Comparison

Subtext vs Polly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Subtext

Enhance your written communication with an AI assistant that helps you compose, refine, and analyze messages. It smooths interactions, removes emotional triggers, and ensures your words are clear, calm, and authentic, fostering better relationships and mental well-being.

Highlights
  • AI message composition and enhancement
  • Grammar, spelling, and sentence correction
  • Tone analysis and word tuning
  • Response and reply generation
  • Message analysis for triggers and aggression
  • AI humanizer for natural messaging
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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 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.

About

Polly

This app uses AI to automatically record, transcribe, and summarize your notes from meetings, lectures, and conversations. It can also simplify complex topics, generate flashcards, and answer questions via a chatbot. Organize your notes and access them across devices.

Highlights
  • AI Note-Taking & Transcription
  • AI Summarizer for various content
  • AI Text Simplifier
  • AI Flashcard Generation
  • AI Chatbot Assistant
  • Cross-Device Sync & Cloud Backup
Features
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Polly is the AI note taker that captures everything you hear and read. Record a lecture, paste a YouTube or Spotify link, upload a PDF, or save a web page — Polly transcribes it, summarizes the key points, and builds study-ready flashcards in seconds. CAPTURE FROM ANYWHERE - Record live audio, lectures and meetings with one tap - Import any YouTube video or Spotify podcast - Upload PDFs and documents - Save any web page or article UNDERSTAND IT INSTANTLY - Word-for-word transcripts - Clear AI summaries that capture the main ideas - Auto-generated flashcards to lock in what matters - Works in 30+ languages with automatic detection ASK AI ANYTHING - Chat with your notes — ask questions, get instant explanations - Pull definitions, key takeaways and quotes on demand STAY ORGANIZED - Every note, recording and import in one place - Search across all your content instantly - Add summaries to your reading list WHETHER YOU'RE... A student turning lectures into revision notes, a professional summarizing meetings, or a curious mind capturing podcasts and articles — Polly does the heavy lifting so you can focus on what counts. Polly is the AI note taker that turns hours of audio, video and reading into notes you'll actually use. Download it today. –––––––––––– Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://pollyainotetaker.com/privacy.html Questions, feedback or help? Email us at support@denalidigital.co — we read every message.

Screenshots

Subtext4 screens
Polly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Polly at none against Subtext's shown. Polly also leads on ratings volume (73 vs 21). Subtext's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Subtext sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Polly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subtext holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 73 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Subtext's written reviews are positive against 92% of Polly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subtext ships an update every 2 weeks, Polly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Subtext versus Polly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubtextPolly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (21 ratings) — better4.7 (73 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better92.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2173 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANTON LICHTDENALI DIGITAL BILISIM LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Subtext

All ratings21 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Polly

All ratings74 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

Subtext

Requested features

1 request
  • Free trial example

Polly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Subtext

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$89.991 Year
9 purchases

Polly

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Plan7 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$12.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Annual Plan$49.991 Year
  • Annual Plan$59.991 Year
  • Special Offer$59.991 Year
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Subtext free?
Subtext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polly free?
Polly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subtext or Polly?
Subtext is rated higher. Subtext averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Polly averages 4.7 from 73 ratings.
Do Subtext or Polly have ads?
Subtext shows ads; Polly does not.
Which is updated more often, Subtext or Polly?
Subtext ships an update every 2 weeks, and Polly every 11 days. Most recently, Subtext was updated on November 8, 2026 and Polly on October 30, 2026.

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