Comparison

Dual Messenger vs Squirrel.

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

Head to head
About

Dual Messenger

This app provides a guide and tools to enhance your messaging experience. It offers features to manage message downloads, privacy settings, and message recovery, along with utilities for creating QR codes and repeating text.

Highlights
  • Disable automatic image download
  • Hide last seen status
  • Recover deleted messages
  • Send messages without saving numbers
  • Create QR codes
  • Text repeater
Features
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Open WhatsApp Web directly on your iPhone or iPad — no computer needed. Simply scan the QR code shown on web.whatsapp.com from another device and your full WhatsApp account appears instantly on your screen. Chat, send media, and reply to messages just like on the desktop version, all from your iOS device. Need a second WhatsApp account? Scan a different QR code and use two accounts on the same device at the same time. Keep work and personal conversations completely separate without carrying two phones. WHAT YOU CAN DO: - WhatsApp Web viewer: open your full WA account on iPhone and iPad by scanning the QR code - Second account: link a second WhatsApp by scanning another QR — dual chat on one device - Direct message: send a message to any number without saving it to your contacts - Status saver: download and save WA statuses, photos, and videos to your camera roll - Quick replies: create preset messages and send them with a single tap - No-save messaging: great for businesses, freelancers, and anyone who chats with new contacts daily - Guide and tips: hide last seen, recover deleted messages, change number without losing chats, and more - QR code creator: generate QR codes for any link or contact - ASCII and emoji tools: text repeater, emoji converter, and ASCII face creator - Secure: nothing is stored on our servers — your data stays on your device HOW TO SCAN AND CONNECT: 1. On your phone or tablet, open WhatsApp 2. Go to Settings > Linked Devices > Link a Device 3. A QR code will appear on that device — open this app and scan it 4. Your WhatsApp account loads instantly SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Duo Messenger offers an optional Premium subscription that unlocks all features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription at any time in your iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://ecapps.info/terms-of-use-and-privacy-policy/ Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by WhatsApp Inc.

About

Squirrel.

Connect with your university community by discovering and creating campus events. Easily find social gatherings, workshops, and parties, or host your own with features like QR code authentication and precise geolocation.

Highlights
  • Campus Events Hub
  • Event Creation
  • QR Code Authentication
  • Geolocation for Events
  • Personalized Event Feed
  • User-Friendly Interface
Features
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Squirrel is the ultimate digital extension of your campus, designed to connect students with their peers and the broader university community. Whether you’re looking to stay informed about campus events or create new ones, Squirrel has you covered. Squirrel makes it easy to discover, post, and attend events tailored to student life — all in one place. Key Features: • Campus Events Hub: Explore and stay updated with a wide range of campus events, from frat parties, sorority parties, sports matches, social gatherings and school/club workshops. • Event Creation Made Easy: Create and share events quickly, specifying all the important details such as time, date, and location. Bring your campus community together effortlessly! • QR Code Authentication: Authenticate event attendees with ease. Squirrel’s built in QR code system allows event hosts to verify and manage guests for secure, organized event entry. • Geolocation for Event Precision: Use our built-in geolocation feature to accurately specify event locations, ensuring attendees know exactly where to go. • Personalized Experience: Customize your event feed based on your interests and discover events that matter most to you. • User-Friendly Interface: With a sleek and intuitive design, Squirrel is easy to navigate for both event organizers and attendees. Why Squirrel? Squirrel fosters community building on campuses by creating a seamless platform for students to engage with the events and activities happening around them. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, attend a social event, or even organize one yourself, Squirrel brings campus life to your fingertips. Privacy and Security We take your privacy very seriously. Squirrel is designed to safeguard your personal information and ensure a secure user experience. Our QR code authentication and geolocation services prioritize your security while keeping event participation seamless. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Privacy Policy: http://www.mysquirrel.com/privacypolicy Terms of Service: http://www.mysquirrel.com/tos

Screenshots

Dual Messenger4 screens
Squirrel.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squirrel. at none against Dual Messenger's 3. Squirrel. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Dual Messenger's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dual Messenger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Squirrel. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Squirrel. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dual Messenger has 2.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dual Messenger ships an update every 4 weeks, Squirrel. weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dual Messenger versus Squirrel.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDual MessengerSquirrel.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEyermin Colon SanchezHazel App, Inc.

Customer experience

Dual Messenger

All ratings2,081 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive30.5%
Neutral13.2%
Negative56.4%

Squirrel.

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dual Messenger

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes after update
  • Unable to open chat or send attachments
  • Sudden logout issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve login and connection stability
  • Add call and message notification features
  • Reduce ads and improve user experience

Squirrel.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dual Messenger

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Guide for whatsapp Full$14.99
None

Squirrel.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dual Messenger free?
Dual Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squirrel. free?
Squirrel. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dual Messenger or Squirrel.?
Squirrel. is rated higher. Dual Messenger averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Squirrel. averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Dual Messenger or Squirrel. have ads?
Dual Messenger shows ads; Squirrel. does not.
Which is updated more often, Dual Messenger or Squirrel.?
Dual Messenger ships an update every 4 weeks, and Squirrel. weekly. Most recently, Dual Messenger was updated on October 24, 2026 and Squirrel. on October 21, 2026.

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