Privacy & Safety Reviewer
Daniel comes from a data-privacy and information-security background. He fact-checks the privacy and safety claims in our articles, reads the fine print of data policies, and pushes for clear, practical advice on protecting your identity, your payments and your peace of mind.
RelationshipsWe tested the leading AI companion apps for one thing above all: emotional connection. Which ones remember you, grow with you, and make you feel truly seen? Here is our ranked list for 2026, led by JOI AI.
Privacy & SafetyIntimate chat is intimate data. We tested eight leading adult AI companions on how they handle deletion, training opt-outs, discreet billing, and third-party sharing, then ranked them for discretion and transparency. Candy AI leads, but the discretion specialist and the local-feeling underdog both earn a place.
Privacy & SafetyNo adult AI app is perfect on safety, but some are far more careful than others. We ranked eight leading companions on consent controls, discreet billing, transparency, and honest monetization.
GuidesChoosing an AI companion comes down to one question: what do you want most? After months of hands-on testing, we built a simple framework to help you decide — plus a shortlist of eight apps to match against it, from all-round default Candy AI to specialists for voice, media, and roleplay.