Comparison

WhatCall vs Escanear Codigos QR

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

Escanear Codigos QR

This app provides a fast and customizable way to scan QR codes. It allows users to quickly access website URLs, decode text, and even create their own QR codes. The app prioritizes user privacy and offers features like a theme engine and low-light scanning.

Highlights
  • Smart QR code scanning
  • Scan QR codes from gallery
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Customizable theme engine
  • Low-light scanning with screen dimmer
  • Flashlight and zoom support
Features
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Experience the fastest and most stylish scanning utility on the App Store with QR Code Reader. Whether you need to access a website URL, read a restaurant menu, or decode text instantly, this app delivers a seamless and lightning-fast experience designed for modern needs. Escanear codigos qr es rápido y sencillo: apunta la cámara a cualquier codigo qr y obtén el resultado al instante. Usa la app como lector de codigo qr para menús, enlaces y texto, y crea codigo qr gratis para compartir. Unlike standard scanners, QR Code Reader puts you in complete control. It features a powerful Theme Engine that allows you to customize the app's entire look. Adjust colors, saturation, and brightness to match your style, or use the built-in screen dimmer to scan comfortably in low-light environments without disturbing others. Key Features: - Smart Scanning: Instantly detect and open URLs or copy text with high-performance camera integration, including Zoom and Flashlight support. - Scan from Gallery: Have a QR code saved in your photos? QR Code Reader allows you to import images directly from your gallery to decode them instantly. - Create Your Own Codes: Easily generate custom QR codes for text or links and share them with friends or colleagues. - Privacy First: Your data stays yours. We do not collect personal information or track your usage; all scanning is processed locally on your device. Download Escanear Codigos QR today and enjoy the most versatile, secure, and beautiful scanning assistant available for iOS!

Screenshots

WhatCall4 screens
Escanear Codigos QR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Escanear Codigos QR at 100% against WhatCall's 54%. Escanear Codigos QR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). WhatCall's advantage is ratings volume (601 vs 21). On price, ads, device support 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. Escanear Codigos QR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Escanear Codigos QR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WhatCall has 601 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of WhatCall's written reviews are positive against 100% of Escanear Codigos QR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WhatCall ships an update every 3 months, Escanear Codigos QR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WhatCall versus Escanear Codigos QR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatCallEscanear Codigos QR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (601 ratings)5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings601 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperInnovative Developers LTDMd Milon Hossain

Customer experience

WhatCall

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

Escanear Codigos QR

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
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

Escanear Codigos QR

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

Escanear Codigos QR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WhatCall free?
WhatCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Escanear Codigos QR free?
Escanear Codigos QR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WhatCall or Escanear Codigos QR?
Escanear Codigos QR is rated higher. WhatCall averages 4.2 out of 5 from 601 ratings, while Escanear Codigos QR averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.
Do WhatCall or Escanear Codigos QR have ads?
Neither WhatCall nor Escanear Codigos QR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WhatCall or Escanear Codigos QR?
WhatCall ships an update every 3 months, and Escanear Codigos QR every 5 weeks. Most recently, WhatCall was updated on October 23, 2026 and Escanear Codigos QR on October 28, 2026.

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