Our Top 3 AI Girlfriend Apps in 2026 (And Why)

We review a lot of AI girlfriend and companion apps. These three are the ones we recommend most often—and here’s why.

1. SweetDream AI – Best for live video and a real “see her” experience.

SweetDream is the only major platform we rank that offers real live chat and video call with your AI companion. You’re not just texting or getting voice messages—you can go face-to-face on camera. That’s a big deal if you want the closest thing to a real video date. The free tier is strong too: daily messages, free image generation, and custom companion creation so you can try before you pay. Premium (from about $9.99/month with frequent discounts) unlocks unlimited messages, live video, advanced image and video generation, and voice. We rank it #1 and Editor’s Choice because nothing else in our list does live video. Full SweetDream AI review.

2. Candy AI – Best for character variety and a no-commitment trial.

Candy doesn’t do live video. What it does is 100+ characters, a detailed “create your own” builder (ethnicity, voice, personality, hobbies), and a 7-day full-access trial. You can test chat, voice, images, and video without a subscription. After the trial, pricing is token-based across plans. If you care more about “lots of personalities and my own design” than live cam, Candy is the pick. Strong ratings (e.g. 4.18/5 on SpicyRanks) and a clear focus on uncensored, personalized fantasy. Full Candy AI review.

3. GoLove AI – Best for low cost and a big roster.

GoLove gives you 300+ AI companions, voice messages, and NSFW video messages on PRO. The free tier lets you browse and message with limits. PRO starts at $4.15/month on the yearly plan—one of the lowest entry points we’ve seen for unlimited messaging plus voice and video messages. No live call, but for “lots of characters, adult content, and cheap premium,” GoLove is hard to beat. Full GoLove AI review.

Why these three?

• SweetDream = unique (live video) + generous free tier.
• Candy = variety + trial + strong builder.
• GoLove = value + big catalog + voice and video messages.

Your “best” depends on what you want: live video → SweetDream; characters and trial → Candy; low price and variety → GoLove. For the full picture, use our Compare table and AI Girlfriend Platforms list—we keep both updated as platforms change.