# SpyWave vs Direct Message for WhatsApp

The clearest difference is rating: SpyWave at 5.0 against Direct Message for WhatsApp's 4.4. SpyWave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Direct Message for WhatsApp's advantage is ratings volume (896 vs 1) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Direct Message for WhatsApp sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SpyWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpyWave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Direct Message for WhatsApp has 896 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpyWave | Direct Message for WhatsApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spywave/id1065037748/reviews)** | [4.4 (896 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-for-whatsapp/id1411992307/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **896** |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erivan Ferreira de Lima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065037747) | [Metromedya Digital Ad Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/444159679) |

## What reviewers say

### SpyWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spywave/id1065037748)

This app provides a comprehensive family safety solution with features like virtual anchors, location notifications, remote vehicle blocking, and a panic button for 24-hour monitoring support. It helps you protect your loved ones with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Virtual anchor for vehicle location alerts, Real-time arrival/departure notifications, Remote vehicle blocking and engine shutdown, Family location tracking and route history, One-button panic alert with 24h monitoring

**In-app purchases:** none


### Direct Message for WhatsApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-for-whatsapp/id1411992307)

Send messages on various platforms without saving contacts. Quickly send messages, auto-detect numbers, and use message templates. Keep your phonebook clean and conversations private across multiple messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Send messages without saving contacts, Auto-detect numbers from clipboard, Support for multiple messaging platforms, Quick message templates, Message history and recent contacts, Font formatting (bold, italic, strikethrough), Check WhatsApp profiles of unknown callers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Direct Message | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure messaging
- 💡 Convenient for temporary contacts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with 9-digit numbers
- 💰 Expensive monthly subscription
- 🔑 Restricted functionality without paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to input phone numbers
- App crashes on launch
- Keyboard not working properly

**Requested features**

- Copy-paste support for phone numbers
- Contact list integration
- Multilingual support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpyWave free?

SpyWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Direct Message for WhatsApp free?

Direct Message for WhatsApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpyWave or Direct Message for WhatsApp?

SpyWave is rated higher. SpyWave averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Direct Message for WhatsApp averages 4.4 from 896 ratings.

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