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tono compared with RewriteBar
Detailtono logo tonoRewriteBar logo RewriteBar
What it doesRewrite or reply to your messages before you send them, choosing from safer, funnier, or custom tones AI-powered macOS writing assistant for grammar, translation, and productivity
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
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. $29 one-time for Standard license (1 device), $59 one-time for Pro license (3 devices). Optional RewriteBar Gateway Credits: 100 once for $29 plan, 100 once for $59 plan, 3 million per month available. Free trial with up to 100 corrections.
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
  • Custom AI actions and workflows
  • Side-by-side text comparison
  • Keyboard shortcuts
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
  • Works in any macOS app without switching applications
  • Lightweight and privacy-focused design
  • Customizable AI workflows with preset templates
  • One-time purchase with lifetime access
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)23 −4 (down) since last check46 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)310
Citation Flow (Majestic)2237
Referring domains (Majestic)11472

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