[Data: AI Emotional Companion Apps Generate Over $400 Million in Two Years] According to Decrypt, data from Appfigures shows that since the launch of ChatGPT at the end of 2022, there have been a total of 214 NSFW and romantic AI emotional companion apps available globally on the Apple App Store and Google Play. These apps have been downloaded approximately 165 million times, with consumer spending reaching $427.3 million. In the first half of 2026 alone, spending on such romantic companion apps, including 'AI Girlfriend' apps, amounted to $162.8 million. Leading app Zeta generated approximately $33 million in revenue, followed by Tipsy Chat, ChatBox, Crushie AI, Emochi, and others. Research institutions have noted that about 15% of partnered U.S. adults aged 18 to 30 frequently use romantic AI companions, with nearly 70% concealing their actual usage frequency from their partners.