WhatCall vs Escanear Codigos QR
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.
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. WhatCall sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Escanear Codigos QR asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | WhatCall | Escanear Codigos QR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (601 ratings) | 5.0 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 601 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Innovative Developers LTD | Md Milon Hossain |
Customer experience
WhatCall
Escanear Codigos QR
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
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
Escanear Codigos QR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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