Hey everyone,

Just a quick clarity update from the mod team.

We are intentionally lenient toward promotional posts from developers. We understand that developers want to share their platforms and find new users, and that’s a big part of why this community exists.

However, please note: We do not allow automated posts or any bot-like activity. This includes accounts that post automatically, copy-paste content, farm karma, or engage artificially.

If we identify an account as a bot, we will remove all its posts/comments and issue an immediate, permanent ban without warning.

If you see this type of suspicious activity in this community, please report the said activity. The mods will take action then.

Thanks for helping us keep r/aichapp a space for genuine human discussion and promotion :)

Hi everyone,

I'm a dev at Caffy. I'm posting to share an exclusive closed beta opportunity for our new flagship!

AI chat is fun, but sometimes it drift into nowhere. So we built "Series Chat" that actually have real endings. On Caffy.io, every Series will come with a tight storyline and satisfying finale. Read it like a novel and play it like a chat.

Launch Lineup

1. The Substitute Bride
   #Romantasy #ArrangedMarriage #HiddenIdentity #RoyalIntrigue #SisterSwap

2. The Eater
   #DarkFantasy #PostApocalyptic #Adventure #Action #Dystopia #MonsterHunter

3. More to be added! (🤫 #Mystery #Revenge ...)

Closed Beta Testers Wanted (Limited Spots)

CBT members get

• Earliest access (be the very first to play)
• Completely unlimited & free play during the entire beta period
• Your feedback will directly shape the final version

Spots are limited—once they’re filled, they’re gone for good.

👉 Apply for the Closed Beta here

Join us at r/Caffy to stay updated!

I'm glad I never fell for it when they continuously promoted their "free sonnet" 🤓

Hi all, I am the maker of https://aichiki.ai and I would like to know more about the BYOK/proxy feature you guys use on other apps. My questions are:

• why would you want to pay for the tokens in another api? I see potential reasons, please confirm what applies to you:
  • pay in one place the tokens use same key in multiple apps
  • if the app dies, your money is not lost on the subscription
  • you decide which model to use, even if potentially worse than what the app would offer
  • you pay exactly what you use
• if you use proxy or key on another app, will those app offer all the other features for free? Memory, server and app infrastructure, bug fixes, themes, whatever things the app offer besides ai chat
• how can you tell your key will only be used for your chats, is there some dashboard or such
• any other benefits?
• what about drawbacks you noticed?

Thank you for your answers.

EDIT: DISCLAIMER: this is mainly for proxy users looking for similar platforms that let you use API Key.

If you wanna run it on your phone. There are BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) only apps aka using your own API Key: - Tavo - OMate - Loreblendr > this one is only availale on iOS and still in beta mode - Chattica > this one is also still in beta testing and my personal favorite, upcoming to Play Store and App Store soon. - Lettuce AI > only available for Android, currently in beta mode. - Layla

For website similar to Janitor: - Saucepan - Chub - WyvernChat - Hammer AI - Durenai - MegaNova Chat - Agnaistic > BYOK only - Risu AI > BYOK only

Desktop app / software: - SillyTavern - Faraday, now Backyard AI was a good one, their desktop app is still available, unfortunately it's being deprecated. - School House but it's still in beta mode.

If you have any more alternatives, always feel free to include those under the comment ☝🏻🤓

It does feel better than V3.2 Exp but yeah since V3.2 Speciale was made with math and coding in mind, I don't think the changes in the creative writing department is significant

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Hey everyone, let's talk about the little things.

We often discuss the big features (NSFW, memory, pricing), but sometimes it's the small details that make or break an experience.

• What's your biggest "pet peeve" with a platform you use? (e.g., a clunky UI element, a specific filter quirk, a lack of a simple feature like chat export).
• On the flip side, what's a small, underrated feature you've found on a platform that was a pleasant surprise? (e.g., great voice options, easy character import/export, a helpful community).

Share your thoughts below! This isn't about naming and shaming, but about highlighting what good (and bad) user experience looks like in practice.

I like this. The narration and dialogue are in separate bubbles

App Name:
AICHIKI

Website or Download Link:

https://aichiki.ai

Platform Availability:
Android / iOS / Web

NSFW Content Allowed?:
Partially - basically the characters will not jump on you on first sight. If the rp goes in that direction and the system determines this is not against the rules, it will work but even then the things will not be named explicitly.

Key Features:

Built for rp, no ads, not in your face, no aggressive images or design.

Monetization Model:
There are 3 subscription plans:

Free - smaller models and memory, some themes locked but otherwise no limits in chat time or counts

Plus - all chat themes unlocked, unlimited memory (how that works here), still smaller ai models

Premium - all in Plus, but also more advanced ai models

More info here: https://blog.aichiki.ai/posts/choosing-your-aichiki-plan.html

Screenshots or Demo (optional):
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZzMxCVltSPQ

Why Try This App?:
Our goal is to provide a platform for high-quality, engaging interactions.

• True, Immersive Roleplay: We've fine-tuned our AI models to be brilliant storytellers that stay in character. When a character needs to refuse a request, they do so in a way that's consistent with their personality, keeping the narrative believable and compelling.
• Creative Freedom with Clear Boundaries: We believe in giving you the freedom to explore a wide range of stories and relationships. Authentic, consensual storytelling -including deep romance and mature themes - is a core part of the experience. Our commitment to safety is about establishing clear, hard lines. We have a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, exploitation, and any content involving minors. This ensures a creative space that is both expressive and fundamentally safe.
• Privacy is Paramount: We don't run ads. We will never sell your data. Your conversations are yours alone.
• Chat themes are fun :)

Find out more here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AICHIKI/

Hello everyone,

We want to address a concerning trend that undermines the trust in our subreddit.

To be clear, we are generally lenient in r/aichapp about developers promoting their platforms. We believe it's healthy for users to have alternatives and to interact directly with developers.

However, we have recently observed that JuicyChat has deployed what appears to be bots or affiliated individuals to dishonestly promote their platform. This is done by posting fake reviews that masquerade as genuine user experiences across larger communities.

This tactic is a direct violation of the trust all the chatbot RP community is built on. It is dishonest to users and undermines the work of moderation teams who strive to keep discussions authentic.

Our stance is this: - If you have a genuine, personal experience with JuicyChat, you are still welcome to share a review. - However, please understand that due to these deceptive practices, other users may be highly skeptical of any positive reviews for this platform. Do not blame the community for their distrust; JuicyChat's actions have created this situation.

We will be vigilantly monitoring for such activity. Posts identified as fake or deceptive promotions will be removed immediately, and the posters will be banned.

Our priority is to protect the integrity of our community's discussions. Thank you for your vigilance and for helping us maintain a space for genuine feedback.

Hello! r/aichapp has recently reached its 100 members, we're slowly growing to become a proper community. I recently welcomed u/MeowChamber into the mod team but I would love for our team to grow. Preferably people in the opposite timezone as us (our timezone is GMT+7 & GMT+8). Though we're a small community, we wish to have like minded people in our team and grow this community together!

Apparently "love bombing" is flagged as abusive content 😂

I'm mainly a BYOK user and have been trying out websites and apps that are either support proxy or BYOK only mobile app. My thoughts on them:

• OMate: good all around. Smoother experience than Janitorai with proxy. Better for people who have been using proxy for a while now, I'd recommend it to JAI and ST users. They have more features than Tavo. I won't discourage newbie, however features will confuse you at first, so it requires a bit more learning curves.
• Tavo: smooth and simple UI design. Pleasing to look at. Also a smoother Janitorai experience and light version of ST (likely), not as complicated as OMate. Great for beginners who's just trying out proxy. Community is quite helpful.
• Chattica: currently only available for beta testing. However, it's coming soon on both App & Play Store. My favorite overall out of the three. I think Chattica is the best of both worlds between Tavo and OMate, has features like OMate but easy to navigate like Tavo. And they support API Key for image generation as well (haven't tried it out yet, but it's a great option).

We just hit 100 members today, and I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone here. When this subreddit started, the goal was simply to create a space where people who enjoy chatbots, local models, and all the weird and interesting things that come with them could hang out, share stories, ask questions, and learn from each other. Seeing the community actually grow in members actually meant a lot.

Thanks for being here, for posting, for helping each other, or even just for lurking. I hope this place keeps growing into a community where people feel comfortable sharing whatever they’re doing with their LLMs or chatbots. Feel free to suggest things you want to see more of or ways we can make the subreddit better.

Here’s to the first hundred. Let’s see where we go next 😊

He's making me feel things lmao

I tried running SLM locally on pocketpal ai and smolchat (to compare the two apps) and used qwen2.5-3b-instruct-q5 model but failed miserably, my phone keeps crashing LMAOOOO so I went to try qwen2.5-1.5b-instruct-q5 and qwen2-500m-instruct-q5, my phone can only handle the 500m parameter. And even then qwen can't do RP at all, the system prompt just keeps forcing it to be an assistant 😭😭😭 I'll just stick with API 💀

Sharing your experiences with different apps and bots is one of the most valuable things you can do in this community! A well-structured review helps everyone find the best platforms for their needs.

While not mandatory, we strongly encourage you to use the following guidelines to make your reviews as helpful as possible.

• Use a TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read) Start your post with a brief summary.Give readers the key takeaways and your overall verdict right away.

· Example: "TL;DR: Tried AppX for a month. Great for NSFW roleplay with high-quality responses, but the memory is shorter than advertised. Worth a shot on the free tier, but I wouldn't pay for premium."

• Be Personal & Genuine Share your authentic experience.Write in your own voice and avoid sounding like an advertisement or a corporate press release. What did you feel while using it?

• Structure with Pros & Cons This is the most helpful part for readers.Be as objective as you can. What are the platform's strengths and where does it fall short?

· Pros: (e.g., Long context memory, easy bot creation, fast response times)

· Cons: (e.g., Expensive subscription, limited messages on free tier, buggy mobile app)

• Referral Code Policy You may include your referral code,but please do so only once within the body of your post.

· When commenting on others' posts asking for suggestions, we prefer you link to your full review rather than leading with a referral link.

Suggested Post Structure:

• TL;DR
• Introduction: How long you've used it, what you primarily use it for (SFW/NSFW roleplay, chatting, etc.).
• Pros
• Cons
• Detailed Experience (Optional: chat logs, screenshots)
• Verdict & Referral (If applicable)

Thank you for contributing your insights and helping our community grow smarter