AI companion apps have a hidden pricing problem nobody talks about (opens in new tab)

submitted by Companaya to technology1 points | 0 commentsMost AI companion platforms advertise $9.99 or $12.99 per month. The real monthly cost for an active user is 2-5x that once token systems kick in. One major platform I tested after tracking every transaction for 30 days advertises $12.99 — regular users end up spending $25-60 monthly once image generation and voice tokens are factored in. The subscription price is the floor not the ceiling on most platforms. The ones with genuinely flat...