# Subtext vs The Grey Mirror

The clearest difference is rating: Subtext at 5.0 against The Grey Mirror's 4.1. Subtext also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). The Grey Mirror's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Grey Mirror sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Subtext asks for nothing beyond the download.

Subtext holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Grey Mirror has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Subtext ships an update weekly, The Grey Mirror every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subtext | The Grey Mirror |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtext-relationship-ai/id6792402582/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grey-mirror-chat-analysis/id6799236359/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tanmaye Bhatia](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792402584) | [Terri Weant](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795808981) |

## What reviewers say

### Subtext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtext-relationship-ai/id6792402582)

Analyze your conversations to understand communication patterns and identify messages needing attention. This private, encrypted tool helps you explore relationships and draft replies without sending messages for you. It offers insights into how you connect, not a measure of feelings.

**Highlights:** Analyze message conversations, Identify messages needing attention, Explore communication patterns, Draft replies with AI coach, Private and encrypted analysis, Local data processing on Mac

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Grey Mirror

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grey-mirror-chat-analysis/id6799236359)

Analyze your relationship communication through text messages. Understand patterns of effort, warmth, conflict, and repair over time. Offers insights into conversation dynamics and provides a projection plan.

**Highlights:** Analyze conversation effort, warmth, and conflict, Compare communication patterns of both sides, Upload message exports or screenshots, Choose relationship type (romantic, friendship, family), View turning points and projections, Ask questions about chat history

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grey Mirror Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Grey Mirror Pro | $34.99 | per month |
| Grey Mirror Studio | $69.99 | per month |
| Grey Mirror Plus (Yearly) | $199.00 | per year |
| Grey Mirror Pro (Yearly) | $349.00 | per year |
| Grey Mirror Studio (Yearly) | $699.00 | per year |
| Complete Report | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Report Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5 Report Pack | $74.99 | one-time |
| 10 Report Pack | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subtext free?

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

### Is The Grey Mirror free?

The Grey Mirror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subtext or The Grey Mirror?

Subtext is rated higher. Subtext averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Grey Mirror averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Subtext or The Grey Mirror have ads?

Neither Subtext nor The Grey Mirror shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subtext or The Grey Mirror?

Subtext ships an update weekly, and The Grey Mirror every 4 days. Most recently, Subtext was updated on October 11, 2026 and The Grey Mirror on October 31, 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.*