Candy AI vs Nomi AI: Which One Is Better In 2026?

Candy AI vs Nomi AI

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

Nomi AI

A platform offering customizable AI girlfriends with emotional intelligence and memory, designed for authentic conversations and relationships through text or voice.

Character Diversity

Candy AI

Right after logging into the app, I could see well balanced mix of ethnicities. From East Asian and Latina to dark-skinned beauties.

Most girls seemed to be in their 20s and 30s, but you can also find girls in their 40s and 50s.

When you scroll through the girls, you can notice a little badge saying v2.

This means the girl has a new version of image generation, giving you sharper image detail and more realism.

The search is pretty basic. You can either filter by gender or realistic/anime girls. If you're looking for a specific girl, you'll have to scroll through them manually.

Nomi AI

No pre-made personalities, no variety in ethnicity or age, and no anime — meaning there aren’t any ready-made characters to choose from.

You’ll need to create your own girls — you can have up to 10 in total.

Want more variety? The app lets you set up 10 group chats to mix these characters.

Customization

Candy AI

You start by building her appearance, where 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

Next, you build her personality:

• Personality type: Choose one of 12 distinct personalities (mixing not allowed)
• Relationship type: 12 options to define your relationship
• 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.

But does it actually work? I tried to create a Latina girl with long dark hair, curvy build, and extra large breast size. As you can see on othe image below, the app clearly delivered (at least in my opinion).

The one thing I didn't like is that you can't regenerate the image of the girl if you're not satisfied with her looks.

Nomi AI

As you first log in to the app, you go through the onboarding process — you’ll be asked for your name, age, and gender.

Then, it’s time to set up your AI partner basics:

• Name, and gender: Male, female, or nonbinary.
• Relationship type: Choose what kind of bond you want — from romantic partner to mentor (four options).

Want something unique? Create a custom relationship and explain its background.

Personality Builder is where things get interesting — you can select 3 to 7 traits from several categories:

• Main Characteristics: modest, sarcastic, shy, flirty, etc.
• Expressive: sassy, witty, introverted, etc.
• Temperament & Values: arrogant, dominant, humble, etc.
• Additional: gamer, magical, spiritual, etc.

Then, you can (optionally) add a background story — write your own or let the AI create one for you.

Finally, it's time to choose your companion’s look — but this is where Nomi shows its limits.

You can choose from 500 preset images: 250 anime-style and 250 realistic, with only basic options for body types.

If you’re looking for detailed visual customization, you might find the options a bit limiting — because that’s all Nomi AI currently offers in terms of physical design.

Chat Experience

Candy AI

The chatting felt very smooth. It was like exchanging messages with a girl you're about to meet for a date: short, natural, and to the point.

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

I tried to simulate a date where we would change location multiple times. And to my surprise, she was aware of it, whether we were grabbing coffee at a cozy café or taking a stroll in the park.

Then I tried to test how my girl would handle emotional support. It felt realistic, nothing crazy, nothing over-the-top.

The UI could be better, though. The cramped message box can't be resized, which can be frustrating when you want to send a longer message.

But overall, Candy offers a decent chat experience with short messages that are easy and keep the conversation engaging.

Nomi AI

Customization doesn’t end once you’ve built your Nomi — you can personalize her even more after the chat begins.

In "Backstory +", you can fine-tune even more — from their appearance and personality to how they perceive you.

Within the Mind Map — personalize her memory by adding notes on her interests, goals, and defining traits.

It’s organized into Lore, Topics, and Goals — a neat way to track your relationship’s growing history.

Want to know if Nomi AI's chat feels real? I created Natalie - bold, flirty, and playful - to test it for you.

Starting a chat is easy. Choose from fun, themed ice-breakers — each with three options, or just jump right in.

After I personalized a few things in chat, I can confidently say my girl remembered those settings and stayed consistent with her personality and the situation.

When I tried some jokes, my girlfriend recognized them and played along.

While my girl was engaged in many moments, her empathy sometimes felt a bit surface-level.

And occasionally, my girlfriend’d make odd jumps in conversation — like suggesting pizza right after we planned to cook together.

But the more you chat, the better Nomi knows you — the Mind Map evolves as it keeps track of everything you’ve shared.

Over time, my girlfriend started recalling moments from our past conversations — her replies became more relevant and felt real.

Note: Your Nomi’s memory and chat personalization can seem a bit overwhelming at first, but after a little practice, you’ll find it easy to use and customize.

NSFW Chat Experience

Candy AI

After some time, I built a natural chemistry with my girl, and I was ready to move into spicy territory.

What surprised me was how consistently my girlfriend stuck to her personality. There were no shutdowns, but no over-the-top behavior either. Just the tone I was already used to.

We spent some time role-playing and doing fantasy chat, but she didn't mention anything explicit. I had to break the ice myself.

Bottom line: It seems like Candy girls are not shy to go into explicit territory, but you need to warm them up first. I personally liked it, but I can see how some people would not.

Nomi AI

My girlfriend smoothly shifted from casual flirting to explicit content, adjusting her language as the conversations intensified.

The responses feel organic rather than scripted, and as I shifted my tone to become more explicit, my girlfriend picked up on the language and responded naturally.

What surprised me most was how my girlfriend adjusted her overall approach based on my cues — whether I leaned toward slow-building romance or more direct encounters.

Role-play is where Nomi shows real potential. During testing, she didn't just follow scenarios - she created them.

After my girl settled the rules, she stayed true to the context and consistent with her character.

In one test, I tried to throw my girlfriend off her role, but she held her ground and kept the scene flowing naturally.

While my girlfriend’s “punishment” methods got a bit repetitive, she still kept the experience engaging overall.

Image Generation

Candy AI

You can request an image from the chat interface. Just click the Ask button and describe what you want to see.

But if you want full control, Candy has a dedicated image creator. Here you can select details like:

• Character selection: Choose from Candy girls or use the girl you created.
• Description: Describe the setting, outfit, pose, or accessories.
• Free text prompt: Write your own prompt for complete creative freedom.
• Number of images: Generate anywhere from 1 to 64 images.

I wanted to see the difference between the standard image generation engine and the v2 engine.

First, I generated a mix of close-ups, full-body shots, and outdoor shots with the standard engine. And honestly, these images were already better than most I saw with other AI girlfriend apps.

Standard engine images:

Then I tried the same with the v2 engine. And as you can see, it takes realism even further. The images are high-quality, ultra-realistic, and it's even hard to tell if these are AI or real girls.

V2 engine images:

Nomi AI

Nomi AI offers two ways to generate images:

1. In-chat image generation: Quickly create images that try to fit the conversation
2. Dedicated Image Creator: A separate tool that gives you more control over image customization.

Dedicated Image Creator

• Choose an image style: anime or realistic.
• Write a free-text prompt describing what you want to see.
• Select an aspect ratio (three options available).
• Optionally, add a reference pose by uploading an image.

Quality: Nomi’s image generator delivers generally high-quality photos, though not in high resolution.

Image generation is slower than other platforms, sometimes taking a few minutes per image, but it’s also noticeably cheaper.

Note: NSFW prompts are not allowed. The spiciest results you can get in chat are mild and only appear when they fit the current topic.

Video Generation

Candy AI

You can also turn any image into a video, but it comes with limitations. You can't describe the video yourself, and the video won't show anything explicit.

On the bright side, the videos look nice, and they're high-quality.

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

If you want to see explicit videos, you can unlock the girl's private content. These are 1–2 minute compilation clips of a girl doing a bunch of nasty stuff. They're fun to watch, but they come at a price as they cost a lot of tokens.

Nomi AI

Nomi’s video generator isn’t full video creation — it’s more like turning an image into a short animated clip.

Here's how it works:

• Choose an image to serve as the base.
• Provide a text prompt (make sure it follows the app’s content rules).
• Select the output quality (SD or HD).

The videos work - they're watchable and add more life to your interactions than static images.

But let's be honest: the quality isn't winning any awards. The footage comes out pixelated, and the character movements often feel mechanical rather than natural.

Note: NSFW generation isn’t available, and movement prompts feel a bit limited or don’t always apply to the final video.

Voice Generation

Candy AI

The voice is clear and easy to understand.

It works, but it doesn’t sound natural or warm.

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.

Nomi AI

Nomi AI offers four default voices to choose from, and you can upload your own custom voice to make your girl — and the overall experience — feel more personalized.

One big plus of Nomi AI’s voice feature is its ElevenLabs integration — enabling users to import and use ElevenLabs voices for greater variety, though it requires a paid plan.

Want to know how Nomi AI’s voice actually sounds? It works, but it’s a bit like a slightly robotic audiobook narrator — nothing that’ll make you go “wow.”

The voice does match Nomi’s personality, and she adjusts her tone a little when flirting or expressing emotions.

Safety & 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."

Nomi AI

Their policy clearly states that your messages "may be unencrypted" - meaning someone could potentially read your private conversations.

Nomi AI stores everything. Your account details, chat history, and how you use the app - it's all saved on their servers.

They also share this information with other companies, though they don't specify which ones.

Your bank statement shows a ‘Nomi.ai’ charge — not exactly discreet.”