David Mercer
AI Companion Reviewer & Tech Blogger
Published on HoneyChat Blog
David has been testing AI companion apps since 2022, starting with Replika during the pandemic. After trying 15+ platforms — from Character.AI to niche Telegram bots — he started writing honest, hands-on reviews. Covers chat quality, memory, voice features, and pricing from a real user perspective. Based in Austin, TX.
Testing Methodology
Each app is tested for at least 2 weeks, on multiple devices, with both free and paid tiers. We verify claimed features, measure response times, and evaluate memory retention over time. Competitors are reviewed fairly with links to their official sites. Statistics come from cited public sources. All HoneyChat limitations (free tier caps, no web version, newer platform) are always disclosed.