Comparison

WhatCall vs Fake Call

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

Head to head
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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Go straight to voicemail. Skip the ringing. Skip the conversation. When you dial with WhatCall, the call goes straight to voicemail instead of ringing the phone. It still comes from your own number, and on supported networks will even show a missed call. Say what you need to say, on your terms. HOW IT WORKS Dial the number in WhatCall as you normally would. WhatCall puts you through to voicemail. Leave your message and you’re done. WHEN TO USE IT • Calling in sick. Let your boss know you won’t be in without a round of questions. • Short on time. Return a call without getting pulled into a half hour chat. • They’re busy. In a meeting, driving, putting the baby down. Leave a message instead of trying to catch them at a bad time. • Too long for a text. Say it in 20 seconds instead of typing a paragraph. WHERE IT WORKS • Mobile and landline numbers with voicemail • Automatic dialling code detection for supported countries • Dial in your usual local format where supported • Some networks also send a missed call text alert WhatCall is free to download. Calls use credits available to buy in the app. The number you call must have voicemail. Behaviour varies by network and settings.

About

Fake Call

Simulate incoming calls from custom contacts or celebrities with pre-recorded or custom audio. Schedule calls or initiate them instantly. Record and share prank calls for entertainment.

Highlights
  • Simulate incoming calls
  • Custom caller name/number
  • Select or create audio clips
  • Instant or scheduled calls
  • Record and share calls
Features
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Hurray!!! Fake an incoming call from your boss, your wife, or any celebrity at the tap of an app! FEATURES : ◆ Enter the name or number of pranked person ◆ Select listed Audio clips and you can also create your own ◆ Fake Call at the press of a button, or have it delay and call you at a specified time ;) ◆ Record the call and you can share the same with your friends and make fun of them :) This app is intended for entertainment purposes only and does not provide true calling functionality. Subscription Options: - “Fake Call Number” App is free to download. It contains preferable auto-renewing subscription options for Unlimited Use. - Once you subscribe to any of your preferable options, you can enjoy all the features of the app. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/kishanpanchotiya/privacy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/kishanpanchotiya/terms-of-service

Screenshots

WhatCall4 screens
Fake Call3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WhatCall at none against Fake Call's shown. Fake Call's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 601) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. WhatCall sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Fake Call sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fake Call holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fake Call has 13K ratings behind it against 601, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 54% and 55% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WhatCall ships an update every 3 months, Fake Call every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WhatCall versus Fake Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatCallFake Call
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (601 ratings)4.4 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews55.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60113K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnovative Developers LTDKishan Panchotiya

Customer experience

WhatCall

All ratings601 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative42.9%

Fake Call

All ratings13,008 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews308 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative38.6%

User reviews

WhatCall

From 601 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

Fake Call

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Prank calls work well
  • 👍 Convenient for getting out of social situations
  • 😂 Funny to prank friends

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Too many features locked behind paywall
  • 🤖 Robotic-sounding pre-recorded voices
  • 💰 Requires watching ads to use basic features
  • 🤔 Limited call options (only pizza delivery)

Bugs and requests

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

Fake Call

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads don't always allow skipping
  • Inconsistent caller ID display
  • Occasional app crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • More realistic voice options
  • Ability to create custom call recordings
  • Wider selection of call contacts (police, celebrities, etc.)
  • Removal of paywall for basic features

In-app purchases

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
4 purchases

Fake Call

Subscriptions3
  • Fake Call Pro$3.997 Days
  • Fake Call Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Fake Call Premium Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remvoe Ads$12.99

Questions

Is WhatCall free?
WhatCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fake Call free?
Fake Call is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WhatCall or Fake Call?
Fake Call is rated higher. WhatCall averages 4.2 out of 5 from 601 ratings, while Fake Call averages 4.4 from 13K ratings.
Do WhatCall or Fake Call have ads?
Fake Call shows ads; WhatCall does not.
Which is updated more often, WhatCall or Fake Call?
WhatCall ships an update every 3 months, and Fake Call every 6 months. Most recently, WhatCall was updated on October 23, 2026 and Fake Call on October 31, 2026.

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