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Rosebud vs Ash
Rosebud edges Ash on our editorial score (4.5 vs 4.1), but Rosebud is the stronger pick if you want voice notes, while Ash fits better if live voice calls matter more.
0| Rosebud | Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Price | $8.99/mo | $14.16/mo |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free to use; Rosebud Bloom from $8.99/mo (official structured data, checked 2026-09-30). | Free tier; Premium launched Sept 2026 per App Store data: $9.99-$39.99/mo or $169.99/yr (~$14.16/mo) with a 7-day trial. Explicitly not for crisis use. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Voice notes | Live calls |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | No | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Rosebud — our take
The strongest AI journal in the directory: 4.7★ from 5,000+ users, emotional pattern analysis, speak-or-type entries.
- 4.7★ average from 5,300+ ratings
- Emotional analysis and long-term patterns
- Free tier is genuinely usable
Ash — our take
The best-funded wellbeing companion ($93M raised): therapeutic memory, weekly insights and a purpose-built psychology model.
- Purpose-built psychology model
- Therapeutic memory across months
- Weekly insights on patterns
Rosebud vs Ash — common questions
Which is cheaper, Rosebud or Ash?
Rosebud is the cheaper of the two at $8.99/mo, against $14.16/mo for Ash.
Which one has a free tier?
Both do — you can try either without paying.
Which remembers conversations better?
Both keep context across sessions. The practical difference is elsewhere: voice support differs between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
Rosebud: No adult mode. Ash: No adult mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.