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AI Girlfriend on Mobile: App or Browser?
She lives in your pocket now. Make sure it’s the real app, at the real price.
Quick answer
As of October 2026, Replika has the top mobile rating in our ranking (8.8), with apps for iPhone and Android.
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Take the 1-minute phone checkFor an AI girlfriend on mobile with pictures, Candy.ai (8.7) runs in your phone’s browser, no download needed. Nectar AI (8.5) and Character.AI (8.5) follow. Start from each app’s official site.
Mobile ratings are out of 10, from our week-long tests. App facts come from each app’s own pages and store listings, checked October 21 and 22, 2026.
Top mobile rating: Replika
Polished apps for iPhone and Android. For pictures, Candy.ai runs in your phone’s browser, no download needed.
- Top mobile rating
- Replika, 8.8
- Apps compared
- 16 apps, one test
- Mobile counts for
- 6% of each score
- No download needed
- Candy.ai, Nectar AI, Swipey AI
- Watch out for
- Look-alike store listings
- Free download
- First-week checklist (PDF)
On this page
AI girlfriend on mobile in 30 seconds
- Replika has the top mobile rating: 8.8 as of October 2026, with apps for iPhone and Android.
- Many apps need no download: Candy.ai, Nectar AI and Swipey AI run in your phone’s browser, and you can add them to your home screen.
- Some store apps aren’t what you think: SpicyChat has no iPhone app in the App Store. Google Play only has PixelChat, its safe-for-work companion app.
- The web can be cheaper: Kindroid’s Standard was $13.99 a month on the web against $15.99 in the app.
- Cancel where you paid: deleting the app doesn’t cancel the plan, Nomi.ai says, and Replika says the same.
Is your phone set up right? Take the 1-minute check
Answer six yes-or-no questions about the app on your phone. Each “no” gets a quick fix and a link to the right section. Nothing you tap is saved or sent.
Count your yes answers. Each no is a gap, and the sections below show how to fix it.
- Did you get the app from its official site, or a store link on that site?
- Did you compare the web price with the app store price?
- Do you know where you’d cancel: the website, the App Store or Google Play?
- Are message previews hidden on your lock screen?
- Are one-tap purchases off, or behind a password?
- Do you make calls on Wi-Fi, with headphones?
Answer all six to see your result.
Store app, web app or home-screen shortcut?
You can get her on your phone three ways: a store app, the website in your browser, or the site saved to your home screen. Each one bills and cancels differently.
From the App Store or Google Play. You pay, and cancel, through the store.
The app’s website in Safari or Chrome. You pay on the website.
The website saved as an icon. It looks like an app, with website billing.
Web app vs native app: what’s the difference?
A native app comes from a store and installs on your phone. A web app runs in your browser, so there’s nothing to install.
To save a web app as an icon, Candy.ai’s steps work on most sites:
- On iPhone, open candy.ai in Safari. Tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.
- On Android, open it in Chrome. Open the menu, then tap Add to Home screen.
Test it: Find the app’s official site first, and see which way it offers: a store link, or a site to save.
Which AI girlfriend apps work best on a phone?
Replika has the top mobile rating in our ranking (8.8), and Candy.ai (8.7) comes next. Mobile counts for 6% of every overall score we give. See how we score.
| App | Mobile | How you get it on a phone |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Replika | 8.8 (top score) | Apps for iPhone and Android, plus a web app Replika labels Legacy. It’s rated 18+ on the App Store. |
| 2 Candy.ai | 8.7 | No download is needed: Candy.ai runs in your phone’s browser. Be careful with app-store listings that claim to be Candy.ai. |
| 3 Nectar AI | 8.5 | “There is no native iOS or Android app,” its docs say. It runs in your browser, and you can add it to your home screen. |
| 4 Character.AI | 8.5 | iPhone and Android apps, plus the website. The US App Store rates it 18+, its listing shows. |
| 5 Nomi.ai | 8.2 | Its App Store page shows the 18+ age rating. Web plans can work out slightly cheaper than app-store plans, Nomi says. |
| 6 Lovescape | 8.1 | We haven’t checked its phone options yet. Start from its official site. |
| 7 Kindroid | 8.0 | The app costs more than the web version: Standard was $13.99 a month on the web against $15.99 in the app. |
| 8 OurDream AI | 8.0 | When you switch devices, check that your draft and coins carried over. |
| 9 Swipey AI | 8.0 | There’s no app to download, Swipey AI says: you open the site or add it to your home screen. |
| 10 DreamGF | 7.9 | We haven’t checked its phone options yet. Start from its official site. |
| 11 Secrets AI | 7.8 | We haven’t checked its phone options yet. Start from its official site. |
| 12 Janitor AI | 7.6 | On iPhone, the official app is Janitor: Interactive Stories, from the developer JanitorAI. In the mobile app, NSFW is off until you switch it on in Settings on the website, its help center says. |
| 13 SpicyChat | 7.5 | SpicyChat says it has no iPhone app in the App Store, so add the website to your home screen. Google Play only has PixelChat, its safe-for-work companion app. |
| 14 HammerAI | 6.5 | Its App Store listing names the seller as Sunspot LLC. Its phone app page mentions cloud models, not local ones. |
| 15 Backyard AI | 5.5 | Its iPhone app is listed by Ahoy Labs, Inc., and its site links to an Android app on Google Play. We haven’t tested the phone apps yet. |
| 16 PeachyGF | – | – |
Listed by mobile rating, highest first. Ties go to the higher chat realism rating, then A to Z. Ratings out of 10, October 2026. The top score is in bold pink, and scores under 7 are in orange.
Not in the table: PolyBuzz, which we review but don’t rank. Its FAQ says it has a mobile app on Google Play and the App Store, and no PC client. We couldn’t reach its store pages on October 22, 2026. In our retest, catalog browsing on mobile was snappy, but ads can break the mood.
Mobile is one of ten ratings. For the overall order, see our full AI girlfriend ranking.
Test it: Open the two highest-rated apps you’d use on your own phone. Chat for five minutes on each, on mobile data.
Which app should you pick for your phone?
Pick by how you want her on your phone. As of October 2026, these five cover the main choices: store apps, the browser and calls. Each links to its full review.
Top mobile rating
Mobile 8.8, the top score
Apps for iPhone and Android, plus a web app Replika labels Legacy. In our test, a week of check-ins felt calm, not salesy.
Chat is free, no trial. Pro is from $7.99 a month on the US App Store, checked in September 2026.
Best in a phone browser
Mobile 8.7, and our top overall score (8.7)
On a fresh account in a phone browser, we had a custom companion ready in under three minutes. At peak evening hours, the first picture took about 40 to 60 seconds.
$13.99 a month, checked in September 2026. About $14 a month if you mostly chat.
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Read the Candy.ai reviewBrowser, with open adult chat
Mobile 8.5, NSFW freedom 9.5
“Nectar runs in your browser on desktop and mobile. No app download is needed,” its docs say. Checked October 22, 2026.
About $12–20 a month, checked in September 2026.
Free, with phone apps
Mobile 8.5, voice 8.0
iPhone and Android apps, plus the website. It’s for safe-for-work chat: adult prompts hit clear filters quickly.
Free. c.ai+ is $9.99 a month, checked in September 2026.
Calls on your phone
Mobile 8.0, voice 8.8
The app costs more than the web version, so pay on the web if you can. On Wi-Fi, the delay stayed short enough to talk normally.
From $13.99 a month on the web, checked in September 2026.
How do you find the real app in the store?
Start from the app’s official site, and follow its own link to the App Store or Google Play. Look-alike listings copy names and logos, so check the developer’s name before you install.
- Candy.ai: no download is needed. Be careful with app-store listings that claim to be Candy.ai.
- SpicyChat: it has no iPhone app in the App Store. On Android, its app is a download from its site.
- Janitor AI: on iPhone, look for Janitor: Interactive Stories, from the developer JanitorAI.
- Backyard AI: its iPhone app is listed by Ahoy Labs, Inc.
- HammerAI: its App Store listing names the seller as Sunspot LLC.
Signs it’s the real app
- You reached it from the app’s official site
- The developer’s name matches the company behind the app
- You pay in the app, its app store or its own checkout page
- Its listing links to its terms and privacy policy
Red flags
- A “modded” or “unlocked” version with free credits
- A look-alike name, with no company details
- Anyone asking you to pay a person or a link to “unlock” her
- A message asking for your password or a login code
Test it: Open the app’s official site, then follow its own link to the store. Check that the developer’s name matches.
More on this: our AI girlfriend safety tips.
Is it cheaper on the website or in the app store?
Often the website is cheaper. Kindroid’s Standard was $13.99 a month on the web against $15.99 in the app.
| App | On the web | In the app store | What we found |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindroid | $13.99 | $15.99 | Buying on the web is usually cheaper than in the App Store or Google Play, its docs say. |
| Nomi.ai | About $10–16 | Check in the app | Web plans can work out slightly cheaper than app-store plans, Nomi says. |
| Janitor AI | $12.99 | $12.99, or $99.00 a year | From its App Store listing, checked October 21, 2026. |
| Backyard AI | $12 | $12.00 | Our September prices match its App Store listing. |
| Character.AI | $9.99 | The same | On October 21, 2026, they matched its App Store listing. |
| Replika | No prices on its site | From $7.99 | Replika says the price shows in the app and the store. |
Monthly prices unless noted, as our reviews show them, checked in September 2026. Store prices for Janitor AI were checked on October 21, 2026.
Cancel where you paid
- Nomi.ai: deleting the app doesn’t cancel the plan, its cancellation policy says.
- Replika: deleting the app or account doesn’t cancel it, its help center says. If you paid through Apple, Google or PayPal, cancel it there. Replika doesn’t manage those subscriptions.
- Kindroid: app subscriptions cancel in your App Store or Google Play settings.
- SpicyChat: deleting your account cancels a recurring plan bought on its website, but not one bought elsewhere, like Google Play, SpicyChat says.
Test it: Before you subscribe, compare the plan price on the website and in the store. Screenshot both.
Do voice calls work well on a phone?
On Wi-Fi, they did in our tests: Kindroid’s call delay stayed short enough to talk normally. On mobile data, calls broke the mood faster.
- On mobile data: echo and data use broke the mood faster on cellular in our retests.
- Character.AI: a call worked on Wi-Fi in our test.
- Replika: on the phone, her AR avatar felt more present than most web companions.
Before your first call
- Use headphones, so the call stays private and the echo stays down.
- Allow the microphone only while you use the app.
- Make the first call on Wi-Fi, then one on mobile data.
- Check your balance after each call: many apps charge by the minute.
Test it: Make one short call on Wi-Fi and one on mobile data. Note the delay on each.
More on calls: AI girlfriend voice chat, tested.
How do you keep her private on your phone?
Hide message previews, lock the phone, and keep her pictures out of shared albums. Phones get borrowed, and lock screens get seen.
- Turn off message previews on your lock screen.
- Turn off one-tap purchases if your phone allows it.
- Keep saved pictures out of shared photo albums and cloud backups you share.
- Use a nickname, and keep your address, workplace and face photos out of chats.
Test it: Send yourself a test message, and check what your lock screen shows.
Going deeper? Read our AI girlfriend privacy guide.
How do you test an app on your phone in one week?
Use the phone you’ll really chat on, on a free or monthly plan. Test calls, costs and privacy, and decide on day 7.
Down to two apps? Compare them head to head
Each comparison puts both apps’ mobile rating, voice, real costs and rules side by side.
AI girlfriend on mobile: FAQ
What is the best AI girlfriend app for your phone?
Replika has the top mobile rating in our ranking (8.8), with apps for iPhone and Android. For an AI girlfriend with pictures, Candy.ai (8.7) runs in your phone’s browser, no download needed.
Do Candy.ai and Nectar AI have phone apps?
No download is needed for either. Candy.ai runs in your phone’s browser. Nectar AI’s docs say: “There is no native iOS or Android app.” You can add both to your home screen.
Is an AI girlfriend app more expensive in the app store?
Sometimes. Kindroid’s Standard was $13.99 a month on the web against $15.99 in the app, and Kindroid’s docs say the web is usually cheaper. Compare both before you pay.
How do I know an AI girlfriend app is the real one?
Start from the app’s official site, and follow its own link to the store. Check the developer’s name. On iPhone, Janitor AI’s official app is Janitor: Interactive Stories, from the developer JanitorAI.
Can I use voice chat on mobile data?
Yes, but start on Wi-Fi. In our retests, echo and data use broke the mood faster on cellular. Use headphones, and watch your data.
Does deleting the app cancel my subscription?
No. Deleting the app doesn’t cancel the plan, Nomi.ai says, and Replika says the same. Cancel where you paid: the website, the App Store or Google Play.
Is SpicyChat on the App Store?
No. SpicyChat says it has no iPhone app in the App Store, so add the website to your home screen. On Android, its app is a download from its site.
The bottom line
For polished phone apps, Replika has the top mobile rating in our ranking. For an AI girlfriend with pictures, start with Candy.ai in your phone’s browser: no download, and our top overall score. Whatever you pick, start from the official site.
Test on the phone you’ll really chat on, for the whole week. A web price check takes a minute, and it can save you a few dollars every month.
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How we know this
Mobile ratings come from the week-long test we give every app. The ten ratings and weights are in our methodology. Store facts come from each app’s own pages and App Store listings, checked on October 21, 2026. Nectar AI’s and PolyBuzz’s come from their own pages, checked on October 22, 2026. Prices come from our September 2026 checks. We haven’t checked every app’s phone options yet, and the table says so where we haven’t.
Post updates
- October 23, 2026: rebuilt with mobile ratings for all 16 apps and how each comes to your phone. Added picks, web and store prices, a real-app check, a 1-minute check and a 7-day phone test.
- October 12, 2026: previous update.
- September 25, 2026: first published.
Sources
Each app’s own pages and store listings, checked October 21, 2026 (Nectar AI and PolyBuzz: October 22, 2026), and our full reviews.
- Backyard AI: App Store listing.
- Character.AI: App Store listing.
- HammerAI: App Store listing and phone app page.
- Janitor AI: App Store listing and help center on mobile app moderation.
- Kindroid: plans and pricing page (updated October 13, 2026).
- Nectar AI: docs and help center FAQs.
- Nomi.ai: App Store page, cancellation policy and wiki on payments across platforms.
- PolyBuzz: FAQ.
- Replika: App Store page and help center on cancelling and billing after deleting.
- SpicyChat: mobile apps page and help center on deleting your account.
- Swipey AI: help center on devices.
- Our reviews: every app in the table links to its full review. Affiliate disclosure: how we earn money, and the FTC Endorsement Guides we follow.
Keep reading
On your phone every day? Read what a normal day looks like in our real life AI girlfriend post.
Alex tests every AI girlfriend app we rank for a week and writes our reviews, comparisons and guides.
For adults 18+. Adult companion apps are discussed in non-graphic terms. Updates: October 23, 2026: rebuilt with mobile ratings for every app we rank, how each one comes to your phone and a 1-minute phone check.