# WhatCall — No Ring, Straight to Voicemail

> Direct dial to voicemail with an instant missed call notification. (iPhone/iPad app by Innovative Developers LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatcall/id1260967308 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Innovative Developers LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/947764447)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 598 App Store ratings · 178 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatcall/id1260967308/reviews.md

## What is WhatCall?

Simply dial with WhatCall and the person you dial will receive an instant missed call from your number, while you are directed straight to their voicemail without ringing and any possibility of them answering your call.

WhatCall helps you avoid returning or making a call when you don't really want to speak to someone, but gives you the excuse and proof that you tried!

With WhatCall they'll even receive a missed call text message from their network if it supports that feature!

WhatCall works in every country and on most networks that have a voicemail including landline and mobile.  It automatically figures out all the dialling codes so you can go ahead and dial in the same local format you use on your iPhone (See screenshot examples for US, UK and Japan).

Examples of where WhatCall is useful:

- Calling in sick to work but don't want to speak to your boss and answer lots of awkward questions. With WhatCall your boss with think you tried calling them while you can leave a voicemail letting them know you won't be in to work.

- Returning a call to a friend or partner when you're busy and don't have time to speak to them. WhatCall will connect you straight to voicemail allowing you to leave a message without spending precious time getting drawn into a conversation.

- Leaving a message for someone you know is unable to answer the phone (eg. in a meeting or putting a baby to sleep) but may have forgotten to turn off their phone. WhatCall will direct your phone calls to their voicemail without ringing and disturbing them.

- Leaving an important message for someone when you don't have time for a full conversation or to type out a long SMS message, use WhatCall and dial direct to voicemail instead.

## Key features

- Instant voicemail connection
- Missed call notification
- Global network compatibility
- Automatic dial code detection
- Bypass ringing
- Leave messages without conversation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 credit pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 credit pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 credit pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 credit pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 40 credit pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #150 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of WhatCall?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Indispensable
- 👍 Accessible to customers
- 👍 User friendly and feature rich
- 👍 Impressive application
- 👍 Fantastic
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Unique
- 👍 Wonderful

**Cons**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Calls go directly to person, not voicemail
- 🐛 Stuck on 'connecting' screen
- 🐛 Won't leave voicemail
- 🐛 Takes credits but doesn't work
- 🐛 Verification issues
- 💰 Have to buy credits
- 🐛 Forced notifications
- 🐛 Rings the phone instead of going to voicemail
- 🐛 Instant call end

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Calls go directly to person, not voicemail
- Stuck on 'connecting' screen
- Won't leave voicemail
- Takes credits but doesn't work
- Verification issues
- Rings the phone instead of going to voicemail
- Instant call end

**Most requested features**

- Option to display 'unknown' or 'unverified' number
- Prerecorded voicemail feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 178)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatcall/id1260967308/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Junk

*2026-07-15, version 2.6*

Never works when I need it. Says connecting but never connects. I paid for use and can’t access. Waste.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2026-07-01, version 2.6*

On my most recent attempt I am not able to use the app. I tried to email customer service several times and didn’t hear from anyone. Too bad, cause I liked the app

### 1/5 — Totally broken - don’t buy

*2026-06-17, version 2.6*

I’m in the UK and this app 100% doesn’t work. Don’t buy it. I dial a number and it just times out and shows “call ended.” No ringing, no chance to leave a voicemail. I emailed support with no response. Broken mess.

### 1/5 — Didn’t work!

*2025-11-30, version 2.5*

The call went directly to the person, and I was not directed the voicemail. Boooo!!!! VERY disappointed!

### 3/5 — Just says Connecting??

*2025-07-29, version 2.5*

Used to be great. Now just says ‘connecting’. Have reset phone. Deleted and reinstalled. Just seems stuck on connecting. Please update

### 2/5 — Won’t leave voice messages on the other end

*2025-07-23*

The app shows the missed call from your own number, which is great. And it seems to flow as far as utilizing the app, but unfortunately, I try to send and leave about five messages and the voicemails will not come through to the recipient. I was testing it on a couple of phones and it does not leave a message for anyone.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2025-05-30*

Takes credits but doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Will not verify phone number

*2025-05-21, version 2.5*

Total waste of time and money no want a refund, it will not verify my phone number and just took my money. I can’t even use it!

### 1/5 — Does not work don’t buy

*2025-01-26*

Also begs for credits that you have to buy in a PAID app and just doesn’t work…

### 5/5 — Love it!!

*2024-08-31, version 2.4*

Thanks for being great again. The app is perfect!

## Frequently asked questions about WhatCall

### What does WhatCall do?

WhatCall allows you to dial a number and connect directly to their voicemail without the phone ringing. The recipient will receive an instant missed call notification, simulating an attempt to reach them.

### How does WhatCall help avoid conversations?

By connecting directly to voicemail, the app bypasses the ringing stage, preventing the recipient from answering. This gives you the ability to leave a message or establish proof of contact without the need for a live conversation.

### Is WhatCall free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely unlock additional features or remove limitations, as indicated by the monetization model.

### Does WhatCall work internationally?

Yes, WhatCall works in every country and on most networks that have voicemail, including both landline and mobile numbers. It automatically handles all necessary dialling codes for seamless use.

### When is WhatCall useful?

This app is useful in various scenarios, such as calling in sick to work without wanting to speak to your boss, returning a call when busy, leaving a message for someone who cannot be disturbed, or when you need to leave an important message quickly without a full conversation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6 — 2025-12-16

- Fixed UI elements for latest iOS versions.

### 2.5 — 2025-03-21

- Updated app to use our latest infrastructure.
- Added checks for common issues.
- Fixed UI elements for latest iOS versions.

### 2.4 — 2022-08-11

- Updated app for our new back end.  Thank you for your patience while we completed these upgrades.
- Now you can change your verified number directly from the app.
- You can now choose to show or hide your CallerID directly from the app.

### 2.3 — 2018-03-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Bug fixes

### 2.2 — 2017-09-25

Fixed an issue with connection on new installs

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