# Subtext vs Calm Reply

The clearest difference is ads: Calm Reply at none against Subtext's shown. Subtext's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (21 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subtext sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Calm Reply sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Subtext against 5.0 for Calm Reply. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subtext has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Subtext ships an update fortnightly, Calm Reply every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subtext | Calm Reply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtext-ai-writing-assistant/id6736559861/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-reply/id6761282483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANTON LICHT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772410636) | [Jerry Brokemond](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888615213) |

## 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 |


### Calm Reply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-reply/id6761282483)

Generate thoughtful AI-powered replies to messages in seconds. Choose from various tones like professional, casual, or conflict resolution to respond with confidence. Ideal for navigating dating, professional, or difficult conversations.

**Highlights:** AI-powered message replies, Multiple tone options, Professional replies, Dating and relationship conversations, Difficult message handling, Friendly and casual responses

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calm Reply Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Calm Reply Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subtext free?

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

### Is Calm Reply free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subtext or Calm Reply?

Calm Reply is rated higher. Subtext averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Calm Reply averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Subtext or Calm Reply have ads?

Subtext shows ads; Calm Reply does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subtext or Calm Reply?

Subtext ships an update fortnightly, and Calm Reply every 5 weeks. Most recently, Subtext was updated on October 22, 2026 and Calm Reply on October 17, 2026.

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