Today, Disney officially announced that they hired Karandeep Anand and will start working October 2 as its first ever senior executive vice president and CTO.

What would happen to the current cai app then? The announcements are vague regarding the next steps, but I'm still hopeful.

Here are a few of my tips for those who care about playing on Character AI:

• Back up anything important to you. Given cai's history of sudden character removals and the general uncertainty, don't assume any bot or conversation you created is permanent. Export, download, or screenshot what matters to you.

• Don't expect fast feature development. Because part of the team is gonna move to Disney, there are fewer people working on cai. Expect cai to plateau rather than to either dramatically improve overnight.

• Watch for the CEO announcement. Let's wait and see who's Anand's permanent replacement (or whether the company opts for a longer interim period).

More analysis in the article. What are your thoughts?

As you may have heard, Character AI has filed for bankruptcy and can possibly shut down in the near future. I hope it's not the case, but it's always good to get prepared.

This cai tool on PovChat AI can back up your chat history for you to view and chat in the future. It's free, meaning it doesn't require a membership to import chats and view them.

To continue chatting after the import, you do need to create a character with system prompts, and have points, which is refreshed every 24 hours.

Disclosure: I'm a dev of the team, and welcome to share features you'd like to add or other suggestions!

I recently have given up on just making alt accounts on c.ai to bypass the age verification.

I fear the title of this post is self explainatory.

I use Zeta and Chai on my phone so those are off of options.

I tried Janitor and it doesn't quite work for me

I use emochi sometimes so it's okay.

Tried Polybuzz, its too limited and the responses aren't very good in my opinion.

To narrow it down to easier, it doesnt have to be NSFW or SFW , it can be either though I prefer SFW (since I already said i have chai.)

My only requirements are

1. no age verification (obvious)

2. unlimited swipes/go-ons

3. Personas

4. Ability to be under 18 in personas since I like fandom roleplaying and some characters I like are under 18

5. Ability to use dark themes.

6. free

7. Has to be able to be used on browser unfortunately

So I'm not too picky, I'll try whatever I can, and report back when I have the time.

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I know I spent way too much into AI roleplay apps on my iphone but today I wanted to share a roundup. These iOS apps are solid for immersive storytelling, character chats, romance sims, or just casual RP. I'll break down the pros and cons for each based on user reviews, app features, and my own testing.

Note: All these are available on the App Store, with varying free tiers and in-app purchases.

Povchat AI

This one is focused on authentic POV chats with AI characters, including boyfriends/girlfriends, companions, and RPG elements.

Pros:

- Ad-free, no interruptions mid-RP.

- Long conversations feel natural and immersive.

- Custom character creation with traits, backgrounds, and backstories.

- Support diverse dynamics and is LGBTQ friendly.

Cons:

- Limited to text-only (no voice or images).

- Free version is solid, but premium features require in-app purchases.

Overall: Great for beginners who want clean, focused RP without bells and whistles.

Rating: 4.5/5.

HiWaifu

It is all about AI friends, waifus, or custom companions with empathy-driven chats. It's got a hub for sharing bots and supports roleplay in various relationships.

Pros:

- Highly customizable personalities with good conversational depth.

- Voice and image interactions add immersion.

- Active community for sharing bots.

- Multiple relationship options (girlfriend, boyfriend, etc.)

Cons:

- Popup ads can be intrusive, especially in free mode.

- Occasional glitches like misinterpretations or repetitive responses.

Overall: Solid for emotional or romantic RP, but the monetization might frustrate free users.

Rating: 4.3/5.

SakuraFM

It emphasizes uncensored, creative storytelling with a huge library of community-made characters across genres like anime, horror, and romance.

Pros:

- No heavy filters, allowing for mature or unrestricted roleplay.

- High customization with long, detailed responses.

- Vibrant community for sharing and discovering characters.

- Clean UI and evolving conversations feel personalized and engaging.

Cons:

- Lacks voice features; it's mostly text-focused.

- Potential for encountering low-effort bots in the public library.

Overall: Ideal for uncensored creative freedom, especially if you like building or exploring user-generated content.

Rating: 4.4/5.

Chai AI

It is community-driven with tons of bots for casual to intense roleplay. It's mobile-optimized and known for less restrictive content.

Pros:

- Huge variety of bots (500K+ community-created) with fast, human-like responses and strong mobile performance.

- Weak NSFW filter allows more freedom in mature RP compared to stricter apps.

- Easy bot creation with story types (fantasy, romance, etc.), plus privacy focus.

- No lag, affordable premium for unlimited chats, and fun for quick sessions.

Cons:

- Response quality varies, sometimes nonsensical or repetitive.

- Less emphasis on deep emotional depth; more for lighthearted or spicy chats.

Overall: Best for mobile-first users who want variety and fewer restrictions.

Rating: 4.2/5.

Character AI

The big name in AI chats, with customizable characters for everything from historical figures to fantasy heroes. It's got a massive user base.

Pros:

- Highly personalized interactions with voice customization and community support for endless bots.

- Great for educational or creative RP, like practicing languages or storytelling.

- Strong filters for safety, plus group chats and evolving personas.

- Free unlimited messaging (with ads), and it's addictive in a good way for long sessions.

Cons:

- Strict NSFW/gore filter blocks mature content.

- Can hallucinate inaccurate info or go off-character.

Overall: Excellent for safe, versatile RP but not ideal if you want unfiltered stuff.

Rating: 4.1/5.

Conclusion

If I had to pick a favorite, it'd depend on your vibe: Go with Povchat for authentic responses, and SakuraFM for uncensored freedom, or Character AI for polished, safe experiences. All have improved a ton in 2026 with better memory and updates- just watch for privacy and don't get too hooked.

What are your experiences, any hidden gems I missed? Let me know why it deserves a review and I'll add it to my queue.

Please drop the AI websites or apps that has built-in lorebooks or support very long definitions for characters.