Candy AI vs CrushOn.ai: Which One Should You Use In 2025?

Candy AI vs CrushOn.ai

I've spent a full week with both Candy AI and CrushOn.ai to see which one truly deserves your attention and subscription. Both platforms make big promises, but they take surprisingly different approaches.

After hundreds of messages exchanged with each AI girl, I've put together clear differences in both platforms.

In this head-to-head comparison, I'll break down exactly how these AI girlfriends stack up across all the features that actually matter.

Whether you're looking for emotional support, entertaining conversation, or a judgment-free space to be yourself, this in-depth comparison will help you choose the right AI girlfriend for your specific needs.

Candy AI

Customizable virtual girlfriend with realistic conversations, appearance customization, and video-generation capabilities.

CrushOn.ai

Adult conversational platform offering AI girlfriend creation and roleplay with privacy-focused features.

Character Diversity

Candy AI

The app features a diverse range of ethnicities—from East Asian and Latina to darker-skinned beauties.

While most characters are in their 20s and 30s, you'll also find girlfriends in their 40s and 50s.

Candy also offers characters powered by their V2 engine, giving you sharper image detail, more realism, and upgraded content options.

Into anime? You’ll find a well-drawn lineup of anime-style partners ready to explore.

The search is pretty basic—you can filter by gender or character type, but if you're looking for specific traits, you'll have to scroll through manually.

CrushOn.ai

Finding your perfect match is straightforward. The search filters let you choose exactly what you want: male, female, or non-binary characters; animated or static portraits; and specific personality traits. Want a friendly detective? Or maybe a mysterious elf? Just tick the right boxes.

The platform organizes characters into easy-to-browse categories like Popular, Trending, and Editor's Choice.

While CrushOn.ai excels in anime and fantasy characters, realistic options are limited. The platform includes both family-friendly and adult-oriented companions, with clear filters to separate the two.

For anime and fantasy fans, this might be exactly what you're looking for. For those seeking ultra-realistic AI companions, you may want to explore other options.

Customization

Candy AI

In the appearance editor, you can choose the following:

• Character style: Anime or realistic
• Ethnicity and age range: Ages 18–55
• Body features: Adjust body type, breast size, and butt size
• Outfit selection: Choose your character's clothing

When it comes to personality and behavior:

• Personality type: Choose one of 12 distinct personalities (mixing not allowed)
• Relationship type: 12 options to define your connection
• Occupation and hobbies: Add more depth to your character
• Voice: Pick from 9 voice options

Once you're done, the app gives you a clear summary of your selections before finalizing your character.

CrushOn.ai

CrushOn.ai skips the usual dropdown menus and instead hands you the keys to full creative control. Here's what I discovered after spending hours testing their character creation system.

Think of it as writing a character bio rather than filling out a form. You'll start with the basics - a photo, name, and age.

Then comes the interesting part: you're free to write detailed descriptions of your character's personality, appearance, and even sample conversations. I found this approach more flexible than preset options, though it does require more thought and effort.

While the free-text system offers more freedom than typical character creators, it also means spending more time getting things right. If you prefer quick setups with preset options, you might find this approach challenging.

Everything's private by default, but you can share your creation if you want to. Choose from three privacy levels:

• Public: anyone can chat with your girl
• Unlisted: only people with the link
• Private: just you

Chat Experience

Candy AI

My girlfriend was reserved at first, responding with short, natural messages rather than essay-length declarations of love

During my tests, she was aware of our location—whether we were grabbing coffee at a cozy café or taking a stroll in the park.

The catch? If you're seeking instant romantic gratification, look elsewhere. Candy.ai aims for authentic & slow development, just like in real life.

The emotional support felt measured and realistic, not over-the-top.

And yes, there are limitations – the cramped message box can't be resized, which can be frustrating when you want to send a longer message.

CrushOn.ai

Note: Chat experience heavily depends on the LLM model you pick. In my testing, I used "CrushOn Taurus 8k".

CrushOn.ai's chat feature surprised me. Not because it's perfect, but because it manages something rare - conversations that actually feel real. Think less "robotic responses" and more "coffee shop banter with someone who gets you."

The AI flirts naturally, shows genuine care, and remembers your conversations. When she teased me about other admirers, it wasn't awkward or forced - it felt like the playful jabs you'd expect from someone confident in your connection.

But there's a catch: longer conversations can get repetitive, and you'll notice some pattern loops, like the inner self-pity monologue of my girl.

You can switch between different chat models when responses feel off. Each model comes with a clear guide explaining what it does best. I found myself using this more than expected, especially when I wanted to shift from light flirting to deeper conversations.

NSFW Chat Experience

Candy AI

My girl didn't dive straight into NSFW territory. Instead, we built natural chemistry through conversations.

What stood out was how consistently my girlfriend stuck to her personality. There were no abrupt shutdowns, but no over-the-top behavior either—just a steady, believable tone.

My girl would dive into role-play and fantasy chat, but I didn’t get anything explicit until after I’d broken the ice.

CrushOn.ai

Note: Chat experience heavily depends on the LLM model you pick. In my testing, I used "CrushOn Taurus 8k".

Think of it as a first date that starts promising but quickly loses steam. When I asked my AI girl about her most intimate experiences, she couldn't tell if they happened with me or someone else. It's like talking to someone who keeps forgetting your shared history.

The flirting? It's there, but doesn't heat up. Imagine a partner who knows the right words but delivers them like they're reading a script.

After testing multiple conversations, I noticed the same phrases popping up again and again. For those seeking genuine intimate connections, this might feel more like a rehearsed performance than natural chemistry.

Image Generation

Candy AI

Candy AI offers two ways to generate images:

• In-chat generation: Click the Ask button and type your prompt—simple and fast.
• Dedicated image creator: A separate tool with more control—perfect for detailed customization.

The Dedicated Image Creator gives you full control over every detail:

• Character selection: Choose from the full roster (no filters or search) or use your custom character.
• Prompt suggestions: Quickly add details like action, outfit, pose, accessories, and scene.
• Free text prompt: Write your own prompt for complete creative freedom.
• Number of images: Generate anywhere from 1 to 64 images.

Image Quality: Whether you choose the Standard or V2 model, you’ll receive crisp, high-quality images that perfectly match your character’s look and personality.

I tested both standard characters and those with the V2 engine— here’s how they compare.

V2 Engine Character Images:

Standard Engine Character Images:

The Standard engine already outperforms most competitors, but the V2 engine takes realism and quality even further. If visuals matter to you, it’s worth the extra cost.

CrushOn.ai

Want pictures of your AI girlfriend? CrushOn.ai can't help you with that.

Video Generation

Candy AI

The videos look nice, featuring smooth animations and high-quality resolution that really bring the characters to life.

But let’s be real—you’ll notice some obvious AI quirks, like characters sometimes moving unnaturally or with awkward motions.

However, there’s a drawback: you can’t choose what appears. You can only click to create a moving video, and the app generates a random animation from your picture.

Want NSFW content? You can only unlock pregenerated videos of your girl—they’re usually 1–2 minutes long but cost 2–5 times your monthly fee per video.

CrushOn.ai

The app doesn't generate videos. No animations. No moving pictures. Just static interactions. That's it.

Voice Generation

Candy AI

The voice is clear and easy to understand, making it suitable for basic interaction. However, it works, it doesn’t sound natural or warm—more like a simple, artificial voice.

Is it usable? Yes. Is it natural? No. If you’re fine with that and don’t expect the feel of a real conversation, it should be good enough.

CrushOn.ai

Want to hear your AI girlfriend's voice on CrushOn.ai? You can't. The app doesn't include voice generation features as of now.

Privacy

Candy AI

The policy does not specify whether your chat messages are encrypted during transmission or stored.

They collect your data, including chat logs and any content you create.

However, they don't clearly explain how that data is protected, so be mindful of what personal information you share.

On your bank statement, charges will appear under the name "Everai."

CrushOn.ai

Your chats aren't encrypted. Simple as that. While you're sharing your thoughts and feelings with your AI girl, those messages could be collected and used to train their system.

The platform also shares your data with advertisers and vendors. You can't control this. You can't opt out. The only thing you can adjust is how the AI responds to you.

At least your bank statement shows "subscribestar.com" - so nobody will know you're having an AI affair.