Candy AI vs Joii

Candy AI is an online chat application for conversations with fictional AI characters. Users can choose from over 100 characters or create a companion by selecting attributes such as appearance, voice, personality, and hobbies. The service supports text, images, videos, and voice notes, as well as voice conversations and personalized image and AI video generation. Conversations can adapt to a user's tone and retain information shared in chat. Roleplay and storytelling are available subject to the Community Guidelines. Candy AI works on Android, iOS, and the web without installation. A free plan and free trial are listed. The Premium — 1 Month plan is $9.99 a month for the first month, then renews monthly at €13.99; other listed options include Premium — 12 Months at $3.99 a year, Premium — 3 Months at $8.99 a month, Premium — every 2 weeks at $9.79 a month, and Premium — weekly at $5.60 a month. The service is intended for adults aged 18 or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever applies. Its Privacy Notice says interactions may be used to develop AI and moderation systems, and chatbot messages may be shared with third-party LLM providers.

Joii is a safe-for-work AI companion app for iPhone that remembers conversations, checks in first, and supports habits and goals. It offers judgment-free conversations about feelings, stress, relationships, and confidence, plus voice messages and natural-sounding voice replies. Joii can retain goals, preferences, previous conversations, and other details to personalize support over time. Users can set goals, track daily habits, receive reminders, and use mood check-ins, wellness tips, mindfulness activities, breathing exercises, and guided challenges. The app has no romance mode or romantic or explicit roleplay. The Free plan costs nothing and includes 250 messages per day, 25 voice replies per day, and 10 stored memories. Premium Annual costs $39.99 a year with unlimited messages and voice, unlimited memory, custom personality, journal, reminders, goals, and guided activities. Joii requires users to be at least 18 and states it is informational and entertainment-focused, not healthcare, therapy, or emergency support.