Subtext - Write better texts
What is Subtext?
AI assistant that reviews tone, proofreads, and drafts replies for texts, emails, and difficult conversations.
Subtext is a writing and communication assistant for everyday messages, replies, and difficult conversations. You can write from scratch, paste a draft, or share a screenshot of a conversation to see how a message may come across and get improved wording or reply options. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.
Pricing. Subtext is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Rewriting a message several times before sending
- Replying to a sensitive or unexpected text or email
- Following up on unanswered messages or work emails
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Why this app is in A tier
A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Subtext scores 85 out of 100: rating 99, rating count 59, App Store search rank 81, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Subtext AI is your writing and communication assistant for everyday messages, replies, and difficult conversations.
Use it for texts, emails, dating conversations, work replies, group chats, follow-ups, check-ins, and those moments when you know what you want to say but not exactly how to say it.
WHO IT'S FOR
- People who rewrite the same message five times before sending
- Overthinkers, over-editors, and anyone wondering "does this sound okay?"
- People navigating sensitive conversations, follow-ups, boundaries, or unexpected replies
- Anyone who wants their writing to better match their intention
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WHAT SUBTEXT DOES
- Message Analyzer: Review tone, clarity, and how your message may come across. Spot wording that could feel unclear, too harsh, too passive, or easy to misread.
- Writing Coach and Proofreader: Understand why certain phrases need work and how to improve them. Fix grammar, spelling, and sentence structure automatically.
- Smart Reply and Response Generator: Generate or improve replies based on conversation context. Paste a screenshot or type the conversation, and get response options that fit.
- Tone Tuner: Make your message warmer, clearer, shorter, softer, firmer, or more professional.
- Rewriter and Rephraser: Turn rough drafts, scattered notes, and half-finished thoughts into polished messages.
- Context Summary: Paste a full conversation and get a breakdown of the key points, possible tone and intent, and reply options.
USE IT FOR
- Turning drafts and notes into clear messages
- Proofreading before you hit send
- Quick replies when you're not sure what to say
- Navigating sensitive or emotionally loaded conversations
- Setting boundaries without overexplaining
- Following up on unanswered messages
- Work emails and professional communication
- Group chats, dating, friendships, and family messages
- Exploring how a message might be interpreted before sending
WHY PEOPLE USE IT
- Write with less second-guessing
- Say what you mean without overexplaining or underexplaining
- Avoid wording that may come across the wrong way
- Get practical, real-time feedback that helps you improve over time
- Keep your own voice while making sure your message is clear
Subtext uses AI to analyze tone, suggest improvements, and help you communicate with more confidence, one message at a time.
Subtext is a writing and communication assistant. It does not provide therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice. AI suggestions may not always be accurate or appropriate. Review messages before sending.
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Questions about Subtext
Is the app free?
The App Store listing shows a price of free.
Can it read a conversation from a screenshot?
Yes. You can paste a screenshot or type the conversation, then get a summary of key points, possible tone and intent, and response options that fit.
Does it give therapy or medical advice?
No. The listing says Subtext does not provide therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice. It also says AI suggestions may not always be accurate or appropriate, so messages should be reviewed before sending.
Is Subtext right for me?
Subtext is built for rewriting a message several times before sending, replying to a sensitive or unexpected text or email, following up on unanswered messages or work emails. It sits in the writing assistance list on AppTierList.
Is Subtext worth it?
Subtext is A tier, ranked #9 of 36 writing assistance apps with a score of 85 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 80 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 8 apps rank above it.
How does Subtext compare to Grammar Check Corrector by AI?
Subtext is A tier at 85; Grammar Check Corrector by AI is A tier at 87. Grammar Check Corrector by AI ranks higher. Subtext is free to download, with in-app purchases, Grammar Check Corrector by AI is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Subtext updated?
Subtext was updated 6 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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All the facts
Ranking
- Lists
- Writing Assistance (A tier, #9) · Conversation Help (B tier, #4)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 85 / 100
- Rank in list
- #9 of 38
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.9 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 80
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (6 days ago)
- Size
- 90 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15.6 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 17
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking