Why people look for a Swipey AI alternative
Swipey's builder draws people in, but its terms push many back out. The main reasons, from its own terms and help centre:
- A 5-message free plan. You meet the paywall almost at once.
- No refunds. Section 10.4 calls all purchases final and non-refundable.
- Unpriced Hearts. Calls and extras cost Hearts with no published prices.
- A misleading headline. The $7.99 figure is the yearly plan's monthly equivalent; month to month is $19.99.
- Long data retention. Personal data is usually kept 6 years after you leave.
Our trust score for Swipey is the lowest of any ranked app. The Swipey AI review covers what it does well.
What to look for instead
Fix the billing first, then match features:
- A usable free plan. Selira AI, HeyGF and TryNectar AI all give more in one day than Swipey gives in total.
- A refund window. Candy AI refunds within 24 hours with light use, and SweetDream AI within 7 days for unused subscriptions.
- Published prices. Secrets AI and Selira AI list what each picture or video costs.
- A builder. All eight let you create your own companion.
Our data does not show real-creator Fan Clubs on any of these apps, so if a real creator's content is what you want, that is the one thing you may give up. For builders, see create your own AI girlfriend.
Swipey AI vs the alternatives: features compared
Swipey AI and eight alternatives compared on features (September 2026)
| App |
Pictures |
Video |
Voice notes |
Live calls |
Build your own |
Group chat |
Memory |
| Swipey AI |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Conversational |
| Secrets AI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Lorebook + legacy |
| Candy AI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Conversational |
| Nomi AI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Persistent |
| Selira AI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Long-term |
| FantasyGF |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Long-term |
| TryNectar AI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Long-term |
| HeyGF |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Long-term |
| SweetDream AI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Long-term |
The table uses our feature data. Swipey's Premium also lists video generation and voice calls billed in Hearts, which our feature data has not yet confirmed. Every alternative here claims long-term, persistent or Lorebook memory except Candy AI, against conversational memory for Swipey.
Free alternatives to Swipey AI
- Selira AI: unlimited free text chat, 2 companions, history kept 3 days.
- HeyGF: 30 messages a day, no card.
- Secrets AI: 20 messages a day with basic memory.
- TryNectar AI: 15 messages and 10 pictures a day.
More are on our list of the best free AI girlfriend apps, and is Swipey AI free covers its own free plan.
Switching from Swipey AI
Cancel Premium in Settings, then Subscription, before you pay elsewhere. Your Hearts and gallery stay on the account, but your Custom AI chat locks 7 days after Premium expires, so copy its name, personality and backstory into a note first. Every app on this list has a builder, so you can recreate the companion in a few minutes.
Then start on the new app's free plan or cheapest month before committing to a year. Our Swipey AI cancel guide covers refunds and deleting your profile, and Candy AI vs Secrets AI compares the top two picks head to head.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Swipey AI?
Secrets AI scores highest at 8.5 out of 10, with 20 free messages a day and a published price list. Candy AI is cheaper at $3.99 a month on a yearly plan and has a 24-hour refund window.
Which Swipey AI alternative has the best free plan?
Selira AI offers unlimited free text chat. HeyGF gives 30 messages a day and TryNectar AI 15 messages and 10 pictures a day.
Which apps like Swipey offer refunds?
Candy AI refunds within 24 hours if you have used 20 tokens or fewer, and SweetDream AI refunds unused subscriptions within 7 days. Swipey's terms make purchases non-refundable.
Is there an app like Swipey with creator content?
Our data does not show Fan Clubs with real creators on any app on this list. They focus on AI characters you pick or build.
Which is cheaper than Swipey AI?
Candy AI at $3.99 a month on a yearly plan and Selira AI at $7.99 month to month both cost less than Swipey's $19.99 monthly price.
