Beau vs PolyBuzz · updated November 2026
A PolyBuzz alternative with one boyfriend who remembers you
PolyBuzz has a big library of romance characters and creation tools. Beau focuses on one boyfriend you design, who keeps notes on your life, sends photos and works on any phone, iPhone included.
Pick Beau if…
- You’re on iPhone
- You want memory included on the free plan
- You want no ads
- You want one boyfriend, not a character library
Pick PolyBuzz if…
- You want lots of characters to choose from
- You want voice playback
- You want to import character cards from other apps
- You’re on Android
At a glance
| Feature | Beau | PolyBuzz |
|---|---|---|
| Free to use | ✓25 messages, 2 photos a day | ✓Ads and queues |
| No ads on the free plan | ✓ | ✕ |
| Long memory on the free plan | ✓ | ~Long memory on paid tiers |
| Realistic photos of him | ✓ | ~AI image generator |
| Voice | ✕ | ✓Voice playback |
| Huge library of characters | ✕ | ✓ |
| On the US App Store | ~Browser, add to home screen | ✕Not listed (Nov 2026) |
| Safe for work | ✓ | ✓Filtered |
| Built just for an AI boyfriend | ✓ | ~Many male characters |
✓ yes · ~ partly · ✕ no
What they look like
Beau
PolyBuzz
PolyBuzz screenshots are of its public App Store listing and website, used to compare the products. PolyBuzz is a trademark of its owner; Beau isn’t affiliated with it.
The good and the not-so-good
Beau
What’s good
- Built only for an AI boyfriend, so every feature is about that relationship.
- Realistic photos of him on request, made from his portrait so it’s the same face every time.
- Long-term memory on every plan, including free.
- Always safe for work: you can open it anywhere.
- One simple price ($9.99/month) and no ads, even on the free plan.
- Works in any phone or computer browser, nothing to install.
What’s not
- No voice messages or calls yet; it’s text and photos.
- No App Store or Google Play app, and no push notifications yet.
- The free plan is capped at 25 messages and 2 photos a day.
- One-on-one only: no group chats.
- Looks are chosen from set options rather than drawn or uploaded.
- A new app, so there’s no big community or character library.
PolyBuzz
What’s good
- A big free library of romance characters, including many male ones.
- A free character creator with appearance, personality and voice.
- Character voices.
- Import character cards from other apps.
- Android app and website.
What’s not
- Not on the US App Store (November 2026).
- Premium is $19.90 a month; Ultimate is $19.90 a week (US website).
- Its own FAQ says characters may forget earlier conversations.
- Free users see ads and chat queues.
- Purchases are generally non-refundable under its terms.
Why people look for a PolyBuzz alternative
- PolyBuzz isn’t currently on the US App Store (as of November 2026), so iPhone users are limited to the website.
- Its longer-memory models and ad-free use are in paid tiers ($19.90/month for Premium on the US website).
- PolyBuzz’s own FAQ says characters may forget earlier conversations over time.
Beau vs PolyBuzz: the details
| Beau | PolyBuzz | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free: 25 messages and 2 photos a day. Premium: $9.99/month. | Free with ads and queues. Premium $19.90/month or $199/year; Ultimate $19.90/week or $299/year (US website). |
| Where it works | Web on any phone or computer; add to home screen. No store app. | Web and Android. Not on the US App Store as of November 2026. |
| Content | Always safe for work, in chat and photos. Romantic, never explicit. | Filtered: its terms ban sexual content. |
| Boyfriend focus | Built only for AI boyfriends. | Large library of user-made characters, many male. |
| Designing him | Name, age, hair, eyes, build, skin tone, style, traits, how he talks, backstory. | Free character creator: appearance, personality, backstory, voice. |
| Memory | Keeps running notes about your life and brings them up. | Limited on free; “Long Memory” and “Permanent Memory” models on paid tiers. |
| Voice | Not yet. Text and photos. | Voice playback of replies; unlimited for members. |
| Age rules | 18+, date-of-birth check at sign-up. | 18+ under its terms. |
PolyBuzz details checked November 2026 from public sources. Prices and features change; check their site for the latest.
Pricing compared
Beau has two plans. Free gives you one companion, 25 messages and 2 photos a day, with no ads. Premium is $9.99 a month.
PolyBuzz is free with ads and chat queues. On its US website, Premium is $19.90 a month or $199 a year, and Ultimate is $19.90 a week or $299 a year, with introductory discounts. App-store prices may differ.
Memory included on the free plan
Every Beau companion keeps running notes about you, free or Premium. There’s no separate memory tier to buy.
Works on iPhone
Beau runs in Safari and can be added to your home screen, so it works on iPhone and Android alike.
Switching from PolyBuzz to Beau
- Note what you like about your PolyBuzz companion: how he talks, his backstory, the things he knows about you.
- Make a free Beau account (18+, no card needed).
- Design him: pick his looks, choose up to four traits, and paste in how he talks and his backstory.
- Tell him the important things in your first chat. He keeps notes and remembers them.
- Ask for a photo from his day to see him; you can make a new portrait from the chat menu.
When PolyBuzz is the better choice
Stay with PolyBuzz if you want lots of characters to choose from, voice playback, or to import character cards from other apps.
Questions
Is Beau like PolyBuzz?
Both let you create a boyfriend character. Beau focuses on one companion who remembers you and sends realistic photos; PolyBuzz is a large character library.
How much is Beau compared with PolyBuzz?
Beau Premium is $9.99 a month. PolyBuzz Premium is $19.90 a month on its US website.
Try Beau free alongside PolyBuzz.
Design your AI boyfriendFree to start. Adults 18+. Always safe for work.