Our Team
AICompanionRank reviews are produced by a small team of independent researchers and writers. Every platform we cover is tested hands-on — no aggregated user reviews, no PR copy, no sponsored placement.
L. Reyes
Lead Reviewer & Editor
L. Reyes has been covering conversational AI since 2021, with a background in UX research. She focuses on conversation quality, memory depth, and how AI companions handle emotional nuance. She leads the testing methodology and is responsible for final scoring decisions.
M. Chen
Image Generation Specialist
M. Chen brings a background in digital art and generative model research to the team. He handles all image generation testing, running standardized prompt suites across platforms and scoring on realism, creative range, and prompt fidelity.
D. Sato
Pricing & Value Analyst
D. Sato tracks pricing changes across the AI companion market and tests free-tier vs paid-tier experiences systematically. She also monitors privacy policies and data handling practices, contributing to our privacy & safety scores.
J. Kauffman
Roleplay & Voice Specialist
J. Kauffman specializes in long-form roleplay testing and voice companion evaluation. He tests character consistency under extended roleplay sessions, assesses voice synthesis quality, and covers platforms focused on persona customization.
Editorial policy
All scores are determined by our 7-axis testing methodology. Commercial relationships with platforms do not affect scores — see our affiliate disclosure.