Illustrative preview dataScores below are computed from a structurally complete staging dataset, not from published test findings about these products.
The answer depends on the job, not a universal winner. Start with what will a paid plan change in my weekly routine? Then read the four categories, the evidence date and the caveat before you choose.
How this set was selected: Global edition uses the 2026-09 illustrative lock. It is not an official market ranking or a record of a completed hands-on test.
| Category | Question to ask |
|---|---|
| Relationship | attention and recovery |
| Roleplay | scene and character continuity |
| Memory | what survives a new session |
| Value | cost, limits and friction |
Start with the decision you need to make, then inspect the same evidence fields for two products. The order is a prompt for investigation, not a verdict about your private life. Treat AI companion value and pricing as a starting point and apply the same question to two products.
A short list earns its place by making the next check obvious: open the app page, read the date, then verify the current store terms.
Keep the observation date beside the conclusion. Features, pricing and access rules move quickly, so a useful page tells you when its snapshot was taken and where to check the current terms.
Do not stretch a preview into a factual promise. Features, prices and access conditions can change, so the next edition must check them again.
The 2026-09 illustrative lock keeps the same four categories — Relationship, Roleplay, Memory and Value — beside dated receipts and a visible limitation.