Everything you need to understand the AI companion app landscape in Australia post-Online Safety Act, what's accessible, what the law says, and how to compare options. I've been testing these apps from a country Vic IP since the OSA came into force in March, so the notes below are based on what actually loads, not what the marketing pages claim.
🏆 Best AI Companion Apps in Australia (post-OSA)
Nine AI companion apps tested from an Aussie IP. Four platonic options that need their app, five romantic options that work in your browser, plus what the Online Safety Act actually requires.
📋 The Online Safety Act: What It Means for AI Apps
Australia's Online Safety Act came into force March 2026. This guide explains what it requires, which AI companion apps are compliant, and what might change as eSafety enforcement develops.
🔒 Age Verification on AI Apps in Australia
A breakdown of what each AU-accessible AI companion app requires before you can access it. Ranges from no verification at all (JOI, which honestly surprised me) to self-declaration buttons to ToS scrolls.
💰 AI Girlfriend App Pricing in AUD
Every major AI companion platform charges in USD, so the sticker price never matches what hits your card. Here's what every plan actually costs in Australian dollars, with a full comparison table and notes on which plans are worth it once the FX bite lands.
🆓 Free AI Girlfriend Apps in Australia
Which apps have a genuine free tier and which ones just tease you before locking everything behind a paywall? I tested GoLove, Promptchan, Candy.ai and a handful of others to see what "free" actually gets you. The honest answer is less than the landing pages suggest.
🔐 AI Girlfriend Apps with No Sign Up in Australia
Why Australians are searching for no-login AI companion apps post-Online Safety Act, what you can actually see before creating an account, and how to minimise your data footprint if privacy matters to you.
🔄 Best Candy.ai Alternatives in Australia
Too expensive, weak memory, or no video generation? Pick your reason and I'll point you at the alternative that fixes it. Tested from an Aussie IP, AUD pricing included so you're not doing maths at the checkout.
🏳️⚧️ Best Trans AI Companion Apps in Australia
Three AI companion platforms with dedicated trans landing pages, tested from an Aussie IP on 28 April 2026. OurDream.ai, Candy.ai, and Lovescape compared on access, AUD pricing, and character options.