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What it doesRewrite or reply to your messages before you send them, choosing from safer, funnier, or custom tones Free ATS resume checker and builder that matches your resume to job descriptions
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given CA
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: $0 forever for on-device rewrites with unlimited rewrites, no account required. Pro: $3.99/month or $39.99/year; new subscribers get a 14-day free trial and can cancel anytime. Free: 1 resume, ATS checks, 3 tailors per month, 3 cover letters per month, 1 PDF and 1 Word download for life of account, 1 job application tracked, 5 AI questions per day, 5 autofill attempts. Pro: $4 first month, then $12/month (or $18 first 3 months, then $36 every 3 months). Unlimited resumes,
Key features
  • Safer tone that clarifies and reduces hostility
  • Funnier tone that changes register
  • Custom tone by typing your own instructions
  • Cloud rewrites for Pro subscribers
  • How I Sound feature to apply your voice to rewrites
  • Support for longer drafts on Pro
  • Works in iPhone keyboard and as an app
  • Generate resume from job description
  • ATS score checker showing keyword and skills match
  • AI resume tailoring for each job
  • AI-written cover letters
  • 30+ ATS-friendly resume templates
  • Job application autofill Chrome add-on
  • Job application tracker with status updates
  • Interview preparation with likely questions
  • Personal portfolio website builder from resume
  • PDF and DOCX export matching preview
What makes it different
  • Never sends messages automatically—you always copy and send manually
  • Drafts never used to train models; privacy-first design
  • Free on-device rewrites with no daily limits or quotas
  • Works directly in iPhone keyboard for seamless workflow
  • Free ATS score and resume check without sign-up or credit card required
  • One-click autofill saves hours on repetitive job application forms
  • Unlimited tailoring and cover letters on Pro plan
  • Live coaching interviews available on Career+ plan
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)23 −4 (down) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)33
Citation Flow (Majestic)2217
Referring domains (Majestic)1114

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