Guides
Explainers, head-to-heads and how-to guides for getting the most out of AI companions.
How to set up an AI companion account you would not mind leaking
A practical setup routine for AI companion apps: the email, the payment trail, and what never to type. Twenty minutes of work that beats picking a private app.
Candy AI vs Nomi: which AI companion should you pick?
A head-to-head of Candy AI and Nomi after real use. Candy wins on polish and visuals, Nomi wins on memory and depth. Here is who should pick which, and why.
How AI companion memory actually works, and how to test it in ten minutes
Memory is what separates good AI companion apps from mediocre ones. Here is how it works under the hood and a ten-minute test that exposes the difference.
How to move off Character AI without losing what you built
A practical guide to switching away from Character AI. What transfers, what you rebuild by hand, and how to test a replacement before you commit.
What is an AI companion? A plain guide from someone who uses them
An AI companion is a chatbot built for ongoing relationships, not one-off answers. Here is what that means, the main types, and what to expect before you start.