WhatCall vs Cyton
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Instant voicemail connection
- Missed call notification
- Global network compatibility
- Automatic dial code detection
- Bypass ringing
- Leave messages without conversation
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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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. WhatCall sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Cyton asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | WhatCall | Cyton |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (601 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 601 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Innovative Developers LTD | Lida 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
WhatCall
- 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
Cyton
No in-app purchases









