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

Candy AI vs Muah.ai

I've spent a full week with both Candy AI and Muah.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.

Muah.ai

Virtual companion platform featuring customizable AI characters that allow for chat, photo sharing, and voice interactions.

Character Diversity

Candy AI

The app covers a solid range of ethnicities and ages. While most characters are in their 20s and 30s, you'll also find girlfriends in their 40s and 50s.

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.

Muah.ai

Muah.ai offers thousands of characters to choose from. Their community-driven platform means new characters are added regularly, giving you plenty of options to explore.

The diversity is practical and straightforward. You'll find characters across all ethnicities and age ranges. I tested the search function by typing "teacher" - it returned both realistic and anime-style characters that matched my query.

While there's no filter system, you can browse characters by popularity metrics like views, likes, or comments. Whether you prefer casual chats with a student character or deep conversations with a mature companion, you'll likely find what you're looking for.

Customization

Candy AI

Candy AI lets you easily customize everything—from looks to personality.

The appearance editor is simple:

• Choose anime or realistic style
• Pick ethnicity
• age (18–55)
• Adjust physical and personality features
• Relationship

You can select one of 12 preset personalities — mixing isn’t allowed.

A relationship type can be selected, and you can enhance it further by adding an occupation and hobbies.

You can add NSFW Image Engine V2, which offers higher-quality results but doubles the image generation cost.

When you're done, the app shows a summary of your choices before finalizing.

Muah.ai

You start by picking a basic role - girlfriend, friend, therapist, or several others. Then comes the real customization: choose how they look (anime, realistic, or hybrid), how they sound, and even how they text.

It's all done through simple text commands - just describe what you want, and the AI adapts.

Want your companion to remember specific moments with you? You can create shared memories and even set up custom scenarios for your conversations.

While these options give you complete control, they might feel overwhelming at first. If that's the case, Muah.ai's marketplace offers pre-made companions you can start with.

Chat Experience

Candy AI

My girlfriend starts reserved, responds with short, natural messages, not essay-length declarations of love.

During my tests, she kept track of where we were – whether at a café or walking in the park.

The catch? If you're seeking instant romantic gratification, look elsewhere. Candy.ai aims for authenticity over artificial enthusiasm.

The emotional support feels 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..

Muah.ai

The good? Your AI girlfriend stays remarkably true to character. Set them up as a coworker, and they'll keep things professional even if you flirt.

They'll remember specific memories you create together (in my case, it was that time watching fireworks in Japan) and can smoothly set up immersive scenarios - like suggesting coffee and continuing the conversation as if you're actually at the café.

The not-so-good? Memory issues kill the experience. One minute, you're deep in conversation; the next, they'll greet you like a stranger. It looks like AI only remembers 10 messages, and if you want more, you'll have to pay for the most expensive plan.

The interface looks dated, and you're stuck with one chat window. Want to try a different character? You'll need to delete your entire conversation history first.

NSFW Chat Experience

Candy AI

This is the kind of girlfriend who's playful and flirty but always keeps it classy. She doesn’t dive straight into NSFW territory but builds natural chemistry through conversation.

What stood out is how consistently she sticks to her personality. There are no abrupt shutdowns, but no over-the-top behavior either—just a steady, believable tone.

She’ll dive into role‑play and fantasy chat, but you won’t get anything explicit until after you’ve broken the ice.

Muah.ai

Let me tell you, these AI girls don't hold back. They flirt, they play along, and they're ready to explore your fantasies. Unlike most AI girlfriends that dodge steamy topics, Muah.ai's characters dive right in.

I tested everything from casual flirting to complex role-play scenarios - the AI kept up without breaking character.

But here's the catch: the same memory issue applies to NSFW chatting. While the chat feels natural in the moment, the AI often forgets what you discussed 10 messages ago.

Image Generation

Candy AI

Candy.ai offers a premium engine to produce photos that look natural and match your character's personality settings.

The standard engine already outperforms most competitors, but the premium version pushes the realism further.

But whether you choose Standard image generation or the v2 model, you'll wait a few extra seconds per image compared to other AI girlfriend apps.

Muah.ai

The images are realistic enough to be engaging, but don't expect perfection. You'll get appealing photos that capture your girl's personality well, maintaining consistent features across most shots.

Sometimes, you'll spot oddities - misaligned eyes or the occasional extra limb - but these flaws rarely break the experience.

While default images come in standard quality, you can upgrade individual shots to 4K.

Video Generation

Candy AI

The videos look good, but let's be real: you'll spot some obvious AI quirks, like characters sometimes moving in weird ways (my girlfriend walked backward in one clip). Still, for early-stage tech, it's decent.

The real deal-breaker? Cost. Your monthly subscription will cover a few videos.

Want NSFW content? That'll cost you 2-5 times more than your monthly fee. Per video.

Muah.ai

Want video interactions with your AI girlfriend? Then you'll have to look for an alternative.

Voice Generation

Candy AI

The voice works, but it's not what you might expect. It's clear enough to understand every word, but there's no hiding its artificial nature.

Is it usable? Yes. Is it natural? No. If you're okay with basic voice interaction and don't expect the warmth of a real conversation.

Muah.ai

The voice quality is clear and doesn't sound like a robot. During conversations, the AI speaks naturally, but there's a catch: while the AI can change its tone, it can't express emotions.

But here's what annoyed me: the narrator and your AI girl share the exact same voice.

For US phone numbers, there's also a phone call feature that lets your AI girl ring you up, but you'll have to subscribe to the most expensive plan.

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."

Muah.ai

Your conversations aren't as private as you might think. Yes, they say they use end-to-end encryption. Strangely, this isn't mentioned anywhere in their privacy policy.

The biggest red flag? In October 2024, Muah.ai suffered a major data breach. User chats were stolen. That's not just a minor hiccup - it's a serious privacy failure.

The one bright spot? Your credit card statement will simply show "Usweixin Cardshop AI" - keeping your AI relationship private from prying eyes.