Comparison

Reply Lab vs Gut Feel

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

Head to head
About

Reply Lab

This AI-powered keyboard generates context-aware replies directly within any messaging app, eliminating the need for copy-pasting or switching applications. It offers various reply tones, custom AI modes, and in-keyboard screenshot analysis for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • AI-powered reply generation
  • Works within any messaging app
  • 15+ reply tones
  • In-keyboard screenshot analysis
  • Customizable AI modes
  • Community marketplace for AI personalities
Features
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Never stare at a text wondering what to say. Reply Lab is the AI keyboard that writes the perfect reply inside any app you type in: iMessage, WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, Tinder, Slack. No switching apps. No pasting your conversation into a chatbot. Everything happens right where you're texting. HOW IT WORKS Add Reply Lab as a keyboard, switch to it with the globe icon, and generate AI replies right where you are typing. Everything happens inside the keyboard. Even screenshot analysis runs in place, without ever leaving the conversation. KEY FEATURES Works Everywhere. One keyboard for every messaging app. Dating, work, friends, and family. 15+ Reply Tones. Professional, Flirty, Funny, Savage, Sarcastic, Smooth, Dating Coach, and more. Match the vibe of any conversation. In-Keyboard Screenshot Analysis. Paste a message or a screenshot of a conversation and get context-aware reply suggestions directly from the keyboard. Custom AI Modes. Write your own instructions to build fully personalized reply styles that respond exactly how you want. Community Marketplace. Publish your custom modes for others to discover, and browse AI personalities created by the community. Improve Mode. Highlight any draft reply and let AI polish it without losing your voice. Length Control. Short, Medium, or Long. Replies sized to fit the moment. PERFECT FOR Dating apps. That match finally messaged you back and the pressure is on. Get replies with actual rizz, from smooth openers to comebacks when they leave you on read. Work messages. Your boss texts at 9pm and "k" is not an option. Draft the professional version in seconds and get back to your evening. Group chats. Someone roasts you in front of everyone. Reply Lab has the clapback ready before the laughing emojis stop. Awkward conversations. Rescheduling plans, saying no, texting your ex back (or deciding not to). Get wording that hits the right note when the stakes feel high. WHY A KEYBOARD AND NOT ANOTHER AI APP Because the conversation is already on your screen. Switching apps to describe your situation to a chatbot, copying its answer, and pasting it back kills the moment. Reply Lab lives where you type, reads the context you give it, and drops the reply straight into the text field. The fastest path from "what do I even say" to sent. FREE TO USE Get free AI replies every day, plus free screenshot analyses to start. Upgrade to Reply Lab Pro for unlimited text replies and up to 50 screenshot analyses per day. REPLY LAB PRO Reply Lab Pro is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time purchase: Weekly: $1.99 per week Annual: $29.99 per year, best value Lifetime: $79.99 one time, never renews Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. The Lifetime option is a single payment and does not auto-renew. PRIVACY Reply Lab requires Full Access to communicate with our AI service for reply generation. We do not store your conversations, sell your data, or use your messages for AI training. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://replylab.app/privacy

About

Gut Feel

This app analyzes dating conversation screenshots to help you understand the dynamics of your interactions. It identifies positive and negative signals, explains message patterns, and suggests next steps, all while prioritizing user privacy. Get a second opinion on tricky texts without involving friends.

Highlights
  • Analyze conversation screenshots
  • Identify green and red flags
  • Explain message patterns
  • Suggest next moves
  • Organize reads by person
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Stop rereading the same conversation. Gut Feel turns conversation screenshots into a straightforward read on what’s happening and what to do next. Upload the thread, add a little context, and Gut Feel will: • highlight green flags, red flags, and mixed signals • explain the patterns behind key messages • give you a clear verdict and suggested next move • keep your reads organized by person for easy follow-up Built for the “what did they mean?” moment Gut Feel is for the texts you keep reopening: the sudden distance, the breadcrumb, the vague plan, the reply that feels warm until you read it again. Get a second perspective without sending the whole thread to the group chat. Privacy by design You choose every screenshot you share. Gut Feel removes image metadata before upload, deletes server-side screenshot copies after processing, and does not sell your data or use conversation content for advertising. Your transcript and read remain in your account history until you delete them. Gut Feel uses artificial intelligence. Results can be incomplete or wrong and are not therapy, medical care, legal advice, crisis support, or a statement of another person’s intentions. You remain responsible for your decisions and messages. Gut Feel is for adults 18 and older. Subscriptions Gut Feel offers weekly auto-renewable subscription plans with one, two, or four reads per renewal period. Prices and any introductory offer are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple Account settings. Unused reads do not roll over. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.gutfeelapp.com Terms of Service: https://privacy.gutfeelapp.com/#terms

Screenshots

Reply Lab4 screens
Gut Feel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gut Feel at 4.8 against Reply Lab's 4.3. Gut Feel also leads on ratings volume (79 vs 24). Reply Lab's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Reply Lab sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Gut Feel sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gut Feel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 79 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Reply Lab's written reviews are positive against 67% of Gut Feel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reply Lab ships an update every 5 days, Gut Feel every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Reply Lab versus Gut Feel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReply LabGut Feel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (24 ratings)4.8 (79 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2479 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB22 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperApplication Of Technology, LLCSheep AI, Inc.

Customer experience

Reply Lab

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Gut Feel

All ratings54 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Reply Lab

Subscriptions3
  • Reply Lab Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Reply Lab Pro$4.991 Month
  • Reply Lab Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$79.99
6 purchases

Gut Feel

Subscriptions6
  • Gut Feel$9.997 Days
  • GutFeel - Weekly$14.997 Days
  • Gut Feel - Weekly$16.997 Days
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  • Gut Feel - Weekly Sub$18.997 Days
  • Gut Feel$29.991 Year
  • Gut Feel - Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Reply Lab free?
Reply Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gut Feel free?
Gut Feel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reply Lab or Gut Feel?
Gut Feel is rated higher. Reply Lab averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Gut Feel averages 4.8 from 79 ratings.
Do Reply Lab or Gut Feel have ads?
Both Reply Lab and Gut Feel show ads.
Which is updated more often, Reply Lab or Gut Feel?
Reply Lab ships an update every 5 days, and Gut Feel every 3 days. Most recently, Reply Lab was updated on October 28, 2026 and Gut Feel on October 31, 2026.

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