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Rosebud vs Earkick
Rosebud edges Earkick on our editorial score (4.5 vs 3.8), but the two are close on features — Earkick is cheaper at Free (~$9/mo less), so default to it unless you prefer Rosebud's branding.
0| Rosebud | Earkick | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Price | $8.99/mo | Free |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free to use; Rosebud Bloom from $8.99/mo (official structured data, checked 2026-09-30). | Free app with no ads (2026-09-30); no public subscription pricing found. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | Voice notes | Voice notes |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | No | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, 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
Earkick — our take
A free wellbeing companion with a memorable mascot: mood tracking, voice check-ins and CBT-style coaching.
- Free with no ads
- Mood and habit tracking built in
- Voice check-ins
Rosebud vs Earkick — common questions
Which is cheaper, Rosebud or Earkick?
Earkick is the cheaper of the two at Free, against $8.99/mo for Rosebud.
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: price and platform coverage differ between them.
Which handles adult content differently?
Rosebud: No adult mode. Earkick: 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.