Comparison

Subtext vs unecho

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

Head to head
About

Subtext

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You've reread the thread six times. You still can't tell what they meant. Subtext reads a message thread and shows you what's going on underneath it: the tone, the push and pull, who is owning what, and where things tend to go sideways. You bring a conversation and Subtext gives you a clear, calm read in seconds. It works for any relationship that matters: a partner, a date, a parent, a friend, a coworker. A reading, not a verdict. Subtext points at patterns. It does not diagnose anyone, and it can be wrong. You decide what the patterns mean and what to do next. Private by design. Your conversations are analyzed in the moment and never stored on our servers. No message content, no contact names, nothing kept. Your readings can stay on your device. What you get: A 0 to 100 read on the health of the conversation Short flags for what is working and what to watch for, on your side and theirs A two-line summary in plain language One prompt to help you decide your next move How to bring a conversation: Import screenshots and Subtext reads the conversation out of them Paste a chat from any app WhatsApp and Telegram exports are supported Your readings stay on your phone. We never store them on our servers, so no one can read them. It also means we cannot restore them if you lose your phone. Privacy first, with the tradeoff stated plainly. Your first 7 days are free. After that, keep going with a subscription or a one-time 7-day pass. No card required to start. Subtext is a pattern-spotting tool, not therapy or a substitute for professional support. If a pattern matters, a therapist or counselor is the right place to take it. If you are in crisis or worried about your safety, contact local emergency services or a crisis line. Questions or feedback: help@bankedembers.com

About

unecho

This app helps you identify manipulative communication tactics in conversations. It analyzes text to name specific manipulation techniques and provides tools for emotional support and boundary setting. It offers a private space to document incidents and regain clarity in difficult relationships.

Highlights
  • Identifies manipulation tactics (gaslighting, DARVO, etc.)
  • Separates speaker's voice from truth
  • Generates boundary-setting replies
  • Records and displays past incidents
  • SOS feature for emotional support
  • Private by design with PIN lock and panic wipe
Features
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You're not crazy. You were gaslit. unecho is the witness in your pocket - the app that reads the conversation that just hurt and tells you, line by line, what actually happened. Paste the text. Screenshot the fight. Or just tell it what they said. In seconds, unecho names the manipulation the way you always felt it but could never prove: - The tactics, named - gaslighting, DARVO, guilt-trips, hoovering, blame-shifting, the fauxpology. - Her voice vs. what really happened - two columns that separate the voice in your head from the truth of the moment. The "click" survivors describe. - A reply that holds the line - a calm, boundaried response written for you, for the moment you're too flooded to think. Or the honest "don't reply" when that's the move. - The Record - every incident, remembered. When the doubt creeps back ("was it really that bad?"), unecho shows you your own words from the last five times. Patterns can't hide. - SOS - one tap on a hard night when you're about to break no contact. Grounding, your reasons, a way through. And when it's NOT manipulation, unecho says so. A normal disagreement comes back honestly labeled - because an app that only ever says "you're right" can't be trusted. This one can. Built for what you're actually going through: narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, and toxic relationships; no contact and low contact; a narcissistic parent, ex, partner, or coworker; the self-doubt, FOG, and trauma-bonding that keep you stuck. Private by design. PIN lock, a disguise icon, and a panic wipe - because we know exactly who might pick up your phone. unecho isn't therapy, and never pretends to be. It's the witness between sessions - or the one you have when therapy was never an option. You spent years being told it was you. It wasn't. Let unecho show you. - Membership unlocks unlimited decodes, reply scripts, your full Record, and hoover alerts. Subscriptions auto-renew; cancel anytime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://unecho-engine.dotheyuse.workers.dev/privacy

Screenshots

Subtext4 screens
unecho4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: unecho at weekly against Subtext's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and unecho sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subtext ships an update every 3 weeks, unecho weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Subtext versus unecho: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubtextunecho
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB30 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperKeller Tech LLCCaleo LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Subtext

Subscriptions2
  • Subtext Pro (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Subtext Pro (Annual)$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Subtext Pro (7-Day Pass)$3.99
  • Footnotes (pack of 5)$5.99
4 purchases

unecho

Subscriptions4
  • unecho Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • unecho Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • unecho Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • unecho Premium Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Subtext free?
Subtext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is unecho free?
unecho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subtext or unecho have ads?
Neither Subtext nor unecho shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subtext or unecho?
Subtext ships an update every 3 weeks, and unecho weekly. Most recently, Subtext was updated on October 5, 2026 and unecho on October 25, 2026.

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