FAQ
Questions, answered.
Everything you might want to know before you paste your first text into Reply or Run.
- What is Reply or Run?
- Reply or Run is your brutally honest AI dating bestie. You paste a conversation with a guy and it gives you a straight read — what he's really doing, his green and red flags, who's putting in the effort — plus what to text back, or an honest reason to leave it on read.
- How does it work?
- Paste the back-and-forth, and the AI reads the whole pattern — not just the last message. It builds a profile card for him that gets sharper every time you add a new chat, and when you need words, it writes replies in your tone: soft, unbothered, or savage.
- Is Reply or Run free?
- Yes — you can decode texts and get replies for free. It's an early product and we're focused on making the read genuinely good.
- Is it a real person or actually AI?
- It's openly an AI — no one is reading your texts on the other end pretending to be a friend. Think of it as a sharp, honest friend who happens to run on a language model.
- Will it ever tell me not to reply?
- Yes, and that's the whole point. Unlike "rizz" apps built to keep you texting no matter what, Reply or Run will tell you when the smartest move is to leave it on read — and why. Read Should I Reply to His Text? for the framework.
- Can it help with mixed signals or breadcrumbing?
- That's exactly what it's for. It names the pattern plainly instead of leaving you guessing. Start with Mixed Signals, Decoded or What Is Breadcrumbing?.
- Is my conversation data private?
- Your texts are sensitive and we treat them that way. We never send conversation content to analytics, and we don't sell your data. To generate a read, the text you paste is processed by a third-party AI provider. See our Privacy & Terms for the full detail.
- Do I need an account?
- You sign in with Google so your saved contacts and their cards stay tied to your account and are there when you come back.
- Does it work on my phone?
- Yes. It's a web app that runs in any modern mobile or desktop browser, including in-app browsers. It's paste-first on purpose, so you never need camera or file access to get a read.
- Is this therapy or relationship advice?
- No. Reply or Run is an entertainment and vibe-check tool, not therapy or professional relationship, legal, or medical advice. If a situation ever feels unsafe, please reach out to people you trust or local support services.