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Wysa vs Rosebud
Wysa edges Rosebud on our editorial score (3.9 vs 4.5), but Rosebud is the better fit if you want voice notes; Wysa has no clear edge there.
0| Wysa | Rosebud | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 3.9 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Price | $8.33/mo billed yearly | $8.99/mo |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | Under $10/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Price detail | Free AI chat and self-help tools. Premium is $99.99/yr for the full toolkit; Premium Plus with a human coach is $99.99/mo (US App Store rates). | Free to use; Rosebud Bloom from $8.99/mo (official structured data, checked 2026-09-30). |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | No | Voice notes |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | Yes |
| Custom characters | No | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Wysa — our take
A companion that is honest about being a tool rather than a relationship.
- Evidence-based techniques
- Clear safety escalation
- Free tier is functional
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
Wysa vs Rosebud — common questions
Which is cheaper, Wysa or Rosebud?
Wysa is the cheaper of the two at $8.33/mo billed yearly, 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?
Wysa: No adult mode. Rosebud: 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.