# Paraphrase vs Subtext

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Subtext at none against Paraphrase's 2. Subtext also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paraphrase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Subtext asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paraphrase | Subtext |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Hausen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794777127) | [Yue Pu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797037988) |

## What reviewers say

### Paraphrase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paraphrase-rewording-rewriter/id6748531566)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly $5.99, 3 Days Free | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual $29.99 | $29.99 | per year |


### Subtext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtext-read-between-lines/id6776961247)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paraphrase free?

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

### Is Subtext free?

Subtext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Paraphrase or Subtext have ads?

Neither Paraphrase nor Subtext shows ads.

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