The ARIA Blog
Notes on AI companions, consistent character generation, and turning a still photo into video — from the team building ARIA.
How to Make Money Promoting ARIA: Affiliate & Referral Programs Explained
Two ways to earn from ARIA: a simple $2-for-both referral link anyone can use, and a 30% recurring commission Creator Affiliate Program for real audiences.
August 31, 2026ARIA vs Candy.ai: Which AI Companion App Is Right for You?
A head-to-head look at realism, memory, customization, video, and pricing — and which one actually fits what you're looking for.
August 31, 2026Best AI Companion Apps in 2026: How the Top Platforms Actually Compare
A practical, feature-by-feature look at Candy.ai, DreamGF, Muah AI, and ARIA — what each one actually does well, and where they fall short.
August 18, 2026What Makes an AI Companion Feel Real?
Memory, visual consistency, and personality — the three ingredients that separate a persistent AI companion from a one-off chatbot or image generator.
August 18, 2026From Photo to Video: Bringing Your AI Companion to Life
How image-to-video AI turns a single companion photo into a short animated clip, and what actually makes a source photo work well.
August 18, 2026How to Keep Your AI Companion's Face Consistent Across Every Photo
Why AI-generated companion photos change faces between messages, and the reference-image techniques that actually fix it.