Comparison

WhatCall vs Field Contact Scanner

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

Field Contact Scanner

This app scans barcodes from US state IDs to log contact information and encounter locations. It can also store photos of contacts for later reference, making it a quick tool for documenting interactions. Useful for various professional and personal documentation needs.

Highlights
  • Scan US state ID barcodes
  • Log encoded information
  • Geocode encounter locations
  • Store contact photos
  • Quick contact collection
  • Document interactions
Features
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Field Contact Scanner will scan the barcode from all US-based state ID's and log all information encoded as well as the location of the encounter. It will geocode the location as well. You can also store a photo of the contact for later reference. It is designed to be a quick way to collect and recall contacts/interactions using barcode scans of the back of all US license and IDs. Useful for LEO, Pawn Shops, Public Notary, eBay Sellers, Craigslist and any other time you want to document contact.

Screenshots

WhatCall4 screens
Field Contact Scanner2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WhatCall at Free against Field Contact Scanner's $2.99. WhatCall also leads on ratings volume (601 vs 1). Field Contact Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support 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

WhatCall is free to download; Field Contact Scanner costs $2.99 up front. WhatCall sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Field Contact Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WhatCall holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WhatCall has 601 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WhatCall ships an update every 3 months, Field Contact Scanner every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WhatCall versus Field Contact Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatCallField Contact Scanner
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (601 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings601 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnovative Developers LTDShane Burrell

Customer experience

WhatCall

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

Field Contact Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Field Contact Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Field Contact Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WhatCall free?
WhatCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Field Contact Scanner free?
Field Contact Scanner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WhatCall or Field Contact Scanner?
WhatCall is rated higher. WhatCall averages 4.2 out of 5 from 601 ratings, while Field Contact Scanner averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WhatCall or Field Contact Scanner have ads?
Neither WhatCall nor Field Contact Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WhatCall or Field Contact Scanner?
WhatCall ships an update every 3 months, and Field Contact Scanner every 4 months. Most recently, WhatCall was updated on November 2, 2026 and Field Contact Scanner on November 2, 2026.

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