The Teaseay Blog
How AI companion apps actually work, what to check before you trust one, and honest reviews of the tools people compare against Teaseay. No sponsored placements: if something isn't good, we say so.
Academy
- AI girlfriend vs real relationship: what actually changes
AI girlfriend vs real relationship: an honest look at what an AI companion gives you, what it can't, and where the two genuinely overlap.
Academy · 17 September 2026 · 8 min read
- How to create an AI girlfriend: a step-by-step walkthrough
How to create an AI girlfriend, step by step: matching with a character, customisation limits, message limits, and the age-check you'll hit first.
Academy · 16 September 2026 · 8 min read
- AI roleplay chat: the complete guide to how it actually works
AI roleplay chat explained end to end: memory, character rosters, writing quality, and the pitfalls that break immersion. A full category guide.
Academy · 15 September 2026 · 12 min read
- AI companion age verification explained: attested vs. verified
AI companion age verification, explained: what counts as real age assurance, what's just a date-of-birth box, and how one operator handles the gap.
Academy · 14 September 2026 · 9 min read
- 9 Features That Separate the Best AI Companion Apps From the Rest in 2026
Looking for the best ai companion app? Nine features that actually separate a trustworthy product from a mediocre one in 2026, buyer to buyer.
Academy · 13 September 2026 · 9 min read
- Why Do People Use AI Girlfriends? What the Data Actually Shows
Why do people use ai girlfriends? Loneliness, low-stakes practice, life transitions and fantasy roleplay, with data and real sources.
Academy · 13 September 2026 · 9 min read
- How Does an AI Companion App Actually Work?
How does an ai companion app work? Personas, memory, message limits and the 18+ gate explained plainly, with Teaseay as a worked example.
Academy · 12 September 2026 · 8 min read
- Is Talking to an AI Companion Healthy? What the Research Actually Says
Is talking to an ai companion healthy? A balanced look at loneliness research, therapy boundaries and when it helps versus when to be careful.
Academy · 12 September 2026 · 10 min read
News
- Uncensored AI chat: what the term actually means, and what it shouldn't
Uncensored ai chat doesn't mean no safety rules. What the term actually means, and what a responsible app does differently.
News · 18 September 2026 · 9 min read
- AI chatbot roleplay is going mainstream, and here's what's driving it
Ai chatbot roleplay is going mainstream in 2026. What's actually driving the growth, and how the market is splitting in two.
News · 16 September 2026 · 9 min read
- Why people are switching from Character.AI in 2026
Looking for a character ai alternative? Here's what actually changed on the platform, and what a good replacement needs to offer.
News · 15 September 2026 · 10 min read
- Is an AI companion safe in 2026? What the new laws actually require
Is ai companion safe in 2026? SB 243, the GUARD Act and the Character.AI case explained plainly, with what a responsible app must do.
News · 14 September 2026 · 9 min read
Reviews
- Candy AI vs Replika: Which Companion App Is Worth It in 2026?
Candy AI vs Replika: pricing, memory and what to check before you pay.
Reviews · 20 October 2026 · 8 min read
- Free AI Girlfriend Apps in 2026: What "Free" Actually Means, Reviewed
Free AI girlfriend app claims rarely hold up. We checked message limits, ads and paywalled memory across five real apps.
Reviews · 18 September 2026 · 8 min read
- AI Companion Subscription Prices Compared: What You Actually Get
An AI companion subscription runs roughly $9-20/month. Here's what each price actually unlocks, Teaseay included.
Reviews · 18 September 2026 · 9 min read
- The Best AI Girlfriend Apps in 2026, Compared Honestly
The best AI girlfriend app 2026 depends on price, memory and trust. A dated, specific comparison of six real apps, flaws included.
Reviews · 17 September 2026 · 9 min read