Research profile Not tested hands-on yet. Everything below is public research, dated. Numbers publish only after I pay for and test the app.
Character.AI
character.aiArena positions
Baseline order from desk research, not community votes. First community results Aug 25, 2026.
Researched pricing
- Price from$9.99/mo (c.ai+, iOS)
- Free tierFree with limits
- Trains on chatsnot checked yet
Source: App Store listing, checked 2026-07-18. Verified prices publish with the self-funded test. Pricing tracker
Test status
- Self-funded testNot started
- Cadenceone self-funded test per week
- Queue ordercommunity vote
- Last checkedJul 15, 2026
The self-funded test covers the five rated dimensions plus exact plan prices and what the credits actually buy. How I test