Frequently Asked Questions

SmartText is an AI-powered messaging app for iPhone and Mac — with your own private second phone number built in. Screenshot any conversation and get instant, context-aware reply suggestions from 15+ AI models, each with a different voice and perspective.

Take a screenshot of any text conversation — iMessage, WhatsApp, Tinder, Slack, anything. SmartText's AI reads the full context (who said what, the tone, the subtext) and generates multiple natural reply options you can send or customize.

Right now, yes — SmartText is completely free during the public beta. At launch, SmartText offers a free trial when you sign up. For a limited launch window, SmartText Core is $9.99/month (regularly $12.99) and SmartText Pro is $19.99/month. Early subscribers are grandfathered at $9.99 for life. No per-message fees, no credits, no surprises.

iPhone (iOS 17+) and Mac (macOS 14+). We're the only AI texting assistant with a native Mac app — respond from your desk or your pocket.

TestFlight is Apple's official app for trying new apps before they reach the App Store — made by Apple and used by millions of testers. Install TestFlight free from the App Store, then join the SmartText beta with one tap. No jailbreaking, nothing sketchy, and you can delete both anytime.

15+ models including GPT-5.5, Claude Opus 4.8, Claude Sonnet 5, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Grok 4.3, DeepSeek V4 Pro, Kimi K2.6, GLM-5.2, and more. Each model thinks differently, giving you diverse suggestions.

Yes. You can select any model for suggestions, or compare multiple models side-by-side to find the reply that feels most natural.

You can build your own AI specialists — a Dating Coach, Legal Advisor, Health Navigator, or anything else — each with custom instructions, personality, and expertise tailored to your needs.

Yes. SmartText includes AI image generation from multiple providers. Create images to send in conversations or save to your gallery.

Absolutely. SmartText is perfect for dating — whether it's crafting the first message on Hinge, keeping a conversation going on Tinder, or moving from the app to texting. Tone sliders let you dial in the vibe from witty to sincere. Learn more about SmartText for dating.

Yes. SmartText includes professional tone settings, and you can get a dedicated business number to keep personal and work texts separate. Learn more about SmartText for business.

A real phone number that works alongside your personal number for sending and receiving texts. Use it for dating, business, Craigslist, job postings — without giving out your real number.

No. Zero tracking, zero ads, zero data sales. Period. Every AI request routes through shared API keys so no personal data is attached.

Your messages are stored securely for service delivery. Screenshots are processed in real-time. We never share your conversations with advertisers or data brokers.

No. All AI requests go through shared API keys with no user identification. The models have no idea who you are.

SmartText is live today as a free public beta on TestFlight — you can be texting with it in two minutes. A full App Store launch is next; leave your email and we'll send one message the day it goes live.

Yes — everything in SmartText is free during the public beta. When we launch on the App Store, launch pricing kicks in (SmartText Core $9.99/month, Pro $19.99/month, both with a free trial) and you keep your account and everything you've set up.

Launch pricing: SmartText Core is $9.99/month (regularly $12.99) and SmartText Pro is $19.99/month. Both include a free trial. Early subscribers lock in $9.99 for life. Cancel anytime — no long-term contracts.