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Research-based review

Joi AI review: Neurons, pricing and privacy

Choose Joi AI if you want a large catalogue of ready-made and creator characters plus images and video in one place. Look elsewhere if you want to see prices before signing up or one flat price with no extra currency.

Best for
Chatting with ready-made, creator-made or custom characters, with images and video
Main limit
Subscription prices appear only after sign-in, and adult content is paid separately in Neurons
Content
18+ · adult content included
From
Shown after sign-inPremium is billed monthly, quarterly, every six months or yearly; prices are shown only after sign-in
Free tier
Partial · Basic tier with limited access; free Neurons can be earned
Platforms
Web
Video
Yes · Viewing a video can cost up to 1,900 Neurons

Quick decision

Should you choose Joi AI?

Choose Joi AI if you want a large catalogue of ready-made and creator characters plus images and video in one place. Look elsewhere if you want to see prices before signing up or one flat price with no extra currency. Based on documented features and pricing, not on our own use of the app.

Good fit if you want

  • People who want a large catalogue of ready-made and creator characters, not only their own
  • People who want images and video from the same service
  • Anyone who accepts paying per action for adult content

Consider another option if you want

  • Anyone who wants to compare prices before creating an account
  • People who want one flat price with no extra currency
  • Anyone who needs a confirmed native mobile app
Cost
UnclearShown after sign-in · Premium is billed monthly, quarterly, every six months or yearly; prices are shown only after sign-in
Free use
LimitBasic tier with limited access; free Neurons can be earned
Voice
DocumentedThe privacy policy covers voice messages you send
Video
DocumentedViewing a video can cost up to 1,900 Neurons
Memory
DocumentedThe FAQ says characters learn your preferences; not measured
Devices
DocumentedBrowser
Cancel
DocumentedSettings › My Subscriptions › choose the subscription. Premium ends at the end of the billing period. You can only cancel on the website where you bought it.

Strengths, from the sources

  • Ready-made, creator and custom characters in one place
  • Images and video generation
  • Example Neuron prices per action are published in the terms

Limits to know

  • Subscription prices only visible after sign-in
  • Adult content and extras cost Neurons on top of Premium

Verdict

Is Joi AI worth it?

Joi AI is a character chat platform with three kinds of characters: ready-made ones, characters published by verified creators, and characters you create. It also generates images and videos, and its terms mention video calls.

Its cost model has two layers. A Premium subscription, billed monthly, quarterly, every six months or yearly, unlocks the service; adult content and extras are paid in Neurons. The terms give examples: 4 Neurons to read one romantic message, up to 120 to view a photo and up to 1,900 to view a video. Subscription prices are only shown after sign-in.

This is a research-based review. Chat quality, memory and media output have not been measured.

Good for

  • People who want a large catalogue of ready-made and creator characters, not only their own
  • People who want images and video from the same service
  • Anyone who accepts paying per action for adult content

Not ideal for

  • Anyone who wants to compare prices before creating an account
  • People who want one flat price with no extra currency
  • Anyone who needs a confirmed native mobile app

Features

What Joi AI can do

According to its homepage, Joi AI lets you chat with characters, create your own and generate images and videos. The FAQ says characters learn your preferences over time; that has not been measured.

Joi also hosts characters from verified creators and agencies, and its about page mentions official digital duplicates of real people. The terms say only verified creators may contribute adult-themed content.

  • Text chat Yes
  • Memory Yes · The FAQ says characters learn your preferences; not measured
  • Voice messages Yes · The privacy policy covers voice messages you send
  • Voice calls Partial · Video calls are mentioned in the terms; how they work and what they cost is not documented
  • Image generation Yes · Viewing a photo can cost up to 120 Neurons
  • Video generation Yes · Viewing a video can cost up to 1,900 Neurons
  • Character creation Yes · Create your own character or chat with ready-made and creator characters
  • Personality customizationNot confirmed yet
  • RoleplayNot confirmed yet
  • Group chatNot confirmed yet

“Not confirmed yet” means the official sources checked do not say; it does not mean the feature is missing.

Pricing

How much does Joi AI cost?

There are two tiers: Basic, with limited access, and Premium, a subscription billed automatically every month, quarter, six months or year. The price of each period is shown only after you sign in, so we cannot quote it.

Neurons are a separate currency for adult content and extras such as virtual gifts. The terms list example prices: 4 Neurons to read one romantic message, up to 120 Neurons to view a photo and up to 1,900 to view a video. What a Neuron costs in money is not published.

Payment is by card, and Google Pay, Apple Pay or crypto where supported. If a payment is not completed within 7 days of the due date, the account drops back to Basic.

Joi AI plans
PlanPer monthBilledIncludes
PlansPremium is billed monthly, quarterly, every six months or yearly; prices are shown only after sign-in

Extra costs: Neurons: for example 4 to read one romantic message, up to 120 to view a photo, up to 1,900 to view a video

Source: Joi AI terms (updated 4 Jun 2026) (requires sign-in) · checked 22 Oct 2026. Prices change and can depend on your country; check the provider before buying.

Free version

Is Joi AI free?

The Basic tier gives limited access without a subscription, and the help centre explains how to earn free Neurons. How far Basic and the free Neurons go is not stated.

Free tier
Partial · Basic tier with limited access; free Neurons can be earned
Free trial
Not confirmed yet

Voice and video

Voice messages, calls and video

Joi generates videos, and viewing one can cost up to 1,900 Neurons according to the terms. The terms also forbid recording video calls, which shows that video calls exist, but how they work and what they cost is not documented.

The privacy policy covers voice messages you send to a character. Whether characters reply by voice is not confirmed.

Voice messages
Yes · The privacy policy covers voice messages you send
Voice calls
Partial · Video calls are mentioned in the terms; how they work and what they cost is not documented
Video
Yes · Viewing a video can cost up to 1,900 Neurons

Content policy

Does Joi AI allow adult content?

Joi is for adults only (18+, or the local age of majority). Adult content exists and is paid in Neurons; the terms ban illegal, non-consensual and child-abuse material. This site describes content policies in words only and never shows adult material.

Adult content
Yes · Adults only; adult content is paid in Neurons
Uncensored mode
Not confirmed yet
Age requirement
Yes · 18+ (or local age of majority); the help centre has an age-verification article

Privacy and cancellation

Is Joi AI safe, and how do you cancel?

The privacy policy (4 Jun 2026) names Novi Limited in Nicosia, Cyprus, as data controller. It says your text and voice messages are used 'to develop its AI', and lists advertising and analytics cookies from Google, Meta, Microsoft and Yahoo.

You can delete your profile on the website or ask support; the policy warns that data already shared with others may remain. No retention period is given.

To cancel Premium, go to Settings › My Subscriptions and choose the subscription; it ends at the end of the billing period. You can only cancel on the website where you bought it.

Refunds are narrow: no refunds for partial periods or used Neurons. Within 14 days you can ask for a refund only for proven card fraud or a one-off mistaken Neuron purchase (full if the Neurons are unspent, partial if partly spent). The refund policy also warns that a chargeback can lead Joi to disclose your communications.

Data use for training
Yes · Text and voice messages are used 'to develop its AI'
Data deletion
Yes · Delete the profile on the website or ask support; data already shared with others may remain
Operator named in the policy
Novi Limited (Nicosia, Cyprus)
Cancellation
Settings › My Subscriptions › choose the subscription. Premium ends at the end of the billing period. You can only cancel on the website where you bought it.
Refunds
No refunds for partial periods or used Neurons. Refund requests within 14 days only for proven card fraud or a one-off mistaken Neuron purchase (full if unspent, partial if partly spent).

Source: Joi AI privacy policy (updated 4 Jun 2026) · checked 22 Oct 2026

Devices and availability

Where can you use Joi AI?

Joi runs in the browser. No official app appears in the App Store (US store search, 22 Oct 2026) and none is mentioned on the site. Country availability and supported languages were not confirmed; the help centre has an article on languages other than English.

Devices
Platforms
Web
Countries
Not confirmed yet

About the platform

Operator
Novi Limited, Nicosia, Cyprus (data controller named in the privacy policy) (source)

Pros and cons

Strengths and limits, from the sources

Pros

  • Ready-made, creator and custom characters in one place
  • Images and video generation
  • Example Neuron prices per action are published in the terms
  • Cancellation path documented

Cons

  • Subscription prices only visible after sign-in
  • Adult content and extras cost Neurons on top of Premium
  • Text and voice messages are used to develop Joi's AI
  • Refunds limited to fraud or a one-off mistaken purchase

Alternatives

If Joi AI is not the right fit

Candy AI

Custom characters with images, voice and video in one service

Character chat where you control looks, personality and voice, with generated images, voice and video. Media uses tokens on top of the subscription.

From
$3.99/mobilled $47.88 yearly · observed offer; local taxes may apply
Main limit
The subscription and the token budget for media are separate costs

OurDream AI

Roleplay with images, video and voice calls

Roleplay with customizable female and male characters, plus images, video and voice calls. Most media and calls use Dreamcoins.

From
$9.99/moStandard plan billed $119.88 yearly
Main limit
Images, video and calls are paid in Dreamcoins, on top of the plan

Swipey AI

A low monthly price with video scenes, voice calls and a creator feed in one app

An adult AI girlfriend app with a free tier, Premium at $7.99 a month, and Hearts for images, video scenes of 5 to 60 seconds and voice calls.

From
$7.99/moPremium, billed monthly; shown in euros in the EU; Hearts for media and calls extra
Main limit
Images, video and calls are paid in Hearts on top of Premium, and per-action costs are not published

Bottom line

Should you choose Joi AI?

Choose Joi AI if you want a big catalogue of ready-made and creator characters with images and video, and you are comfortable paying for adult content per action in Neurons.

Look at an alternative if you want to see prices before signing up, prefer one flat price, or want refunds beyond mistaken purchases.

FAQ

Joi AI questions

How much does Joi AI cost?

Premium is billed monthly, quarterly, every six months or yearly, but the prices are shown only after you sign in. Adult content and extras cost Neurons on top: for example up to 120 Neurons to view a photo and up to 1,900 to view a video.

What are Neurons on Joi AI?

Neurons are Joi's in-app currency for adult content and extras such as virtual gifts. The terms give examples: 4 Neurons to read one romantic message, up to 120 for a photo and up to 1,900 for a video. Their price in money is not published.

Is Joi AI free?

There is a Basic tier with limited access, and free Neurons can be earned. How much you can do for free is not stated.

How do I cancel Joi AI and can I get a refund?

Go to Settings › My Subscriptions on the website where you subscribed. Premium ends at the end of the billing period. Refunds within 14 days only cover proven card fraud or a one-off mistaken Neuron purchase.

Is Joi AI safe and private?

The privacy policy says your text and voice messages are used to develop Joi's AI, and it lists advertising cookies from several companies. You can delete your profile, but data already shared with others may remain.

Method and sources

How this review was made

Research, not a test

This page is based on official, publicly available sources: the provider's website, pricing pages, help centre, terms and privacy policy. Nothing was bought or used for it, so there is no score yet. Scores come only after standardized tests.

Methodology 1.0-research · How we research and rate. Commissions are never an input.

Sources

  1. Official Joi AI homepage and FAQ Accessed 22 Oct 2026
  2. Official Joi AI about page Accessed 22 Oct 2026
  3. Official Joi AI terms (updated 4 Jun 2026) Accessed 22 Oct 2026
  4. Official Joi AI refund policy (updated March 2025) Accessed 22 Oct 2026
  5. Official Joi AI privacy policy (updated 4 Jun 2026) Accessed 22 Oct 2026
  6. Official docs Joi AI help centre Accessed 22 Oct 2026

Last checked 22 Oct 2026 · official sources first.