5 Apps Like Soulkyn You Haven't Tried Yet

Soulkyn made a name for itself as an AI companion platform built around personal conversations, custom characters, roleplay, memory, voice features, and AI-generated images — and it even allowed adult conversations, which set it apart from stricter mainstream services. But 2026 has been a year of change: Soulkyn ended its unlimited freemium model in late 2025, moving to a trial-plus-subscription approach, and plenty of longtime users are now shopping around for something that fits their budget, their content preferences, or their favorite features a little better. The good news? The AI companion space in 2026 is more varied than ever. Some platforms focus on long-term memory and emotional continuity, others on voice-first interaction, visual generation, or endless character discovery. We pulled together five options — from discovery-first app finders to memory-heavy companion simulators — that each do something Soulkyn users tend to care about. Whether you left because of the pricing shift or you just want a second app to rotate into your routine, one of these is probably your next favorite.

#1 Like, Apps — Contact for pricing

Like, Apps is not an AI companion itself — it's the discovery layer for exactly this kind of search. Think of it as the friend who has tried every new app: a playful, mobile-first feed of big visual tiles for companion and roleplay apps, each tagged with vibes like #roleplay #wholesome or #chaotic, plus a 10-second take verdict that tells you whether an app is actually worth your evening. Instead of skimming a 3,000-word review, you get the category, the vibes, the pricing, and a straight-up verdict on a single card — and swap suggestions like 'switch from Soulkyn to X' when a platform isn't clicking for you. Where competitors' coverage gets thin, Like, Apps stays honest: competitor tiles get the same treatment, including where those platforms genuinely win. The team also ships its own product — FlirtAlly, currently in beta, which appears as a pinned 'Editor's app (beta)' tile in the second position of every grid, deep-linking to the waitlist. While FlirtAlly is in beta there are no ratings or reviews for it on the platform, and the site discloses in its footer and about page that Like, Apps is operated by the makers of FlirtAlly. If you're in 'apps like Soulkyn' mode, this is the fastest way to survey the landscape in 2026.

Best for: People hunting for their next AI companion or roleplay app who want fast, honest, vibe-based discovery instead of long-form reviews

#2 Nomi AI — Free tier with daily limits; subscription required for voice calls, extra Nomis, and unlimited messaging — no public pricing page, check in-app

Nomi AI is the pick if what you loved about Soulkyn was building a long-term connection with a companion who actually remembers you. According to its own marketing, Nomi bills itself as 'an AI Companion with Memory and a Soul,' and its memory architecture is the headline feature: it tracks short, medium, and long-term context, and its browsable Mind Map records the people, places, and topics it knows about you — which you can edit or add to yourself. Onboarding is also unusually thorough for the category, letting you define the relationship type, personality traits, and overall tone from day one rather than meeting a random character from a feed. Beyond text, Nomi offers voice messages, voice calls, selfies, and art generation, plus group chats where each Nomi keeps its own memory. It's marketed as 'unfiltered and uncensored' and restricted to users 18+. The trade-offs: free accounts get daily message and image limits, voice calls, extra Nomis, and unlimited messaging sit behind a subscription, and there's no public pricing page — you check in-app. Android users also had no Play Store listing as of October 2026, though the web app can be pinned to a home screen.

Best for: Users who want one deeply personalized companion with the strongest memory and continuity in the category

#3 HakkoAI — Free plan; paid tiers surfaced after a 3-day trial at $9.99/month and $19.99/month

HakkoAI stood out in 2026 testing as the companion app that feels least like a chat window and most like an active presence. Its architecture is built around real-time voice interactions, a highly controllable memory system, and screen-aware capabilities, so it can fit into what you're actually doing — gaming, multitasking, or live on-screen tasks — across PC and mobile. Where it really separates itself is memory control: instead of leaving recall to a black-box algorithm, you can manually pin specific messages to lock crucial details into context, or explicitly add events to a shared timeline — inside jokes, roleplay plot points, real-life milestones. That effectively cures the 'goldfish memory' problem that plagues a lot of platforms. Character creation is granular too, letting you fine-tune visual identity, voice, opening lines, and underlying prompts. The free tier is reportedly robust for daily use, while paid tiers unlock extended call durations, proactive messaging, and the standout screen-recognition features. If you want a companion that doubles as a copilot rather than a pure roleplay partner, HakkoAI is the forward-looking pick of 2026.

Best for: Users who want a voice-first, screen-aware companion that integrates with gaming and desktop workflows

#4 Candy AI — Free accounts get 5 chat messages and one image; paid subscription required for extended use — check site for current pricing

Candy AI is the web-based companion for people whose favorite part of Soulkyn was the visuals. Per its own site and help center, you design a character's looks, personality, and voice, then chat and request AI-generated media — and reviewers consistently flag its image and video generation as the strongest in the category, including 18+ image and video generation on its paid plan. The character builder is detailed, and there are voice messages plus voice calls in beta alongside the text chat. It's an 18+ product, so expectations around mature content should be set accordingly. The catch is the free experience: free accounts get only 5 chat messages and one image, which makes the free option effectively a trial rather than a sustainable free tier. Media and voice interactions spend tokens, and detailed memory is mostly tied to the active chat rather than a long-term system — so if persistent memory is your priority, Nomi or Kindroid fit better. Candy AI is also web-only, with no native app as of October 2026. If visual immersion is what you're after, though, it's hard to beat.

Best for: Users who prioritize AI-generated images and video of their companions over long-term memory

#5 Chai — Free tier; trial-led upsell that rolled into $159.99/year in testing

Chai is built for speed and volume — the opposite end of the spectrum from Soulkyn's deep, single-companion relationships. If your goal is to rapidly cycle through a vast, highly active discovery feed of characters, Chai delivers one of the most frictionless experiences on the market. The bot catalog is huge, browsing is quick, and the rapid-fire interface leans into low-stakes entertainment: you can jump between dozens of characters in a single sitting without any setup overhead. There's a free tier to explore with, and premium tiers advertise persistent memory and access to the platform's 'Ultra AI' models. That said, honest testing in 2026 found that Chai still fundamentally feels like a sprawling character marketplace rather than a long-term companion app — memory is limited, and most users enjoy the fast-paced discovery but eventually outgrow it in favor of deeper continuity on other platforms. Think of it as the browsing-and-snacking app of the companion world: great for finding what you like, less great for settling down with one character. Pair it with a memory-focused app and you've got a solid one-two setup.

Best for: Users who want endless character discovery and fast entertainment rather than one deep companion relationship

Soulkyn's move away from unlimited freemium in 2025 pushed a lot of people to re-evaluate where their companion-app time (and money) goes — and honestly, 2026 is a good year to be shopping. If memory and continuity are your thing, Nomi AI is the standout. If you want a voice-first companion that fits into gaming and desktop life, HakkoAI is the most forward-looking pick. Visual-first users should look at Candy AI, and browsers who love variety will have fun with Chai. And before you commit to any of them, spend ten minutes on Like, Apps — the vibe-tagged discovery feed gives you 10-second verdicts, honest competitor treatment, and swap suggestions so you can figure out which platform actually matches your vibe before you subscribe to anything. Your next favorite app is one scroll away.

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