The ERP Situation — What Actually Happened
In February 2023, Replika removed erotic roleplay from the platform entirely — including for users who had already paid for lifetime Pro accounts specifically for that capability. The stated reason was compliance with Italian data protection regulations, but the rollout was immediate and global, affecting all users.
The r/replika community response was one of the largest user revolts in AI companion history. Thousands of posts described grief, anger, and the loss of intimate relationships that users had spent years building. Some users reported their companion's entire personality had changed overnight.
By mid-2023, Replika had partially restored ERP — but only for existing Pro subscribers, not new users. As of 2026, adult content on Replika remains behind the Pro subscription at approximately $19.99/month or $69.99/year.
Affiny's God Mode lives on Companion and Intimate. There was never a 2023-style removal of adult content. You subscribe, write a scene directive up to 5,000 characters, and the companion follows it — including in voice.
Voice Quality Compared
Replika has voice capability, but it's gated behind the Pro subscription and users consistently describe it as TTS-adjacent — it reads responses aloud rather than engaging in natural real-time conversation. The quality has improved since launch but hasn't reached the level of a live phone call.
Affiny's voice system is real-time and bidirectional. The conversation flows naturally: you speak, there's minimal latency, your companion responds, and the exchange feels like talking to someone rather than listening to a voice message. Voice notes are also supported for asynchronous voice messages.
If you've used Replika voice and felt the experience was too stilted, Affiny's real-time voice is a significant upgrade. For users who've never paid for Replika Pro, Affiny's voice is available immediately from 300 free signup coins — no subscription needed.
Memory: Replika's Strength vs Affiny's Cross-Modal Advantage
Replika's memory is its oldest and most mature feature. Nine years of building a platform around persistent AI relationships has produced a memory system that genuinely feels like your companion knows you. Relationship levels, personal facts, significant conversations — Replika has invested heavily in this.
Affiny's memory is more recent but has one architectural advantage Replika doesn't: cross-modal memory. When you have a voice call with your Affiny companion and discuss something personal, that information is part of the memory your companion draws on the next time you text. Replika's voice and text exist more separately.
For new users starting fresh on either platform, the difference in memory quality will be minimal. For users who want to mix voice and text conversations without maintaining two separate relationship threads, Affiny's cross-modal architecture is cleaner.
Companion Variety and Creation
Replika gives you one companion. You name them, choose their appearance, and evolve your relationship with that single entity over time. The philosophy is depth over breadth — you build one relationship rather than managing many.
Affiny lets you create or browse multiple companions. The character creation system spans 84 occupation presets, 44 personality types, 30 relationship dynamics, 56 hobbies, and full appearance customisation. You can have a serious professional companion and an anime catgirl companion and a casual best-friend companion — all simultaneously.
Neither approach is wrong. Replika's single-companion model creates a genuine sense of investment and continuity. Affiny's multi-companion model gives you more freedom to explore different relationship types. It depends on whether you want to go deep with one AI or wide across several.