Rosebud AI vs. The Rosebud Journal App: How to Create Games with AI (Not Just Journal)
Because both of our products share the same name, many people ask whether Rosebud AI (rosebud.ai) and the Rosebud Journal App (rosebud.app) are related. They are not. We are different companies with very different goals.
This article clarifies the difference — especially for people searching for an AI game maker or looking for how to create games with AI.
Rosebud AI: A Platform for Creating Games With AI
Rosebud AI is an AI game maker that allows anyone to turn ideas into playable games. If you've ever wondered “how to AI my own game?” or “how to create games with AI if I don’t know how to code?”, Rosebud AI provides a clear, practical answer.
With Rosebud AI, you can:
- Describe your idea in simple language
- Generate levels, characters, visuals, and interaction logic
- Remix existing games and build on top of others’ creations
- Publish and share with one link
This makes Rosebud AI an effective tool for:
- Indie creators
- Students and educators
- Content creators and world-builders
- Anyone who wants to experiment visually
It does not require coding expertise. You learn by building, not by reading documentation.
If your interest is specifically how to create a hit game with AI, Rosebud AI helps you:
- Generate concepts quickly
- Playtest rapidly
- Iterate faster than traditional game development
- Access community templates that already work
This lets creators spend time on taste, story, vibe, and world feel — the things that actually make a game memorable.
The Rosebud Journal App: A Tool for Reflection, Not Creation
The Rosebud Journal App, available at rosebud.app, is designed for:
- Journaling
- Mood tracking
- Personal reflection
- Emotional wellness routines
Its focus is inward and personal. It does not create games or interactive experiences. It is helpful for people who want guided self-reflection supported by AI.
If your goal is well-being, clarity, and emotional grounding, the journaling app is aligned with that purpose.
If your goal is creating experiences, you will be looking for Rosebud AI instead.
Rosebud AI Also Supports Wellness Through Play
Even though Rosebud AI is not a journaling app, interactive experiences can also support emotional well-being.
For example, here is a mindful, self-reflection mini-game made inside Rosebud AI:
👉 https://rosebud.ai/p/e3c01c3c-4f82-4be8-beb8-8cad78cbd7ba
Games can help people:
- Express feelings indirectly
- Reflect through metaphor
- Feel connected to a world larger than themselves
This is one reason many creators choose Rosebud AI when exploring mental-health-oriented or story-driven worlds.
Start Creating Today
If you have a story, a world, or a feeling you want to express:
You can turn it into a game.
Whether it becomes a personal moment, a public experience, or the start of something much bigger — you can start today.
👉 Try Rosebud AI: https://rosebud.ai
Patrick Moumiet
Patrick is a marketer at Rosebud with a background as a content creator and social media strategist. He has launched courses and coaching programs in social media marketing and content creation, coaching 500+ large-scale influencers customers. On the Rosebud blog, he writes about consumer AI and how to make money with AI, exploring ways to combine state-of-the-art models with Rosebud’s creative tools.