Comparison

Call Simulator vs WhatCall

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Call Simulator

Practice your phone communication skills with simulated call scenarios. This app helps improve eloquence for situations like job interviews. Upgrade to VIP for full access to features.

Highlights
  • Scenario-based call simulation
  • Eloquence practice
  • Telephone communication skill honing
  • Improve interview performance
  • Customizable call situations
Features
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This app is a scenario-based tool for eloquence practice.  It simulates various phone call situations to help you hone your telephone communication skills.  If you get nervous during phone interviews, try this app to consistently improve your eloquence across different scenarios. Auto-Renewable subscription Note: This app is free but you can also upgrade to VIP for full access to features through an auto-renewing subscription.Price may vary by location. Subscriptions for VIP will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscriptions in the Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use : https://yuedong56.github.io/2019/01/02/Terms%20of%20VIP%20Service/ Privacy Policy : https://yuedong56.github.io/2019/01/02/Privacy%20Policy/

About

WhatCall

This app allows you to bypass ringing and connect directly to someone's voicemail. It provides an instant missed call notification, giving you an excuse to have tried calling while avoiding actual conversation. It works globally on most networks, including landlines and mobiles.

Highlights
  • Instant voicemail connection
  • Missed call notification
  • Global network compatibility
  • Automatic dial code detection
  • Bypass ringing
  • Leave messages without conversation
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Call Simulator4 screens
WhatCall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WhatCall at none against Call Simulator's shown. Call Simulator's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 57%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Call Simulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WhatCall sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Call Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Simulator has 29K ratings behind it against 600, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Call Simulator's written reviews are positive against 57% of WhatCall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Call Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, WhatCall every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Call Simulator versus WhatCall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCall SimulatorWhatCall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (29K ratings) — better4.2 (600 ratings)
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews — better57.3% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better600
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雪景 潘Innovative Developers LTD

Customer experience

Call Simulator

All ratings28,505 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews1,183 reviews
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.0%

WhatCall

All ratings600 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative40.4%

User reviews

Call Simulator

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤭 Funny and entertaining
  • 👍 Realistic call simulation
  • 🤫 Useful for getting out of awkward situations
  • 🎨 Customizable call details
  • 🎉 Great for pranking friends and family

Room to improve

  • 🤑 Some features require payment
  • 📢 Too many ads
  • 🤔 Questionable developer tactics to encourage reviews
  • 🤨 Suspicious about app's true purpose

WhatCall

From 600 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Convenient
  • 🚀 Indispensable
  • 👍 Accessible to customers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Calls go directly to person, not voicemail
  • 🐛 Stuck on 'connecting' screen
  • 🐛 Won't leave voicemail
  • 🐛 Takes credits but doesn't work

Bugs and requests

Call Simulator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Inconsistent functionality across devices
  • Issues with restoring purchases

Requested features

5 requests
  • More voice options
  • Ability to save custom call settings
  • Integrate with phone's contacts
  • Option to hide app name on home screen
  • Longer call duration timer

WhatCall

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to display 'unknown' or 'unverified' number
  • Prerecorded voicemail feature

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Call Simulator

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Annual VIP$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP$5.99
5 purchases

WhatCall

One-time5
  • 5 credit pack$2.99
  • 12 credit pack$5.99
  • 20 credit pack$7.99
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  • 30 credit pack$9.99
  • 40 credit pack$12.99

Questions

Is Call Simulator free?
Call Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhatCall free?
WhatCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Call Simulator or WhatCall?
Call Simulator is rated higher. Call Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while WhatCall averages 4.2 from 600 ratings.
Do Call Simulator or WhatCall have ads?
Call Simulator shows ads; WhatCall does not.
Which is updated more often, Call Simulator or WhatCall?
Call Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and WhatCall every 5 weeks. Most recently, Call Simulator was updated on September 28, 2026 and WhatCall on September 27, 2026.

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