C/OThe Companion OfficeAI companion rankings & research

Tested August 2026 · 23 apps · Methodology v0.1 · Updated 2026-08-24

Illustrative preview dataScores below are computed from a structurally complete staging dataset, not from published test findings about these products.

Research

Every approved report, analysis and guide this edition publishes, newest first.

  1. Official-document research · 2026-11-01

    PolyBuzz Pricing: UK App Store Plans, Web Offers and Free Limits

    PolyBuzz UK App Store plans, unverified web tiers, separate Coins and free limits. Sources checked November 1, 2026; current purchase eligibility unverified.

  2. Official-document research · 2026-11-01

    Anima Pricing: Published Reference Prices, Tokens and Free Limits

    Anima company-published USD reference prices, unpublished platform costs, tokens and free limits. Sources checked November 1, 2026; checkout unverified.

  3. Official-document research · 2026-10-25

    Paradot Pricing: Pro App Store Prices and Free Limits Explained

    Paradot Pro US and older Senegal App Store prices, unpublished web and Android amounts, and free limits. Sources checked October 25, 2026; checkout unverified.

  4. Official-document research · 2026-10-24

    Chai Pricing: Web Pro, CHAI MAX and App Store Costs Explained

    Chai web Pro and MAX prices, cached App Store costs by region, unpublished Android prices and free limits. Sources checked October 24, 2026.

  5. Official-document research · 2026-10-22

    Talkie Pricing: Talkie+ Plans, App Store Costs and Free Limits

    Talkie+ naming, App Store prices in five regions, unpublished web and Android prices, Gems and free limits. Sources checked October 22, 2026.

  6. Official-document research · 2026-10-21

    Kindroid Pricing: Standard, Ultra and MAX Costs Explained

    Kindroid Standard, Ultra and MAX costs, US and UK Apple prices, unpublished web and Android prices, and credit limits. Sources checked October 22, 2026.

  7. Official-document research · 2026-10-21

    Character.AI Alternatives: Features, Free Limits, and Pricing Compared

    Compare Character.AI, Nomi and Replika using documented free limits, paid features and dated price caveats.

  8. Official-document research · 2026-10-21

    Nomi Pricing: Free Access, Paid Plans and Limits

    Nomi free access, dated paid-plan prices, renewal, cancellation and checkout limitations from official sources.

  9. Official-document research · 2026-10-21

    Character.AI Plus Pricing: c.ai+, Lite and Free Compared

    Compare c.ai+ standard renewal prices, lite and free access, US and UK store entries and conflicting official limits. Sources checked October 21, 2026.

  10. Official-document research · 2026-10-21

    Replika Pricing: Free, Pro, Ultra and Platinum Explained

    Replika plans, US and UK Apple purchase labels, unpublished plan prices and platform limits, checked against official sources on October 21, 2026.

  11. Analysis · 2026-09-01

    2026-09 Global registry analysis: available web destinations

    A source-linked count from the committed product registry, localized for the Global edition.

  12. Analysis · 2026-09-01

    2026-09 Global registry analysis: catalog total

    A source-linked count from the committed product registry, localized for the Global edition.

  13. Analysis · 2026-09-01

    2026-09 Global registry analysis: latest observation date

    A source-linked count from the committed product registry, localized for the Global edition.

  14. Analysis · 2026-09-01

    2026-09 Global registry analysis: unverified web destinations

    A source-linked count from the committed product registry, localized for the Global edition.

  15. Guide · 2026-09-01

    AI companion memory: what delayed recall can tell you

    AI companion memory: what delayed recall can tell you. Use AI companion memory and delayed recall and dated evidence to make a clearer shortlist before you subscribe.

  16. Guide · 2026-09-01

    How to read an AI companion ranking in 2026

    How to read an AI companion ranking in 2026. Use reading an AI companion ranking and dated evidence to make a clearer shortlist before you subscribe.

  17. Guide · 2026-09-01

    AI roleplay companions: how to judge continuity

    AI roleplay companions: how to judge continuity. Use AI roleplay continuity and character fidelity and dated evidence to make a clearer shortlist before you subscribe.

  18. Guide · 2026-09-01

    AI companion privacy and safety: a practical checklist

    AI companion privacy and safety: a practical checklist. Use AI companion privacy and safety and dated evidence to make a clearer shortlist before you subscribe.

  19. Guide · 2026-09-01

    Are AI companion apps worth paying for in 2026?

    Are AI companion apps worth paying for in 2026?. Use AI companion value and pricing and dated evidence to make a clearer shortlist before you subscribe.

  20. Monthly report · 2026-09-01

    2026-09 illustrative Top 7 — Global

    Seven Global ranking rows reproduced from the committed illustrative score artifact with source links.