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Rosebud

AI journal with long-term memory, built around guided growth conversations.

Last verified against 6 official sources

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Free plan

No

No. Rosebud retired its free plan effective Sept 30, 2026. The site still says "Try it free" (a trial); trial length not published on the pages we checked.

Pricing

Rosebud Bloom: $12.99/month, or $107.99/year (shown as $8.99/month). The US App Store also lists higher-usage Thrive 2x ($24.99 and $199.99) and Thrive 5x ($59.99 and $499.99) tiers. 40% discount for eligible students, seniors and people with disabilities (web sign-ups only).

Platforms

iOS, Android, Web, Mac

Primarily a mobile app; the web app is a companion with fewer features. Mac via the App Store.

Used to train AI?

Not stated as a blanket promise; policy says AI providers are under Zero Data Retention agreements and discard data after processing.

AI features

  • Interactive follow-up questions on entries
  • Long-term memory across entries ("connect the dots")
  • Weekly reports on patterns and progress
  • Goal identification and habit support
  • Voice journaling

Privacy notes

  • Data encrypted in transit and at rest (Google Firestore)
  • AI processing via OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, AWS and Groq; journal content sent anonymized, under Zero Data Retention agreements
  • Journal entries never shared or sold (per policy)
  • Website uses Meta/Google/Apple ad pixels; policy says journal entries are never sent to them
  • Runs automated, machine-only quality evaluations of real interactions (per policy)

These summarize what the vendor publishes; we haven't audited the app. Read the vendor's privacy policy before journaling sensitive material.

Who it's best for

People who want an AI that remembers context over months and are happy to pay.

Comparisons

Sources

  1. Rosebud homepage (pricing section)
  2. Rosebud on the US App Store
  3. Rosebud Help: Changes to the Free Plan
  4. Rosebud Privacy Policy (updated Sep 8, 2026)
  5. Rosebud Help: Install the Mobile App
  6. Rosebud Help: Usage limits

Spot something out of date? Prices change often; confirm on the official site before you buy.

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