 18+ chat. Only SpicyChat offers group chats.
Memory: PolyBuzz is listed as long-term, SpicyChat as long-term.
Who runs them, refunds and billing
PolyBuzz is run by Cloud Whale Interactive Technology LLC, United States (Wilmington, Delaware address). SpicyChat is run by NextDay AI Incorporated, Canada (Montreal), with NextDay AI USA Inc (Delaware) and NextDay AI EU Ltd (Cyprus). PolyBuzz refunds: Not stated on its site; after cancelling, benefits run to the end of the paid period. SpicyChat refunds: Card payments refunded if requested within 24 hours with minimal usage; crypto and other one-time payments are non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Is PolyBuzz better than SpicyChat?
SpicyChat scores higher in our ranking, 7.6 against 7.3 out of 10. It comes out ahead on conversation, memory.
Which is cheaper, PolyBuzz or SpicyChat?
SpicyChat, from $5 a month against $9.90. Both prices are the cheapest plan each app advertises, usually billed yearly.
Do PolyBuzz and SpicyChat have voice calls?
PolyBuzz: voice messages only. SpicyChat: voice messages only.
Which has the better free plan?
PolyBuzz: Free chat with no sign-up and ads; unlimited voice playback, ad-free use and stronger memory models need a membership. SpicyChat: 4,096-token context memory, 180-token replies and 3 personas; no conversation images or text-to-speech; no free trial.
Can PolyBuzz and SpicyChat send pictures and videos?
PolyBuzz: pictures yes, video no. SpicyChat: pictures yes, video no.
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