# WhatCall vs Fake 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhatCall | Fake Call |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatcall/id1260967308/reviews) | **[4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fake-call/id1437742776/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 601 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **55.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Innovative Developers LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/947764447) | [Kishan Panchotiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434077947) |

## What reviewers say

### WhatCall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatcall/id1260967308)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 credit pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12 credit pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20 credit pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 30 credit pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40 credit pack | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**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

**Requested features**

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


### Fake Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fake-call/id1437742776)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fake Call Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Fake Call Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Fake Call Premium Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Remvoe Ads | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads don't always allow skipping
- Inconsistent caller ID display
- Occasional app crashes

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*