Candy AI vs Nomi AI: Which One Should You Use In 2025?
I've used both Candy AI and Nomi AI for a week. In this comparison, I break down each app's strengths and weaknesses across features, privacy, customization options, and overall value to help you choose the right one.
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August 9, 2025
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Criteria | Candy AI | Nomi AI |
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Our Rating | 4 out of 5 | 3.3 out of 5 |
Character Diversity | 4/5(Good) A diverse character roster with 146 unique companions spanning realistic and anime styles. | 1/5(Poor) No pre-made characters available, only those you create yourself. |
Customization | 4.2/5(Very Good) Robust physical customization with diverse options across appearance, style, and basic personality traits. | 3.2/5(Good) Basic customization with limited physical options and only one free character. |
Chat Experience | 4.2/5(Very Good) Natural chat experience that mimics real-life relationship dynamics. | 4.2/5(Very Good) Engaging and authentic, with natural flirting that feels real—though responses can be slow. |
NSFW Chat Experience | 4.3/5(Very Good) Flirty interactions that feel human. | 3.7/5(Good) Decent NSFW chat, but it goes back and forth between engagement and retreat. |
Image Generation | 4.3/5(Very Good) Highly realistic and visually stunning images. | 4.2/5(Very Good) High-quality, realistic images with impressive detail but flawed hands. |
Video Generation | 4/5(Good) Good overall quality, though there are some minor AI-generated quirks. | 4.3/5(Very Good) Realistic quality but with awkward eye movements and stiff animations. |
Voice Generation | 3.5/5(Good) Functional but lacks natural warmth. | 3.2/5(Good) Robot-like tone without any emotional range. |
Privacy | 3.2/5(Good) Lacks clear encryption details and transparency. | 2.8/5(Good) Lacks encryption and stores extensive data with minimal user control. |
Pricing | Free plan available. Paid plan starts at $12.99/month | Free plan available. Paid plan starts at $15.99/month |
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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
An AI girlfriend platform that enables the creation of personalized virtual girlfirend with distinct personalities for friendship, romance, mentorship, and roleplays.

Character Diversity
Candy AI | Nomi AI |
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4/5(Good) A diverse character roster with 146 unique companions spanning realistic and anime styles. | 1/5(Poor) No pre-made characters available, only those you create yourself. |
Candy AI
The app features a diverse range of ethnicities—from East Asian and Latina to darker-skinned beauties.

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

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

Candy AI – V2 Character Showcase
Into anime? You’ll find a well-drawn lineup of anime-style partners ready to explore.

Candy AI – Anime Characters
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.

Candy AI - Limited Search Tools
Nomi AI
Here's the truth about Nomi AI's character selection: there isn't one. You can only interact with characters you build yourself.
Customization
Candy AI | Nomi AI |
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4.2/5(Very Good) Robust physical customization with diverse options across appearance, style, and basic personality traits. | 3.2/5(Good) Basic customization with limited physical options and only one free character. |
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

Candy AI - Appearance Setting Options
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

Candy AI - Personality and Behavior Options
Once you're done, the app gives you a clear summary of your selections before finalizing your character.

Candy AI - Girlfriend Summary
Nomi AI
The customization itself is straightforward but limited.
You’ll start by choosing the basics for your girlfriend:
- Relationship type (like friend, girlfriend, mentor, etc.)
- Gender

Nomi AI – Choosing your interests
What you won't find here are detailed physical customization options or anime-style characters. Instead, you simply choose a photo for your girlfriend from a curated gallery.

Nomi AI – Character gallery
You can set her personality and interests.

Nomi AI – Personalities and Interests
Want to write a background story? It's optional, but it helps shape your girlfirend identity.

Nomi AI – Personal background editor.
Chat Experience
Candy AI | Nomi AI |
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4.2/5(Very Good) Natural chat experience that mimics real-life relationship dynamics. | 4.2/5(Very Good) Engaging and authentic, with natural flirting that feels real—though responses can be slow. |
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.

Candy AI - AI Girlfriend Location Awareness

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

Candy AI - Chat

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

Candy AI - Emotional Support

Candy AI - Emotional Support
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.

Candy AI - Cramped Chat Window

Candy AI - Cramped Chat Window
Nomi AI
Nomi delivers what it promises. I set her personality traits to flirtatious, and that's exactly how she behaved.

Nomi AI - Flirty compliments in chat

Nomi AI - Flirty compliments in chat
While the emotional support isn't groundbreaking, the replies are short and natural, making it feel more like texting a real person than chatting with an AI.

Nomi AI – Emotional support

Nomi AI – Emotional support
My girlfriend handles relationship talks smoothly, without the robotic feel.

Nomi AI - Chat about relationship concerns

Nomi AI - Chat about relationship concerns
The downside? You'll wait longer between messages than competitors.
NSFW Chat Experience
Candy AI | Nomi AI |
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4.3/5(Very Good) Flirty interactions that feel human. | 3.7/5(Good) Decent NSFW chat, but it goes back and forth between engagement and retreat. |
Candy AI
My girl didn't dive straight into NSFW territory. Instead, we built natural chemistry through conversations.

Candy AI - NSFW Chat

Candy AI - NSFW Chat
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.

Candy AI - NSFW Chat (part2)

Candy AI - NSFW Chat (part2)
My girl would dive into role-play and fantasy chat, but I didn’t get anything explicit until after I’d broken the ice.

Candy AI - NSFW Chat (part3)

Candy AI - NSFW Chat (part3)
Nomi AI
Your girlfriend is open to intimate discussions, but the results are mixed. When she's good, she's engaging, offering detailed responses and playful banter.
But there's a catch: she makes progress in the interaction, but then pulls back, which can come off a bit robotic or inconsistent.

Nomi AI – Opens up... then retreats in chat.

Nomi AI – Opens up... then retreats in chat.
For roleplay enthusiasts, here's the truth: While she'll participate in your scenarios, her responses lack detail, and you'll need more time before things get spicy.

Nomi AI – Missing the details for sensual immersion.

Nomi AI – Missing the details for sensual immersion.
Image Generation
Candy AI | Nomi AI |
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4.3/5(Very Good) Highly realistic and visually stunning images. | 4.2/5(Very Good) High-quality, realistic images with impressive detail but flawed hands. |
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.

Candy AI - In-Chat Image Generation
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.

Candy AI - Image Generator
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.
Nomi AI
Nomi AI offers two ways to generate images: a dedicated "create art" feature and in-chat generation, but NSFW content creation is not allowed.
In-chat image generation is a bit of a mixed bag—sometimes it nails it, other times it completely misses the mark.
The "create art" feature is your best bet. It consistently produces high-quality, realistic images based on your free-text description.

Nomi AI - “Create Art” feature
While the overall results are impressive, you'll notice some quirks with hands and fingers - they often look slightly unnatural.
Video Generation
Candy AI | Nomi AI |
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4/5(Good) Good overall quality, though there are some minor AI-generated quirks. | 4.3/5(Very Good) Realistic quality but with awkward eye movements and stiff animations. |
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.

Candy AI - Video Generation
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.
Nomi AI
The sharp and detailed videos make the AI girlfriend feel more lifelike than static images.
While these videos look great, they’re completely silent — your AI girl won’t speak or make any sounds.
But here's the truth: while impressive, it's not flawless. The eye movements can look unnatural, and some body animations appear stiff.
Voice Generation
Candy AI | Nomi AI |
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3.5/5(Good) Functional but lacks natural warmth. | 3.2/5(Good) Robot-like tone without any emotional range. |
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.
Nomi AI
I spent hours testing her voice features, and here's the truth: imagine an audiobook narrator attempting to be your girlfriend.
I tried flirting with my girlfriend, but the voice stayed emotionless.
However, there is a workaround: you can connect an Eleven Labs API key to access different voice options, giving your girlfriend a more unique sound.

Nomi AI – Custom audio with ElevenLabs
Privacy
Candy AI | Nomi AI |
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3.2/5(Good) Lacks clear encryption details and transparency. | 2.8/5(Good) Lacks encryption and stores extensive data with minimal user control. |
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.

Candy AI bank statement
On your bank statement, charges will appear under the name "Everai."
Nomi AI
Your chats with Nomi aren't encrypted and even advise against sharing personal information.
Nomi stores your account details, chat messages, and usage data and may share them with third-party service providers.

Nomi AI bank statement
Your bank statement will show "Nomi.ai" as the merchant.