Two of the most polished premium AI girlfriend platforms going head-to-head with May 2026 audit data. Candy.AI operates under EverAI Limited Malta (VAT MT26663423), with Live Action mode for real-time video interaction (December 2025+) and annual billing at $3.99 a month ($47.88), with the payment screen stating that the plan renews at the same price and term. Infatuated.AI charged $9.99 monthly and $6.99 a month annually at the checkout in August 2026, with 100 tokens on the entry plan under Cogito Sum LLC Delaware + Pixelate LTD Cyprus VAT 60150417G dual-entity operator. Both at the top of our category rankings, but they target different user preferences.
Candy.AI vs Infatuated.AI
Which AI Girlfriend App Is Better? Side-by-side comparison of features, ratings, and value.
··✓ Fact-checked Aug 23, 2026
Candy.AI
8.1/10
VS
Infatuated.AI
8.0/10
Key Metrics Comparison
| Candy.AI | Infatuated.AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor Rating | 8.1/10 | 8.0/10 |
| User Rating | ★ 3.6/5 (3) | ★ 3.8/5 (4) |
| NSFW Level | Explicit NSFW, Roleplay Focused | companion-focused, Explicit NSFW |
| Pricing | Freemium, Subscription ($3.99/mo) | Freemium, Subscription ($6.99/mo) |
| Free Trial | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Web | Web |
| Features | Custom Characters, Image Generation, NSFW Roleplay, Voice Chat | Custom Characters, Image Generation, NSFW Roleplay |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Character Diversity
Tie
Chat Experience
Candy.AI
NSFW & Roleplay
Infatuated.AI
Customization
Tie
Media Capabilities
Candy.AI
Pricing & Value
Infatuated.AI
Overall
Tie
When Candy.AI Is Better
EverAI Limited Malta operator (VAT MT26663423, verified EU entity)
Live Action mode for real-time video-style interaction
Payment screen states the plan renews at the same price and term, with no step-up
Annual billing at $3.99 a month ($47.88), the cheapest entry in this pair
Images cost 2 tokens on the V1 engine, about 20 cents each at the entry top-up
Memory recalled a pet name, a profession and a location detail across days in our test
Failed video generations were not charged
When Infatuated.AI Is Better
Checkout-verified in August 2026 at $9.99 monthly or $6.99 a month annually
Cancels in two clicks with no survey, retention offer or discount, the cleanest flow in our catalogue
Cogito Sum LLC Delaware and Pixelate LTD Cyprus dual-entity operator
Focused companion experience without media clutter
Explicit text, images and video all passed without an adult filter
Video worked on three of three attempts at 30 to 35 tokens a clip
Our Verdict
Choose Candy.AI if you want media-rich premium experience. Candy operates under EverAI Limited Malta (VAT MT26663423), publishes Live Action mode (December 2025+) for real-time interaction, and prices annual billing at $3.99 a month ($47.88). The payment screen states plainly that the plan renews at the same price and term, so there is no step-up at renewal, which is rare in this category.
Choose Infatuated.AI if you want focused companion experience with documented annual savings. Infatuated charged $9.99 monthly and $6.99 a month annually at the August 2026 checkout, with 100 tokens on the entry plan, under Cogito Sum LLC Delaware and Pixelate LTD Cyprus VAT 60150417G dual-entity operator structure. At the August 2026 checkout Candy.AI's annual rate is $3.99 a month against Infatuated's $6.99, so annual pricing favours Candy.
For most users, Candy.AI offers better overall value via Live Action mode and broader feature set. Infatuated.AI's focused companion approach fits users who prefer conversation-first over media-heavy alternatives, and the annual pricing beats Candy on per-month basis.
Both apps documented in the May 2026 nine-app audit. Candy.AI's discount badge was still displayed in late July, months after Easter, and the payment screen states the plan renews at the same price and term. Whatever the badge is called, the rate you sign up at is the rate that recurs. Infatuated.AI's checkout charged $9.99 monthly and $6.99 a month annually in August 2026, below every figure that circulated earlier in the year. Aggregator sites typically show outdated pricing for both. See the full May 2026 pricing audit for source verification.
📝 Last updated
August 23, 2026. Both apps retested on paid accounts. Candy.AI's annual rate is $3.99 a month ($47.88) and the payment screen states the plan renews at the same price and term, so the Easter Sale framing this comparison previously used no longer applies. Infatuated.AI's checkout charged $9.99 monthly and $6.99 a month annually, well below the $14.87 and $11.99 published earlier in the year, with 100 tokens on the entry plan rather than 250. One argument was removed as incorrect: annual pricing favours Candy.AI, not Infatuated.AI. Verified by Derek Leon from paid accounts on 28 July and 9 August 2026.
May 11, 2026. Comparison refreshed with the May 2026 nine-app pricing audit data and v3 review series cross-references. See our review index for the underlying individual reviews.
Editorial Transparency
This comparison is based on hands-on testing of both platforms on paid accounts. Pricing, per-action token costs and renewal terms were checked at the checkout on 28 July 2026 for Candy.AI and 9 August 2026 for Infatuated.AI.
