Cozy vs Rosebud
Cozy
cozyjournal.appRosebud
my.rosebud.appSide by side
| Figure | Cozy | Rosebud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $9/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Journal Apps | 7.9 (#23) | 8.2 (#12) |
| Platforms | Downloads are listed for macOS 12 or later, Windows 10 or later, and iPhone and iPad; Android is listed as in development. | Rosebud is available on the web, iOS, and Android; its mobile app can also be downloaded from the App Store on Mac. |
| Support | The maker says support is provided by a human and directs users to email the solo developer. | The privacy policy directs users with questions to [email protected]. |
Plans
Cozy
- Cozy for iPhone and iPad$29.99, paid once
- Cozy Standard$49, paid once
- Cozy Forever$89, paid once
Rosebud
- FreeFree
- Rosebud Bloom Monthly$12.99 a month
- Rosebud Bloom Annual$107.99 a year
In their own words
Rosebud
Rosebud is an AI journaling app for personal growth and self-reflection. It analyzes entries to surface moods, topics, relationships, and patterns, then offers personalized prompts and ways to explore an entry. In the web app, Dig Deeper provides either a follow-up question or three questions to choose from. Long-term memory can recall information from previous entries and is automatically enabled for Rosebud Bloom subscribers. Voice journaling includes speech-to-text transcription and text-to-speech playback. The mobile app adds custom journals, editable daily check-ins, photo attachments, handwritten-journal scanning, AI model selection, and language settings. Rosebud says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and that journal content sent to AI providers is anonymized and discarded after processing. The free plan is available; Rosebud Bloom costs $12.99 a month or $107.99 a year. Weekly AI usage is limited, and Dig Deeper is unavailable at the limit until it resets or the user upgrades. Rosebud says it is not a substitute for professional mental health care or crisis support.