Rezi helps build resumes. ApplySmooth helps tailor them
Both write bullets with AI. Only one refuses to invent metrics
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3 things Rezi does not do
Refuses to invent metrics you never had
Rezi: not offered
Add proof for a bullet, line by line
Rezi: not offered
Fixes ranked by severity and section
Rezi: not offered
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| Feature | ApplySmooth | Rezi |
|---|---|---|
| AI bullet rewrites | ||
| Refuses to invent metrics/tools | - | |
| JD keyword overlap analysis | ||
| Free ATS structural check | Varies | |
| Per-bullet evidence chat (Add Evidence) | - | |
| Section-grouped Fix Queue with severity tabs | - | |
| DOCX + PDF export |
Comparisons reflect publicly documented features at the time of writing. We mark a feature "—" when Rezidoes not offer it and "Varies" when it depends on the plan, rather than guess
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Rezi is a template-first resume builder where you fill fields and the tool generates structure. ApplySmooth starts from the resume you already have. Upload a PDF or DOCX, paste the job description, and the editor shows you what to fix rather than rebuilding from scratch. If you have an existing resume you are happy with structurally, the editor approach preserves your voice while closing gaps against a specific role
AI resume tools can quietly invent metrics, certifications, or tool names. ApplySmooth runs every rewrite through a proof-gating engine: it extracts facts from your original resume and blocks suggestions that introduce claims you did not make. If the AI wants to add a number, it asks you to confirm the evidence first. Rezi does not publicly document an equivalent safety layer
After analysis, ApplySmooth organizes every improvement opportunity into a Fix Queue grouped by resume section (Experience, Skills, Education) with severity tabs (High, Medium, Low). You see the highest-impact fixes first and can bulk-apply rewrites across an entire section. Each rewrite comes with a before/after diff popover so you know exactly what changed
The Intelligence chat lets you dig into specific bullets. Ask why a phrase is weak, request alternative angles, or add evidence through a conversational flow. The chat is grounded against your resume and the target JD, so every suggestion stays relevant to the specific role you are applying for
Both tools support PDF and DOCX export. ApplySmooth runs an ATS pre-flight check on your uploaded file, flagging tables, multi-column layouts, and other formatting traps before you start editing. The free ATS checker at /ats-score is also available as a standalone tool for anyone to use without signing up
Free to start, no credit card. Tailor a resume to a specific JD, get evidence-backed rewrites that won't fabricate, and export ATS-ready files
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Rezi focuses on templated builder + AI bullets. ApplySmooth focuses on tailoring an existing resume against a specific JD, with a proof-gated rewrite engine that won't fabricate facts. Different starting point, different safety guarantee
No. ApplySmooth edits the structure of whatever you upload. You're not locked into a builder UI
Real. The full editor, AI rewrites with proof-gating, and exports are free. Paid unlocks higher daily limits and the Intelligence chat
Feature claims about Rezi reflect publicly documented behavior at the time of writing. Where we can't verify, we mark the cell with, rather than guess
A general chatbot will write whatever you ask, including metrics, tools, or job titles you never had, because it optimizes for a fluent answer. ApplySmooth rewrites are proof-gated: every change is checked against the facts in your uploaded resume and blocked if it introduces something you did not supply. You also get a JD match score, a ranked Fix Queue, and ATS-ready export that a blank chat prompt does not
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