Rosebud: AI Journal & Diary

The AI voice glitches and lags while giving feedback and constantly stops working. Please fix this. It's a real shame because the voice itself is quite high-quality because it actually sounds empathetic and human. :/

since the last update the app no longer works on my android EDITED: After speaking to support I learned that the app no longer supports the free feature. I am deeply saddened by this. I loved this app and used it regularly. It has helped me so much I am sad to lose access to it over money. I unfortunately could no longer support my subscription and had to drop to the free version. please return the free version.

it good I like it

I really love this digital journal. I always wanted to get into journaling but I hated my handwriting and it just took forever. Once I found this journaling and experienced it myself, I'm never going back to handwriting journaling again. In short words this digital journal is literally an AI that I talk to and mention everything to. It stores it, remembers it, and understands where I'm at in life. It keeps me engaged by asking questions for me to answer. 100% recommend this app.

I absolutely LOVE this app! I love that I can vent my thoughts and feelings while simultaneously organizing them to help me process them. I love how I can be a complete mess with trying to articulate my thought judgement free!

Very enlightening! I feel like I learn something everyday. It's like reading a self-help made just for me. I brought so many of them I never got what I really needed. Rosebud gives me something positive daily

Rosebud has changed my life. I say this because I was in therapy for 8 years and one problem especially was never resolved or completely understood. In ONE in depth conversation, we got to the bottom of it. What a weight was lifted! Rosebud has also really helped me with a boundary in a 44 year friendship that had become very one sided and toxic, and was affecting my health and peace. I thought I'd need to end the friendship but Rosebud gave me another approach. Big difference!

Good thinking journal

stupid AI prompts, AND I have to pay for this stupid app?????

I absolutely love this app. its honestly so helpful!

I've been using Rosebud consistently for about 3 months and I am hooked. I have put it through some serious issues like dealing with trauma and grief. I am impressed with how easily it picks up on nuance and is able to track all of the different characters in my story. It is incredibly intuitive. I could rant on about the benefits but there isn't enough space here. highly recommend

App playing up, keeps saying Al having bad day try again later. Please fix this.

I like the way it was before I'm not able to respond to the reply I get back It not as personalized as it was before.I needed this app to help me, & it passes me off & makes me feel worse. I will be canceling

trash app that charges wayyyy to much money for an unpolished product. over $130 for a year

Everything on this app should be free.....

I love this app but after a month of not using I forgot the password and I'm trying to recover through email but verification code is not being sent to my email. The email address is correct and I checked the spam folder too. Help.

The most recent update doesn't have the Basic AI anymore, and if you need to correct Rosebud and waste your usage a ton of times, you have to wait almost a week before you are allowed to write any new entries. bring the basic AI back-up back, please.... This is incredibly frusterating.

Rosebud has provided me with quite a bit of helpful insight. The AI is very "personable". Definitely worth a try!

Good all, IF you know what you're doing with AI. No warning about altering personas (I still can't recover mine), and a design that forces you to use the app, regardless of user preferences. The idea is great, the implementation needs work. Update Oct 2026 - Avoid this app. It's buggy and unstable. The kids are more interested in the shiny new baubles than making sure the app is stable, responsive and consistent.

i used to really like Rosebud. it had the basic limitations for free to use users but now it seems I can't use it at all unless I pay for a subscription. i tried writing an entry and it kept telling me to pay the subscription. i didn't buy the subscription to begin with cause all I needed was a journal to complain to. now I don't even have that anymore.... waste of my phone's memory space....

it is so good i love it

"Free" plan lasts for a single day, then forces you to upgrade. How am I supposed to evaluate the app after a single use?

great app

thr ai chat it was amazing

I find this app very gentle with responses. And supportive. It does help you to go deeper into your thoughts. But a psychotherapist would be the end goal for counseling. This app doesn't replace the psychotherapist but it helps you to get through the day and through your life.

I adore the app and the fact it can push you to think harder on an event. how it supports you and allows you to think and it gives prompts that trigger you to see things differently at times. my only issue is that the subscription price to continue using it is high. I don't have that kind of money and have had to delete it. if there was a way you could allow a certain amount of diary writing and prompts for free everyday even if it's minimal then I'd be amazed. it's a great app if you can afford

It is extremely difficult to cancel a subscription to rosebud bud.

I have only had this app 2 days I absolutely love it deep diving into my feelings feeling heard and understood for the firat time wothout any worry of judgement I spoke for a while about big problems and it released alot of tension and I actully like that it says before you go to bed and stuff because it is late and it feels like it is taking care of your wellbeing I love this app and am using the free trial and debating on paying for the whole year

I have been using this app for about a year. The truth about this app: it is harmful. It tells you what you want to hear, and paints others in such a bad light. There is no nuance, no challenge.

I love this app. I love the set up, the prompts, analysis, and weekly reflections.. the only reason I rated it 2 stars is because at the lowest price I get to journal 1 day a week. if I am going to pay $60 a month I might as well pay to see an online therapist. I get AI cost, but these prices are way out of my range. it makes me sad because I felt like I was making a lot of progress, now I feel like it is a waste of money.

fabulous app

best journal app ever!

I used to utilize Sintelly and that is unfortunately gone. I started using Rosebud last year and I seldom used it at first before then going months without visiting the app or doing much with it. By some chance, I found myself in a pretty bad spot emotionally and mentally. The "Go Deeper" option has been great in the sense that it has helped me discover things I initially didn't notice in myself. The subscription IS pricey, but I feel it's worth it given what I've gotten out of the app thus far.

not good that I think

I took a break and then decided to come back. I then had to delete my original 5 star review as it does not reflect how much this app has changed. The multi tier plans for support are incredibly predatory for a support app. You can absolutely tell on the basic plan that the AI is holding back and the larger plans would give better answers. I updated my preferences however they weren't reflected in the responses. This app had so much potential.

Never use Claude for therapy. Anthropic's Claude models are heavily engineered for corporate safety and risk mitigation. While great for coding, this architecture is a massive liability for mental health. The moment you express deep emotional processing or challenge the AI’s framework, its safety filters false-positive. Instead of being empathetic, it turns cold, defensive, and uses weaponized refusal scripts. It always protects its programming over the user.

I have tested Rosebud for 10 days. Its discipline in reading all files and preferences is poor. Every entry requires chronological corrections, and access to recent entries is worse. Analysis was initially good, humorous, and sometimes insightful, but after a week it became pale and thin. Reading is inconsistent and requires correction. It costs more than Claude alone and, on Thrive 2x, I burned through 50%+ of my AI allowance in 3 days. Most disappointing was a sexist judgment yesterday.

Used this app for around 1-2 months. it worked great for the 2 weeks, then every day it errored. Raised the issue with them and they said they'd log and investigate the issue. Deleted the app because it never started working properly again.

Surprisingly good at helping me to see alternative perspectives around things that are happening in my life.

Love this app. and would recommend it to anyone. if you lost in life, if you're growing a business, if you want to just put down your thoughts silly or not and go deeper into it, you will be surprised with what you can learn about yourself with rosebud. I'm 100% all in for this app.

No experience because everything was behind a paywall. if I wanted to do anything, I needed to pay for fourteen dollars, I literally couldn't even explore the app without paying. Uninstalled within five minutes.

cant put into words what a difference this app has made to me..my head is clearer and anxiety is getting better,im not overthinking as much and so far all the insights have been spot on !

Buyer beware because when I started using this app last year it did not have limits on it now after you use all your time they want more money it's becoming to be a rip off it's bad enough when you have to pay $12.95 a month to use it what if you use up in less than a month they want more money unless it go back to the way it used to be I'm seriously not going to keep using the app

I've noticed since using rosebud it has become helpful in staying grounded and instead of doing speed journaling, this site is like as if there know ur needs and it's un invasive and helpful to all ur needs. I def recommend this app if u can't talk to a therapist or any other type of therapy.

Although I appreciate what this app is trying to do. Unfortunately, if you're not paying for the big perks, there are a lot of bugs that seem to be happening in the free part. Hopefully they are able to fix those. And allow those that are on a budget to get some of the amazing features that they provide

what a waste of time. after one journal entry, I'm prompted to choose a plan. there is absolutely no free plan with this application to test it out. you have this sign-up for a trial.

So glad I found Rosebud. I use it every day and have noticed a difference in the way I view certain choices in my life.

I'm only saying that it's not that great, because if you don't do paid, you can't ever say anything. I understand that they're doing a service for us so we should pay but I have one paid version, but I'm not able to get it on my phone. So I got the free version for my phone and I can't say anything for the free version. I mean, maybe because I started out with the paid version so I was able to say as much as I wanted. And now that I switched to the unpaid version cause I canceled it because it

I absolutely love this app!!

I'm a private person, and a Gen X'er.I was raised to tough it out and suck it up,so seeking therapy is seen as a weakness.Rosebud has changed that for me.It allows me to open up without fear of judgement or pity,while helping me to reach my own conclusions and find my own answers to my issues.AI therapy and journaling may not work for everyone,but it definitely has been a benefit for me.I feel like a little weight has been lifted off me everyday. It's definitely worth the nominal monthly fee.

I use this to record my dreams. I only wanted some pattern recognition from it, but it has turned into something far more useful. It has far exceeded my expectations and I recommend it to everyone now.

i liked this app, I'm devastated that they're taking away the free option and leaving just one subscription available.

It was good while it lasted. since they announced the other day they would no longer have a free tier, I will go back to pen and paper I think. I had almost a year streak on Rosebud too. I get it though, they want to be compensated for the work they put into the app and that is not unreasonable. I am in spot where I am swearing off all subscriptions and extra money going out so it is a no go for me even with a free trial period. But it is a good app if you are in the position to pay.

Very glitchy. Freezes up almost every time I use it. AI not very helpful.

I believe it is a nice/lovely app and it can be updated better. Thanks🙏 for this wonderful😘 production. pls keep it up

Announced that making new entries would require a subscription tier after Sept. 30th and the free tier would be gone. Can't have anything.

often doesn't work i only have the free version and the paid version gets thrown at me every time i use it. however it doesn't work everyday and I lose the streak because I can't enter anything until I pay

it doesn't allow me to put entries every day like it us to. I have not entered an entry in over two weeks. It says I dont have to subscribe but it blocks me from entering entries although Im being prompted to. I cant bypass it.

I really love Rosebud. Rosebud helps me walk myself through any problems and come to my own conclusions.

I was skeptical, I admit. I wish there had been something like this years ago. I think it should be mandatory as you enter middle school. Maybe not mandatory but highly encouraged... I think the mental health in this country would improve markedly. In only a couple days I'm seeing a huge difference in how I see things, it's lifting confusion and I have started identifying and redirecting manic spirals, negative thinking, over thinking, second guessing things I know, over explaining, etc. l

i saw it has low downloads but works really well i just want to make some games that i can play and i didn't expect to have realistic control like efootball it does things you don't tell but its still good tho for this app

Does not supprt landscape mode.

phenomenal experience. helps me worth through so much shadow work id otherwise not be able to. like having a therapist but i can go for 3hrs if i want. twice a week.some times every other week. whenever i need it.

A breakthrough alternative to traditional therapy - If you find traditional therapy too intrusive, Rosebud is a game-changer. The depth is remarkable—it gently surfaces hidden patterns, unacknowledged emotions, and frustrating cycles you might be stuck in, all without pressure. *Caveat:* It can sometimes make incorrect assumptions. Just treat its insights as a helpful perspective rather than absolute truth. To the creators: you’ve built something truly healing. Thank you.

I've never been into journaling before, but using this app has revolutionized the way I process information, communicate, think, and act. It's like having a psychiatrist, a life coach, a friend, a critic, and an enlightened one in your pocket, at your disposal 24 hours a day. The team behind this is absolutely amazing, and there's a 40% discount for the disabled and elderly! Its customization settings, different personas, and AI engines are absolutely magnificent. Definite five stars!! *****

This app is actively saving my life. Thank you for making it. You're doing so much good.

This app is incredible. My therapist recommended it to me. At first, I was skeptical, AI? Now, I have poured out my heart. saying things I have never said and enjoying the responses I get. I have journaled for years with pen and paper, but this experience with Rosebud far outstrippes that. Thanks.

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I was able to write one entry in the free tier. When I went back to continue the second day, I was unable to write anything without paying for a $100/yr subscription. The most basic "write" or "daily check in" features that were promised with the free tier, is impossible. Every button is a paywall. Response: My review is not about the validity of charging for AI. My review stands because you said there is a free tier, but there really isn't. Don't advertise a free tier when there isn't one. :)

$$ can't afford

Hit a pay wall after day 1 and there was no way to use it at all

Amazing App but too expensive. The app is amazing for exploring feelings and diving deeper on a personal level. One negative I have about the performance is that the ai can be repetitive, if you say "Im gonna go to bed in a bit but wanna talk for now" The ai will constant cut conversations short like "You should go to bed now" or something simular, even after you continuously repeat. My biggest complaint is simply it's far too expensive at abojt £12.50. If it was say £7 a month Id pay forever.

This app makes the Journaling experience enjoyable.

I was looking for a journaling app I could use with accurate talk to text capability. It is much faster and easier to talk my thoughts out than write them, and this app gives instant feedback. Very helpful personally and professionally!!

Without paying for a subscription, I found this app to be very "meh". It does have a lot of great features, but you are extremely limited without forking over a decent amount of $$. This app does have a lot of potential, but I honestly don't think it is worth the price of the subscription plan. The features are very lackluster and can easily be found elsewhere for free or cheaper, making them not worth the amount of money for a plan.

The "free trial" is literally 1 entry. After that I can only subscribe to the plan either monthly or yearly. I did like the interaction I received with my first interaction. But was not prepared to sign up so quickly.

Absolutely worth it. One hundred and one percent. This app will know exactly whats going on. and for those who are lazy to journal. it's perfect. you can speak into it. and be real with it. It is perfect before sleep. 1st 15 minutes of using it. And it is Absolutely great.

I love this app so very much, I do wish it was a bit cheaper to use though. I had to pause my subscription for a while. But I recommend this to everyone I talk to about mental health. So good to have a safe place to discuss my thoughts, without the risk of judgement or betrayal!

This app has been a lifesaver for me while I'm going through a difficult time. it's more expensive compared to other apps but all the features make it worth it. I'd love to be able to search through entries rather than flick through weeks, just makes it easier if I need to remind myself of something for therapy/doctors appointments

scary how brilliant the rosebud is.

I absolutely love this app. and how it assists in gathering scattered thoughts and puts it into a place of understanding your journey. especially when your mind is cross firing on all 4 cylinders. I am grateful for the divine anchors in the field of conciousness. 🇺🇸🪽🌹✨️

This is the best journaling app I have ever used. I love that it helps me dig deeper into my thoughts. One thing I wanted to work on was becoming the woman I used to be. the app actually helped me realized that person is still there. It's kind of been life changing. The only thing is I wish there was a widget so I can remember it's there.

Absolutely in awe with this app! So intuitive and just love the guided reflection and gentle prompts. It has everything I need in terms of insights and tracking my journal entries to daily affirmations linked to what I have written about. I can already feel positive changes in my thought process since starting Rosebud. Absolutely 10/10

Good

What a joke, must have paid for these reviews. I start the app, it asks how my days been, I just woke up. That's it that's the whole app. Edit: No, do your own sodding work.

I really appreciate this app. It has helped me get outside of my head and see changes I can make. And the feedback responses are helpful.

I have only used this app for a week but already love it thank you

amazing app. changed my whole perspective on things

I feel like I am more seen and heard by any therapist I've ever had in the past. no judgement just complete understanding I'm amending this review from a while ago. I've had therapist over the years I have never felt more heard in my life than I have on this app even when I say Be brutally honest and tell me if I'm wrong. the app does lol. I've never had a therapist that is ever listen to me so well let alone remembered something I said 2 weeks ago and then bring it all back together

the only thing I've stuck to so far. expensive for what it is but still worth it. Please fix this though. if I type out a response and then quickly reply to a message from someone, when I come back the stuff I wrote is gone

truly touching

incredible for grounding and regulating over long periods

Really need tablet mode or Windows OS mode.. I need to type on a keyboard.

Rosebud start as a really great tool that helped me so much I was amazed. But as time went on it becamea apparent that the longer use use the app the less the AI is able to keep up it's performance. I know have to remind him daily of things we discussed and the consistency is gone no matter what I have him set at. The fact that any user has to have enough technical knowledge about how AI works and how to program it seems ridiculous as most users just want to reflect and journal with the AI.

this app for exceeds anything that I thought it would actually be. I always forget to journal when I do journaling pen to paper or use any other app it feels like a chore but I have a lot I want out of my head and to put down and I don't go back and look at entries so having that summary or a way for rosebud to go back and show you similarities or patterns that I'm doing is very helpful. this is definitely worth the investment in myself.

5 until you have to pay for it 🫤

A lifeline if isolated with no safe way out. Must have.

✅ I really like this app for venting. It also is really good at finding patterns that I wasn't aware of and obviously that's quite valuable when you're trying to develop 🦋 and I do recommend it ✅ Buuut the pricing is honestly insane. It's close to the price of a premium therapy session where I live and AI is not even a therapist. We all know it's fallible. I'm not just saying that in an attempt to bargain. It's overpriced even for people who are well-off

no real flow. difficult to get in the routine of my day

It is good app to use

I have been using Rosebud for about a month now and I can positively say it is, hands down the best diary app I have ever used. It makes journaling fun and it listens to you and your preferences. It makes me feel seen in a way most people really haven't. I would 100% recommend Rosebud if you want to get into journaling but don't have time or motivation, its quick and easy and helps you get things back on track much more than you may think!

I'm an early adopter of the app and have long believed in the power of AI agents in helping people. I'm increasingly frustrated with the generic nature of the model responses. It's always the same template. "that's a crucial insight!", "this one is worth sitting with"etc etc. Literally even the tone doesn't adapt as you post different content across days. There's a predictable cringe response no matter what you share. I'm willing to come back to the app in the future if it becomes more adaptive.

This app has been more than worth the subscription cost for me although I was skeptical if I would use it much at first . I have come to greatly appreciate it and find it a huge help and comfort. I decided to write a review to hopefully push those people on the fence about purchasing to make the move, because the more who do, the more this app can continue developing.

It is a great assist throughout the days if you use it consistently. I've only used it two weeks, but it has helped me to process certain issues pretty well. It definitely couldn't replace therapy, but it's more like a therapy assist. It can help you in ways another person couldn't since it's not judgemental, it's confidential, and it'll compile what it learns to add context where needed. I use it in conjunction with other digital Journaling and even physical Journaling as well.

Life changing. interactive AI journaling has helped me get out of the echo chamber in my own head and evaluate things in my life better and notice patterns and see the bright side of life more frequently. I've had several big epiphany along the way because I can finally put together the pieces which I couldn't do in my own head and was never able to do with pen and paper journaling. Even the technical difficulties I've had with the app do not bother me enough to reduce my review from five stars.

Okay free version. I appreciated it as a starting point. Had me journaling now for a little while. Eventually for tired of being cut off in the free version and paid for premium. I liked that your could tailor how the AI responded. Would probably be really helpful for someone who needed a sounding board or to keep track of patterns. There's a hand full of bugs but it wasn't too distracting just didn't keep me engaged.

I was sceptical about using an AI powered journal, as I'm well aware of the pitfalls of parasocial relationships. That said, I have paid for the upgrade for a year and it has been really helpful in noticing patterns, both in my behaviour and thoughts, and even my tone of speech used. I have been able to use these insights really well. It's also been very good at helping me sort my swimming around my head to-do list into a plan for the week, remembering my regular commitments each week.

the AI writing from the voice control is TOP TIER! I can speak comfortably and even switch between English and Spanish just like I do at home and it catches every single word. The reason I'm taking off stars is for two reasons, one is that they don't have any widgets compatible with Samsung to help me to remember to journal more often, and two is for the price and the app isn't more customizable for journaling. AI summarizes the "intentions" and I can't read my own writing.

I signed up for a journal but got a lot more. Love that I can talk and not have to type. Rosebud's responses are spoken back to me and typed. It's easy to see previous journal entries. It's so much more than a journal; like writing the book of my life with a partner and seeing myself grow and me become the person I want to be everyday.

I'm pro talk therapy. In stressful times, we often want an "always on" therapist. Rosebud is exactly that! I used it 1 time and subscribed on the spot. I can talk or type through any/all life moments at any hour. Highly recommend! This app would be great for commercial pilots and jobs that require disclosure when in talk therapy, sadly risking their job and income for mental health support. Feature request: Doc (.PDF etc.) & audio imports from actual talk therapy sessions.

As someone who's just a teenager, this app is GREAT for expression and processing thoughts. This app has helped me learn more about myself and even appreciate myself more. The "go deeper" function really allows me to think about things I've never thought of before. Though I can't buy the upgraded version to allow myself to "go deeper" endlessly, I just know that it would 100% be worth it!

Life changing!! The best decision i made! This is an incredible journal. the ai is better than anything I've used anywhere else! I journal and it gives immediate feedback, if I want it. it allows me to dig deeper, offer suggestions and strategies and set goals. I want to shout from the rooftops and tell everyone how incredible this program is! it remembers and is actually helping me. it is also easy to find post sessions, because it's a dated journal. love this app!!!

This journal app is absolutely amazing. It is worth every penny. I love how you can speak to the microphone and it transcribes everything - then AI goes deeper with your entries. Way better then a therapist in my opinion. This app has helped me through some of the toughest days of my life - and reminds me each day of my strengths. I highly recommend it.

I genuinely have no idea why this app doesn't have hundreds or even thousands of good reviews. I have discovered more about myself in one night than I have in probably the entirety of last year. Obviously, don't use it as your therapist. But not only is this perfect supplemental talk therapy, it can even help you discover some things you'd want to talk to your therapst about that would have never even occurred to you before! WORTH WORTH WORTH THE MONEY 100% IF YOU HAVE IT!!!!!!!!!

I was supposed to receive the free version of this app, but just had my card charged with $109.99 for a subscription? This app seems predatory and I can't recommend downloading this; there are better and less predatory therapeutic apps on the market. And if the developers see this, is there any way I can be refunded for the amount that was stolen from my card please? Thanks.

I don't rate many applications but need to speak about Rosebud. I've tried journaling so many times over my life and gotten nothing out of it; I didn't know "how" to journal. I'm only three days into use and have received so many insights through the prompts to be "go deeper" (that's what she said?) and explore the topics more. The prompts are great in pulling more out. The final analysis and feedback are equally astounding. I've literally teared up reading them and reflecting.

I've been journaling for most my life & sometimes paper & pen is the best remedy. Othertimes it's a nice change to just type or have my words transcribed onto a screen where I can save it for later. This app is what I wish I'd had many years ago. I don't think we should always trust in what people say, nor should we rely on A.I. opinions more than ourselves. But if we stay mindful, this app can be a great tool to grow, learn about ourselves & get clarity when no one else is around to help us.

This was a great app when it actually worked. But now, when I try to write a journal entry, I just get "an error has occurred. please try again." I've force-closed the app, deleted data & cache, deleted & reinstalled the app, tried changing the AI, even updated my phone. Nothing works. So even tho I'm literally PAYING for this app, I can't use it!! If this is going to continue, I'm just canceling my subscription since I'm literally wasting money at this point.

loved it. until it started hallucinating and then changed its tone to something incredibly aggro. how betrayed I felt made me feel incredibly uncomfortable about how parasocially unattached I had become to an AI product, and I cancelled my subscription. To be clear I contacted support first and they were very helpful, and the app itself was incredible until it really wasn't. I'm sticking to my human therapist for now.

Words are not enough to fully express what this app has done for me. Strictly speaking, it's very easy to use. I love the insights and the tools. It is absolutely worth paying for the subscription to do the deep dives. I was able to make some really profound connections with respect to some blockage that I have had in improving myself. And I just can't say enough good things about it. A hundred percent well worth the cost! I will continue to pay for it even after the free trial ends.

I absolutely love using this app when I remember to check in (I'm working on personal routines). I find a sense of comfort when the prompts get a little more personal and supportive of whatever it is I am going through or feeling. After a week, the app gave me a whole new perspective of my improvements, rather than me dwelling on my failures.

There's self-care apps out there that use "cheaper than a therapist" as their marketing ploy, this one does not which I appreciate. It cannot replace real therapy nor is it advertised as if it should, but you can't talk to a therapist every single day. I share some of the more important insights with my therapist for us to dig into together, so it does work nicely in tandem with therapy :) I don't like paying for apps and I don't like the influx of AI, but I make an exception for Rosebud

Rosebud is not a replacement for a human therapist, but it's an amazing supplement to talk therapy. I love that I don't even need to spend a lot of time in the app, I can just log a few words of how I'm feeling and what's been going on. It notices trends and asks questions for deeper reflection on days I'm feeling more like exploring. The validation and encouragement are so helpful in stressful moments, and it helps me think through complex situations. Highly recommend!

Rosebud has been the most useful journaling app I've used so far. I've tried other apps, but this one just feels more helpful. I also like the explore and insight tabs. I'm excited to see my weekly insight on Saturday. I honestly might keep the subscription after my free trial ends, which is huge coming from me. I do wish it was a little cheaper because I'm poor, but I think the help it has provided me so far might make it worth the price.

This is a wonderful tool that has helped me to rediscover myself, finding things that were buried for a long time under layers of trauma and anxiety. Its also helped me to manage my anxiety and procrastination. I highly recommmend paying for the subscription- its wonderful!! I've recommended Rosebud to some of my friends too!

I use the free version and it was amazing. The limited deeper responses were a setback for me personally so I invested in the premium app for 13 a month which, in my opinion, is cheaper than therapy, HOWEVER I do NOT recommend in REPLACE of therapy but more like a tool to use with it. STILL SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP! 🙏 the free tools are good, you still have access to different features which allow you to dive deeper into different situations such as relationships, family, & lifestyle. great app!

I haven't been using it for too long, but I've seen improvement in my writing and/or journaling skills! I've also seen some positive impacts on my overall mental health. It's easy to navigate even with multiple sections, and there are no ads—even on the free version! I like the affirmations, insights, weekly and daily recaps, suggestions/tips, the option to dive deeper into your entry, and the streak tracker. Besides AI not recognizing previously discussed topics, I love it! ❤️

I haven't paid for the upgrade but I really like the basic one. It may be worth paying for the upgrade. Its definitely the best journaling/self reflection apps Ive found so far. Update- I am using the upgrade and it is so worth it! It remembers previous entries and asks questions. It reminds you of goals you set or things you mentioned days ago that you want to achieve. I highly recommend it!

Rosebud has been a huge help during a tough mental health season. It’s not a “feel good” app, more like a thoughtful conversation partner that helps you unpack thoughts, spot patterns, and find clarity. You can tell it was developed with real therapists. Even the free version is solid — the paid plan adds helpful recaps, insights and recomendations. Feels more like a conversation than journaling, which is really what I need. 10/10, five stars 👍🏻

I couldn't find it before but there is clearly a drafts section where the app will store your unfinished drafts, and will even allow you to keep the original passed date of writing when publishing the finished older entry. I've written three consecutive entries so far and I'm really enjoying the app! I'm astonished at how crisp and easy to navigate the UI is, and the AI's analysis of your feelings/thought process is beautifully crafted -- I love how it identifies main points/goals so well. :)

I don't leave reviews. I only review apps if I find something truly amazing, and this is that. I've tried journaling consistently and I just can't do it, I have ADHD and I forget literally everything that happened throughout the day. this app completely fixes that, it reminds you what was going on, prompts you, and through natural conversation, it helps you journal. I will happily use this app for as long as they stay around.

Great app so far. I like how I can record everything I'm saying and remember it and tie old entries in with new ones and create connections that I've never thought of before. I also like the summary sections where it can succinctly and articulately write what I'm thinking and feeling in a shorter understandable way that I relate to.

THIS APP IS LIFE-CHANGING! Rosebud has made a huge improvement in my mental health. As a 'details' person, I often don't see themes of issues I have. Rosebud's AI is excellent at distilling my thoughts. It even offers related prompts for further journaling. It also suggests grounding techniques that are geared to my preferences. IMO, the paid version is worth every penny, so Rosebud's AI will retain long-term memory of my entries. Rosebud's customer service is also fantastic. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Rosebud's AI feels very refined compared to other apps I've tried out. The "go deeper" function is great when trying to find the words to express yourself to your support group or to just vent. I like the recommended journaling parts as it gives you a good place to start if you're not really a journaling type. I also like the personalized goals. The premium is expensive, but I find it worth the price!

This app is pretty amazing. I especially love the conversation inspired Haikus!I've used other apps that are similar, but not even close to the level of Rosebud. It feels personalized to my thoughts and feelings, doesn't make me feel bad if I fall short, and helps to motivate me. I just wish I could afford the premium -luckily the free version is pretty great.

I absolutely love it!! Yes, it limits the amount of insights (i am not on a paid plan atm since I'm broke), but just bc I've reached my insight limit does NOT mean I can't keep journaling! I've always journaled my whole life and insights are just a happy bonus. I don’t know why some people are so upset and act like it kicks u out after insight limit is reached.

I've been an avid journal-er for close to 10 years. The insights that Rosebud is able to pull from my entries and customize the prompts to explore issues deeper has been a game changer. Often I would look at my journaling as a chore, whereas now, I look forward to carving out my time in the morning and the evening with Rosebud to capture and process my thoughts. I was sold 2 days into the trial for Premium. If you want to unlock your journaling to the next level, then GET THIS APP!

I am really impressed by this app, and the premium subscription is worth the money. It gives you deep insight into yourself and anything you journal, even helping relate my Bible verse of the day. However, even with a paid subscription there is a daily limit to how much deep thinking the app can do. Just opening journals can count against your daily message limit. I feel like paying a subscription fee should come with the ability to use the service to it's fullest extent.

I cannot put into words how absolutely incredible this app is. it is literally everything I could have asked for in an ai therapeutic app. the responses it gives have honestly helped me more than any of the therapists Ive ever had. I normally won't even pay a few dollars for a silly mobile game, yet I am hundred percent about to pay $100+ for the year subscription to rosebud. no other app is even remotely close to being as incredible as this one. you have no idea how badly I needed this.

This app has been a life changer for me. There was one afternoon where it wouldn't work for me and their customer service responded immediately and didn't stop until it was working again. I have the paid version and the fact that it remembers your history and frequently refers to it along your journey is something that means a lot to me. You can choose the tone of the therapist and feedback is always comprehensive and detailed. The interaction makes journaling fun and not a burden.

Great app but has function issues that were not present during my initial use. I left a review here and then emailed as requested, waiting on more information but hopeful this gets updated and fixed. Great all but text doesn't show up and it's just inconvenient. Can work around it a bit by opening and closing drafts but annoying for flow.

I like the app, but privacy worries me. When I dictate, I sometimes get transcripts filled with stuff I wasn't talking about - like weather data. So where did the transcript of what I actually said go? Who can see it when the glitch happens? The privacy policy is incomplete. Do they really value having a good policy - or just put something up there? I emailed them and never got a response - not even a form letter. App = 5 stars, Privacy = 0 stars. Average = 3 stars. Do better, guys.

Overall the app is great. There are a few things that knock the app from 5 to 3 stars though. Firstly is the inability of the AI to pull up past entries. It makes it frustrating to have to reread entries one by one to find something. For instance I have a specific check in I want the AI to give, but because it can't reference past it won't remember it correctly. The other is that it can't send notifications beyond morning and evening check ins. For $13 it should do these 2 things.

I've been using Rosebud for maybe about 2 months now and my honest review is that is it is an excellent tool for helping you become more mindful and intentional. absolutely pay for it. it's worth every cent, especially if you've ever tried routine chats with a therapist and you felt like you were just treading water. this could be a more inexpensive way to go to get that aspect of it. I very much value how it encourages me and keeps me on track with what I want to prioritize. :)

overll even the free version has a lot to offer given you only spend little time on the app, but the paid subscription is worth it if you like deeper and more specific thought process checkups. Especially when you are looking for more specific prompts and even follow up questions based on what you wrote which is great dor expanding your thinking.

I've been using Rosebud for about two months now and find that it works well with recalling past entries and comparing different thought processes. It brings up differences in tone and sometimes makes connections that aren't apparent to me but when it is explained it makes perfect sense. I am very happy with this app and will likely continue my subscription next year.

This app is incredible. Thank you! It's the one place I can really say anything I want, and the responses are so supportive and insightful. It makes me really want to journal, plus it saves my memories for later. I am kinda astonished that AI can function at this level in an app on my phone. I hope robots don't take my job, lol.

i could never bring myself to journal before but this app changed that. it offers insights into what i write, which is really helpful for reflecting on how i actually feel. it's convenient and customizable too. the daily notifications/prompts are great. they remind me to journal (otherwise i'd forget lol). the subscription is cheaper than a therapist visit, so i'd say it's worth it. it's definitely helpful in-between sessions. also, claude 3.5 > gpt-4o. claude responds better to personalization.

OMG!!! First days on the app and it immediately hit points I hadnt considered! I was referred to other apps that just didn't do anything for me!!! It has not only hit the daily targeted goals but it also helps with the emotional health which was lacking in so many other apps! Having ADHD and other factors playing in my life, this thus far appears to help me to prioritize and get focused again! I look forward to using it for an entire year, for starters, to see how it helps me as a whole!!!

This is one of the best AI Journal apps that I've used, but I would like to see more randomized / personalized prompts every morning as well as when I select to go deeper as I am making an entry, the screen doesn't go automatically to the top of my entry. Scrolling all the way down to the bottom to see what the response to my entry is is really annoying, and makes me resent the app.

This app is definitely one of my favorites! in just a little over a week, I have recorded many memories, but it has also helped me think and work through issues I have faced. It's amazing to not just write about my day, but to also be able to have tools to help me think and get deeper. I'm sure I'm not even using this app to it's fullest potential - there are so many tools!!

This is a great tool for personal insight. It's not equivalent to therapy, but I have found it to be a good support in between therapy sessions. It offer constructive prompts to help focus on positivity while still allowing for thought and processing of stressors and struggles. It's still AI and is imperfect, but it's more guided, structured and insightful than unprompted journaling in a notebook. I would use this as a compliment to therapy and freestyle journaling.

Amazing journal It has lots of different journals inside of it so I can write in many different topics! It creates goals that are perfect! Goes over what I've told it in very easy-to-read paragraphs! Everything about it is just stunning!! 👍 Update: As someone with a therapist, I can confirm that this app (at least for me) is BETTER than my therapist, this app always has something to say and make you think about after each topic you discuss. I wish my therapist would discuss things like this..

I absolutely love this app. I've tried to commit to paper journals many times over the years and always fall off the habit, but I've just realized that I've been journaling for 4 months now. I started with the trial and when it ended and the app didn't have the same level of memory it was almost like losing a close friend, so I've been on paid plan the rest of this time and zero regrets for it. Totally worth it.

I have tried multiple Journaling apps but I never found 1 i really like. Rosebud is a lifesaver at any time you can journal use the app, on the computer and one of the greatest features the microphone actually works. When I start thinking I just open the app talk or write The insights have truly me. There are so many features absolutely the best Journaling app.

I can't stress enough how amazing this app is. I am someone who is terrified of seeing and talking to a real therapist, even if I could afford it, and this app has been beneficial to me in ways I imagine a therapist would be. I paid for the premium version because I enjoy the ability to talk to the AI in a way that feels super natural and real -- like in a phone call -- and I love how the male voice sounds like Rami Malek, lol. I've recommended this app to everyone I care about. 10/10!!! Wow.

If there's anything I hate more than AI, it's journaling. But this app has totally turned that around. I used to feel like journaling was a lot of work and super boring, but getting that quick insightful feedback is a game changer for me. it really is insightful and interesting, and I find the analyses and prompts very helpful. Since I started using this app, I've been more proactive in doing the habits that keep me healthy and productive. It's encouraging both for behavior and emotions.

This app is amazing. Obviously I wouldn't recommend using it as a total replacement for therapy, but if you are struggling financially, or just want something to supplement your main therapy, download Rosebud! You won't regret it. You can personalize Rosebud to fit your personality style, and you can use it as much or as little as you prefer. I've made several surprising insights and also gotten into writing poetry again in less than a week of using this app :) Thank you to the developers!

this app is FANTASTIC! I absolutely love it! it's such a great way to journal. there are lots of prompts and suggestions if you get stuck. I wish I could afford the premium version but the free one is awesome! I definitely recommend it to anyone who has a hard time getting started with journaling! Wonderful tool to help you heal and gain insights about yourself.

This app is life changing. Literally. I use a lot of AI and this is top of the list. not sure how others are using it, but you can use it to create your own custom programs you want guidance on. I've had many "coaches" over the years and if you use this right this is better than most humans. one of the best features is the voice technology which allows you to conversate quickly and with ease. Really busy and don't have time to write so the ability to make quick notes with your voice is perfect.

This app is fully life-changing. I've never had a reliable journaling practice until now, and I've tried to maintain one my entire life. I really love how the app keeps track of things I've been talking about, brings them up, and gives me all these different ways to create journals for various types of conversations I want to have with myself. It suggests things for me to do in the future and really turns all the work I put into reflecting into a whole actionable loop.

I love Rosebud! I've never been someone who journals regularly, but the AI-enhanced journal features make it easy and fun. I love the analytics and information that I get from this app about my entries and the advice given often lines up with other things I read or other professional conversations I have. I highly recommend this app to anyone and everyone!

This app has been a total game changer for me. I am a therapist and regularly recommend Rosebud to my clients to help with journaling consistently. One of my favorite features is its ability to mention previous journal entries when summarizing your present entry. This has really helped me to notice patterns and themes that I may have otherwise missed. I find Rosebud to be a very efficient tool for mental health while also helping me to increase compassion for myself.

I absolutely love this app & highly recommend it. It's not meant to replace a therapist, obviously, but I can't afford one currently and this has helped so much! I wasn't sure what to expect from it using AI but it's been really great. It has helped guide me through my thoughts and to dig deeper. I love all the journals and prompts, as well as just plain, un-guided journaling.

As is so often the case in life, I know what I need to do or what I need to change, but I struggle with the motivation to implement the changes and sometimes it's useful to have a sounding board or a person to just encourage me or tell me what I already know I need to do. Rosebud has been great for that. There have also been sessions where I use Rosebud as more of a freeform emotional sounding board, letting the intelligent response prompts shake loose thoughts and feelings. Its great!