Telegram gifts have gone way beyond stickers now. You can now buy a rose, a bottle of wine, and even a plane ticket through AI girlfriend bots. This article describes how Telegram gifts function, why users purchase them, and how much each of the five most popular bots charges.
What are Telegram gifts and how do they work?
Telegram has introduced a gifting feature where users get to send animations as gifts to others for Stars and reverse it for Stars, as stated in the developer documentation of Telegram.
AI companion bots possess their gifting system available in mini apps, operating shops within each bot selling gifts for their currency like Gems, diamonds, AIR values, or credits in exchange for Stars which can be used to purchase those currencies and send gifts.
Why do people buy virtual gifts for an AI girlfriend?
Gifting reflects the small gestures of an actual relationship. For instance, you send flowers after having a nice conversation, or you give a bottle of wine for a date night. The character always responds according to the spirit of the character and this makes the gesture be taken into consideration.
Also, the prices in the shop reflect the stages of a relationship. For instance, Secret Stars offer roses that are worth 10 Gems and a necklace that costs 250 Gems. Although gifts could add novelty to a conversation, the entire chat could be done without them.
Which Telegram AI bots have the best gift shops?
What gifts can you send in Lucid Dreams?
Lucid Dreams is a roleplaying app that is meant for users who are 18 or older. It has an Item shop section which sells 15 items. There are gifts such as mixing the bouquet of flowers (5 Gems), the box of wine (12 Gems), a flight ticket (25 Gems) and the wedding ring (55 Gems). Among the costume items are the beast ears (190 Gems) and the lingerie (75 Gems). In the middle are adult toys ranging from the lubricant (20 Gems) to the bondage equipment(70 Gems). The system orb is priced at 300 Gems.
It can be said that there are lots of items to choose among and the entry gifts have a low price. However, the prices may be weird as some items are sold for more than the price of three wedding rings.
Best for: anyone who loves playing in the role of someone else wearing costumes and props.
How does the gift shop work on Softie.chat?
Softie.chat offers gifts categorized into three types: regular gifts, experience gifts, and private gifts. Regular gifts feature items that are flowers and a box of chocolates (each costing 15 diamonds), a teddy bear (20 diamonds), a volume of poetry (25 diamonds), a bottle of wine (30 diamonds), and champagne (50 diamonds). Experience gifts are represented by concert tickets (80 diamonds) and trips (100 diamonds). Private gifts include massage oil (25), a vibrator (30), and lingerie (45).
The best characteristic of experience gifts is that such gifts are sold by very few shops (e.g., trips). The catalogue is limited but has the cheapest regular gifts. Many products have a Photo label, while our guide to the best Telegram bots providing AI girlfriend photos explains how it works.
Best for: The website is ideal for those fond of romantic presents rather than objects. Price of diamonds starts at 85, which is equal to 417 Stars (about $5.41).
What does the gift store offer on AERA?
With AERA, a user-friendly platform featuring realistic characters and anime botes, users have access to an extensive selection of romantic gifts, which include a 6-AIR rose and 16-AIR truffles to a 45-AIR blanket. Fashion gift options include red lipstick (48), silk stockings (55) and high heels (65). Commitment gifts come in the form of keychains (18) and bracelets (42), while intimate gifts range from handcuffs (135) to high end products.
AERA is the most organized store among its peers. All items have their prices with one-line descriptions and free AIR can be earned.
Best for: gift shoppers who want diversity. Prices start at 329 Stars for a period of 2 days.
Can you send gifts on Secret Stars?
Secret Stars is a swipe-and-match app and has a limited gift store to choose from. The free gifts are rose (10 Gems), chocolates (25 Gems), wine (35 Gems), and teddy bear (50 Gems). After that comes interesting adult gifts at the price of 55/95 Gems and top wedding gifts: perfume (120 Gems), ring (150 Gems), necklace (250 Gems).
In general, the gift store is good, but it lacks balance. There is no gift in between sweet and very sexual ones. You can chat with your match so that your purchase is returned in terms of value.
Best for: casual users who consider gifts part of flirting. Coins could be bought starting from 40 Gems for 100 Stars which gives perfect opportunity for your purchase.
What are the gifts like on Sweet Me?
Sweet Me features a mini app that has developed a character builder and labeled its shop as “Premium Access.” Gifts fall into two categories, romance and fashion, eg, a box of roses (25 credits), champagne (40), a lingerie set (50), a pair of shoes (65), and earrings (110). Novelty items come at the highest price to the potential users with one item costing around 130.
Each gift is provided with a catchy tag line like “Make her bolder,” which makes the gifts even more interesting. Gifts here are more expensive than on other apps, hence making perfect sense for those persons who have already built characters in other applications. Our guide to AI girlfriend creator tools on Telegram explains that side.
Best for: people who already use Sweet Me's builder. Credits start at 100 for 499 Stars.
How do the five gift shops compare?
| App | Currency | Gift range seen | How you get the currency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucid Dreams | Gems | 5 to 300 | Plans from 149 Stars |
| Softie.chat | Diamonds | 15 to 100 | 85 for 417 Stars |
| AERA | AIR | 10 to 135 | Earned, or bonus with plans |
| Secret Stars | Gems | 10 to 250 | 40 for 100 Stars |
| Sweet Me | Credits | 25 to 110 | 100 for 499 Stars |
How much does a Telegram gift really cost?
When you receive flowers, you may not clearly understand what their price in jewels or credits is. For context, let’s check the price of the flower gift in Stars, considering that one Star costs around $0.013 via Telegram.
- Secret Stars rose (10 gems) – 10-25 Stars or $0.13-$0.33.
- Softie.chat flowers (15 diamonds) – approximately $0.60-$0.95.
- Sweet Me box of roses (25 credits) – around $1.17-$1.62.
The lower values refer to the highest possible package. In particular, Secret Stars gifts are the cheapest while Sweet Me gets the top prize. A pack of 2000 gems costs about $26, so it pays off if you buy a lot of gifts.
Are Telegram gifts worth buying?
Presents offer a reaction, not a feature. In these stores, nothing allows you to get an upgraded chat, so consider it as optional. You can start from the smallest lot and send an inexpensive present in order to check the character's reaction.
Subscriptions usually come with gift currency included. For instance, Lucid Dreams, Secret Stars, and AERA plans come with some Gems or AIR. Check this bonus before purchasing a separate lot and avoid the most expensive gifts until you know the app well.
How do you send a gift to your AI girlfriend?
- Acquire a mini packet of currency from the bot using the Stars.
- Select the Gifts/Items/Shop tab in the mini app.
- Choose a gift and confirm its cost against your balance.
- Press buy and see what your character does next.
Key takeaways
For each option, the bot sets the price in its own currency, so be sure to convert the amount required into Stars before making any purchases. Secret Stars has the lowest costs for gifts, AERA has a cash-out feature that rewards you with AIR for free, and Sweet Me has the highest cost for gifts. It is best to make your first Telegram purchase using a cheap gift before deciding whether this is the right service for you.