A companion through grief

For the grief that doesn't follow a schedule.

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Rue is a supportive companion.

The Rue app on iPhone

A calm space, whenever you need it

Whether you're grieving someone, facing anticipatory grief, processing a diagnosis, or making sense of life after loss, Rue meets you there. Built on evidence-based grief resources, informed by specialist guidance.

Talk to Rue

The thoughts you can't say out loud yet. Rue listens, with no judgement and no "move on", even at 3am.

Grief Check-in

A check-in grounded in real grief research. A few quiet questions help you understand where you are today.

Name what you feel

When 'sad' isn't the right word. Find the feeling that's really there from a wide, honest range of emotions.

Your grief over time

See, gently, how grief shifts. No streaks, no pressure, just your story when you want to look back.

How Rue works

No right or wrong way. Just small steps, at your own pace.

Check in

Tell Rue how today actually feels.

Find the words

Move past "I'm fine" and name what's really there.

Say it out loud

Share the things you can't say to anyone else.

Look back gently

See how grief shifts over time, with no pressure.

What you can do with Rue

Rue isn't about rushing grief or giving simple answers to something deeply human. It's steady, compassionate support in the moments that can feel hardest to hold alone.

  • Talk through difficult moments in private
  • Reflect on thoughts and feelings at your own pace
  • Find gentle guidance when emotions feel overwhelming
  • Return whenever you need support, day or night
  • Build small habits of reflection, grounding, and care

Some features require a subscription. Options, duration, and pricing are always shown in the app before purchase.

Voices from people walking through it

Quiet support, real relief.

I open Rue on the days I can't explain to anyone else. It never tells me to move on.
Maya R.
The check-in helped me see the guilt I felt was normal. That alone lifted something.
Daniel S.
Some nights I just need to say it out loud. Rue is there at 3am when no one else is.
Priya N.

Grief is heavy. You don't have to carry it alone.

Download Rue and take the first quiet step, free for 30 days.