Comparison

WhatCall vs Cyton

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

Cyton

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Pulse playing. The app can play, pause, stop the pulse on the CytonSys device. Parameter control. The app can set power, frequency and duration of the pulse on the CytonSys device. Default settings. The app can save the parameters as defaults to the CytonSys device. Device alias. The app can set the CytonSys device alias for management. Bluetooth connection. The app connects to the CytonSys device by Bluetooth, and there is no need to keep connected once the device is set.

Screenshots

WhatCall4 screens
Cyton4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cyton at none against WhatCall's 5. On price 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. WhatCall sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Cyton asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WhatCall versus Cyton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatCallCyton
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (601 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings601 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnovative Developers LTDLida Huang

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

Cyton

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

Cyton

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WhatCall free?
WhatCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cyton free?
Cyton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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