An honest guide in a niche full of hype
CompanionScoutAI is an independent, research-based review site for AI companion, chatbot and roleplay apps. The category moves fast, markets hard, and rarely tells you the parts that matter — the real monthly cost, the data practices, the regulatory record. We exist to fill that gap.
What we believe
- Independence first. No paid placement, ever. Rankings come only from our 100-point method.
- Honesty over hype. Every review names the downsides — token costs, content restrictions, regulatory history.
- Privacy is not a footnote. We weight data handling at 20% because these are intimate conversations.
- Adults only. This is an 18+ site for adults evaluating adult products. We describe adult features factually and never display explicit content.
How we work
Our assessments are research-based — drawn from official product information, public pricing, documented company history, regulatory filings and synthesized community feedback. We don’t fake hands-on testing, and we refresh ranked pages roughly every 30 days because pricing and policies change so often. Read the full editorial policy.
How we’re funded
Reader-supported via affiliate links, which are always marked
sponsored nofollow and disclosed. Commissions never affect a
ranking. See our affiliate disclosure.
A note on wellbeing
Companion apps can offer company and low-pressure conversation, but they are not a substitute for professional mental-health care. If you’re struggling, please contact a qualified provider or a local crisis line — in the US, call or text 988.