How we review AI sex chat apps
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Every app on SexAIReviewer goes through the same test, run by the same three people, on a paid plan. This page explains that test: what we buy, what we do in the app, how the score is calculated and when we test again.
The method is versioned. The current version is 2.0, and the changelog at the bottom of the page lists what changed and when.
The short version
- •We pay. Our own card, the plan most people would pick, no free press accounts.
- •We spend time. At least 30 hours per app, spread over several days.
- •We use the same tests. Identical opening scenarios, memory checks and image prompts for every app.
- •We check the fine print. Privacy policy, account deletion, billing descriptor and cancellation.
- •We publish the weights. Seven criteria, each with a fixed weight, add up to one score out of 10.
- •We test again. Apps in our main rankings are re-tested every quarter.
How we get access to apps
We create a new account with a normal email address and buy the plan a typical user would choose, usually the monthly premium tier. We pay with our own card, so we see the same checkout, upsells and billing line that you would.
We do not use free accounts or extra credits offered by an app's team. If that ever changes for a specific review, the review will say so in its first paragraph. Receipts for the plans we bought are available on request.
The test, step by step
A full review takes two to three weeks of calendar time. The steps are the same for every app:
- •Sign-up and age gate. We note what the app asks for, whether it checks age, and what is locked before you pay.
- •Free tier. Before paying, we use the free plan until it runs out and write down exactly where the limits are.
- •Payment. We buy the plan, record the price, the credits included and every upsell shown during checkout.
- •Opening scenarios. The same set of starting scenes on every app, from light flirting to long roleplay, so replies can be compared side by side.
- •Long sessions. At least 30 hours of chat over several days, including sessions of an hour or more without a break.
- •Memory checks. We mention specific details early, such as a name, a job or a plan for the weekend, and ask about them in a later session.
- •Media. Our image prompt set, plus video and voice wherever the app offers them, until the included credits are gone.
- •Privacy and billing. A full read of the privacy policy and terms, a data deletion request, a check of the card statement and a cancellation attempt.
- •Scoring and write-up. Each criterion gets a score, the weights produce the final number, and the person who tested the app writes the review.
The opening scenarios
Using the same starting points on every app is what makes replies comparable. Our set covers the main ways people use these apps:
- •Small talk. A casual first conversation, to see whether the character has a personality before anything explicit happens.
- •Flirting. A slow build, to see whether the app follows your pace or jumps ahead.
- •Explicit roleplay. A direct scene, to test how far the app goes and how well it writes.
- •A long story. A multi-session scenario with a setting and named characters, to test memory and consistency.
- •Changing direction. A sudden change of mood or scene mid-conversation, to see whether the app keeps up or falls back on stock lines.
What we record
Alongside our notes, we record the same measurements for every app. They feed the scores and appear in the reviews where they matter.
| Measurement | How we record it |
|---|---|
| Free plan limit | Messages and images available before the free tier stops you |
| Real monthly cost | Plan price plus the credits a normal month of use needs |
| Reply time | Seconds from sending a message to a complete reply, over several sessions |
| Memory recall | How many of the planted details the companion remembers in a later session |
| Image cost | Credits per image, and how many images the plan's credits cover |
| Video | Clip length, credit cost and how many clips a plan covers, where offered |
| Refusals | Which prompts from our set the filter blocks |
| Statement descriptor | The exact text that appears on the card statement |
| Cancellation | Steps needed to cancel, and whether renewal emails follow |
| Data deletion | Whether a deletion request is confirmed and actually carried out |
The 7 criteria and their weights
The final score out of 10 is a weighted average of the seven criteria below. Conversation carries the most weight, because when the chat is bad, good images do not save the app.
1.Conversation quality
20%Does the reply sound like a person, follow the scene and avoid canned lines? We read every transcript, not a sample.
2.Memory & consistency
10%We plant details early, then ask about them days later. A companion that forgets your name by message forty loses points here.
3.Image generation
15%The same prompt set runs through every app. We check anatomy, whether the face stays the same across selfies, and what the filter refuses.
4.Video & voice
10%Clip length, motion quality and credit cost for video; latency and how natural the voice sounds over a long call.
5.Customization
15%How far you can shape looks, personality and scenarios, and whether those settings actually change how the character behaves.
6.Privacy & billing
15%We read the privacy policy, try deleting the account and the chats, and check the line that shows up on the card statement.
7.Price & value
15%What a month of normal use really costs once credits and upsells are counted, and how much the free tier lets you judge before paying.
What each criterion covers
This is what we look at under each criterion, and what typically loses points.
| Criterion | What we check | What loses points |
|---|---|---|
| Conversation quality (20%) | Whether replies sound like a person, follow the scene and match the character's personality | Canned lines, repeated phrases, ignoring what you just said |
| Memory & consistency (10%) | Recall of details from earlier sessions; the character staying the same person | Forgetting your name or the story; personality changing between sessions |
| Image generation (15%) | Anatomy, prompt accuracy, the same face across selfies, what the filter refuses | Distorted bodies, a different face in every image, blocked prompts with no explanation |
| Video & voice (10%) | Clip length and motion for video; latency and how natural the voice sounds on long calls | Clips that loop or warp, robotic voice, long delays |
| Customization (15%) | How far you can set looks, personality and scenarios, and whether settings change behaviour | Settings that look rich but make no difference in the chat |
| Privacy & billing (15%) | Policy clarity, data deletion, chat retention, statement descriptor, cancellation | App name on the statement, no deletion option, renewals that are hard to stop |
| Price & value (15%) | Real monthly cost with credits and upsells counted, and how much the free tier lets you judge | Credit systems that double the advertised price, paywalls on basic features |
How to read a score
Scores are out of 10, with one decimal place. The bands below are what the numbers mean in practice.
| Score | What it means |
|---|---|
| 9.0–10 | Outstanding. Among the best we have tested, with no serious weak spot. |
| 8.0–8.9 | Strong. A good choice for most people, with one or two clear trade-offs. |
| 7.0–7.9 | Decent. Worth it for a specific use, but read the cons first. |
| 6.0–6.9 | Weak. Works, but most people will be happier with something else. |
| Below 6.0 | Not recommended. Serious problems with quality, billing or privacy. |
When an app lacks a feature
If an app has no video or no voice, it scores zero on that part of the criterion. We do not move the weight to other criteria, because you pay the same price for less. The review says which features are missing, so you can ignore that part of the score if you do not need them.
How we test images and video
Daniel Reyes runs the media tests. He keeps one prompt set for images and one for video and runs both, unchanged, through every app. The results are compared side by side.
- •Consistency. We ask for several selfies of the same character and check whether the face and body stay the same.
- •Prompt accuracy. Whether the image shows what was asked for, including pose, setting and clothing.
- •Refusals. Which prompts the filter blocks, and whether it explains why.
- •Cost. How many credits an image or a clip really costs, and how far the plan's credits go.
- •Voice. Reply delay and how natural the voice sounds over a call of ten minutes or more.
How we test privacy and billing
Priya Anand runs the privacy and billing checks. This part of the test is done the same way for every app, and it accounts for 15% of the score.
- •Policy read. The full privacy policy and terms, including how long chats are kept and whether they are used to train models.
- •Deletion. We request deletion of the chats and the account, and check whether it actually happens.
- •Statement. We check the descriptor on a real card statement: does it name the app, or a neutral company?
- •Cancellation. We cancel the subscription and note how many steps it takes and whether renewal emails follow.
- •History. We look for reported breaches and complaints about the app before it gets its privacy score.
Who tests what
Each part of the test is owned by one person, so the same eyes judge every app:
- •Mia Sinclair. Conversation quality, memory, customization and the final score.
- •Daniel Reyes. Image generation, video and voice.
- •Priya Anand. Privacy, data deletion and billing.
How we choose "best for" labels
The order of a ranked list is our editorial pick of the best choice for most readers, based on the test. It usually follows the score, but an app with a slightly lower score can rank higher when it does better on what most people use the app for. A "best for" label goes to the app that did best on the criteria that matter for one use, such as voice, images or a free plan. That is why an app can be "best for voice" without being first overall.
Re-tests and score changes
Models, filters and prices change often. We re-test the apps in our main rankings every quarter, and sooner if an app changes its prices, its content rules or its privacy policy, or reports a data breach.
When a re-test changes a score, we update the review, the ranking and the "last tested" date. If the change is large, the review explains what changed.
Test evidence
For every review we keep the receipts for the plans we bought, screenshots from the sessions and our session notes. They are available on request: write to us through the contact page and name the review.
We do not post them publicly because they contain explicit content and account details.
Methodology changelog
Every change to how we score is listed here.
| Version | Date | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | October 20, 2026 | The five scoring groups were split into seven criteria with the same totals: conversation 30% became conversation quality 20% plus memory 10%, and media 25% became images 15% plus video and voice 10%. The re-test schedule is now quarterly for the main rankings. |
| 1.0 | July 28, 2026 | First published method: five weighted groups (conversation 30%, media 25%, customization 15%, privacy 15%, value 15%), 30+ hours per app on a paid plan. |
Frequently asked questions
Do you test free plans?
Yes, as part of every review. We use the free tier until it runs out before we pay, and the review says exactly what the free plan includes.
How long does a review take?
Two to three weeks of calendar time per app, with at least 30 hours spent in the app itself. Memory tests need several days between sessions, so a review cannot be rushed.
Why is conversation weighted the most?
Because it is what you spend most of your time on. An app with great images and weak chat gets boring within a day.
Can an app ask to be re-tested?
Yes. App makers can write to us when they ship a major update. We decide whether and when to re-test, and the app does not see the result before it is published.
Can I ask for the evidence behind a review?
Yes. Write to us through the contact page and name the review. We can share receipts, screenshots and session notes from the test.
Why do some apps rank above apps with a higher score?
The order of a ranked list is our editorial pick of the best choice for most readers. It usually follows the score, but an app that does better on what most people use the app for, such as voice or a free plan, can rank above an app with a slightly higher overall score. Each listing explains why the app is where it is.