# WhatCall vs DocScope

The clearest difference is update cadence: DocScope at weekly against WhatCall's every 3 months. DocScope also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WhatCall sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and DocScope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WhatCall ships an update every 3 months, DocScope weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhatCall | DocScope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatcall/id1260967308/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **601** | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Innovative Developers LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/947764447) | [鹏飞 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747456623) |

## What reviewers say

### WhatCall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatcall/id1260967308)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 credit pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12 credit pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20 credit pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 30 credit pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40 credit pack | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Indispensable
- 👍 Accessible to customers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Calls go directly to person, not voicemail
- 🐛 Stuck on 'connecting' screen
- 🐛 Won't leave voicemail
- 🐛 Takes credits but doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Calls go directly to person, not voicemail
- Stuck on 'connecting' screen
- Won't leave voicemail
- Takes credits but doesn't work
- Verification issues

**Requested features**

- Option to display 'unknown' or 'unverified' number
- Prerecorded voicemail feature


### DocScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docscope/id6757520790)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WhatCall free?

WhatCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DocScope free?

DocScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do WhatCall or DocScope have ads?

Neither WhatCall nor DocScope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WhatCall or DocScope?

WhatCall ships an update every 3 months, and DocScope weekly. Most recently, WhatCall was updated on November 2, 2026 and DocScope on October 31, 2026.

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