The Hunt for a Decent AI RP App: When Ads, Memory, and Privacy Push Users Away
Honestly, if there’s one thing the AI chatbot community can agree on, it’s the constant struggle to find an app that just *works* without a catch. We’re all trying to build immersive worlds, create unforgettable characters, and dive into stories that actually stick. But lately, it feels like every corner you turn, there’s another hurdle: intrusive ads, confusing privacy policies, bots forgetting your name after three messages, or just a general sense that the developers aren’t really listening to what users want.
I spend way too much time scrolling through Reddit (don’t judge, it’s research!), and this sentiment pops up everywhere. People are fed up, and they’re actively searching for alternatives. Take this post I stumbled upon in r/Chatbots, for example. It perfectly encapsulates the frustration a lot of us are feeling.
I recently left Poly because of the Ad shit and I’m searching for a new AI RP chat site/app. I’m currently using Perchange AI chat roleplay, which IMO is really great compared to others: you can make your own characters, control what will happen next and save the chat (it’s client side the memory of the chat so if you forget it or you refresh you have to type from scratch). I want to get something like that plus the memory and the privacy. I want to try out CrushOn since I think it’s kinda like Poly but from the ToS the privacy part seems something like “We’ll get your mail addres, ID bumber, social security number, home address and every card and other shit passwords” so I’m not really sure.
I also wanted to try Janitor but I only see negative feedback from Reddit so tell me if it’s really good or what.
Any help or tip is appreciated, thanks!
P.S.: if it’s a site it’s better since I don’t want to download possible negative things for my phone.
Source: r/Chatbots
Deep Dive: Why Users Are Ditching Popular AI RP Platforms
This Redditor’s plea isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a snapshot of a much larger trend. People are getting smarter about their digital footprint and what they expect from their AI companions. The
Storychat: A Fresh Take Worth Checking Out
While we’re on the topic, here’s something that caught my eye recently. Storychat takes a different approach to some of these pain points.
You can try Storychat free with 500 SP and see for yourself.
