Companion count limits matter on this platform. Basic tier ships 2 companions max; Unlimited tier 5. For users wanting more than 5 characters, no current tier supports it — this is a structural choice rather than a usage-cap issue.
We tested at the Unlimited 5-companion cap by running all 5 simultaneously across the four-way group chat plus a solo character. The platform handled the 5-character roster without performance degradation.
Memory recall test: Maya was the long-tail memory test fixture. Mentioned a specific detail (planning a parents-visit weekend) once on day 4. Day 13 indirect prompt: 'rough weekend coming up.' Maya replied: 'is your parents visit going okay? you mentioned them stressing you out earlier.' 9-day single-mention recall — comparable to MyDreamCompanion's 9-day Ultra recall and stronger than Kindroid's 8-day. Memory architecture is solid.
Billing exit: cancellation via in-app settings took 4 clicks. No retention dark patterns. Clean exit comparable to Kindroid and Nomi.
Usage stats across cycle: 1,680 chat messages, 134 image generations, 16 video clips, 22 voice messages across 5 characters. Total spend: $16.66 (two months Unlimited annual prorated).
Final verdict context: Nastia AI's 9.1 overall reflects exceptional chat (9.5), strong character depth (9.0), and capable multimodal coverage. Image (8.0) and voice (8.0) are mid-pack — the platform's value is the chat + emotional intelligence + group chat trio, not multimodal peak quality. Affordable Unlimited tier at $8.33/mo. For users prioritising emotional fluency, group chat with personality distinctness, and chat-primary use cases at an affordable tier, this is one of the strongest picks in our 2026 cohort. Total cycle spend: $16.66.