# Subtext vs Unlock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subtext at 100% against Unlock's 50%. Subtext also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). Unlock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subtext sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Unlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Subtext holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subtext has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Subtext's written reviews are positive against 50% of Unlock's.

Subtext ships an update fortnightly, Unlock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subtext | Unlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtext-ai-writing-assistant/id6736559861/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlock/id6744821334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANTON LICHT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772410636) | [Carter Annandale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711608364) |

## What reviewers say

### Subtext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtext-ai-writing-assistant/id6736559861)

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |


### Unlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlock/id6744821334)

This app helps you reduce screen time by requiring a custom phrase spoken into the front camera each time you open an app. It connects to your device's screen time data to enforce usage limits. Unlock Core offers full access to all features.

**Highlights:** Voice authentication for app access, Screen Time data integration, Customizable phrases, Subscription for full features, App locking functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $13.99 | per month |
| Unlock | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subtext free?

Subtext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Unlock free?

Unlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subtext or Unlock?

Subtext is rated higher. Subtext averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Unlock averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Subtext or Unlock have ads?

Subtext shows ads; Unlock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subtext or Unlock?

Subtext ships an update fortnightly, and Unlock every 10 days. Most recently, Subtext was updated on October 25, 2026 and Unlock on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*