Comparison

Direct Message for WhatsApp vs unifiltered

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Direct Message for WhatsApp

Send messages on various platforms without saving contacts. Quickly send messages, auto-detect numbers, and use message templates. Keep your phonebook clean and conversations private across multiple messaging apps.

Highlights
  • Send messages without saving contacts
  • Auto-detect numbers from clipboard
  • Support for multiple messaging platforms
  • Quick message templates
  • Message history and recent contacts
  • Font formatting (bold, italic, strikethrough)
  • Check WhatsApp profiles of unknown callers
Features
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Send messages on WhatsApp without saving any contacts to your phone. Type a number, tap send, and start chatting instantly. Keep your phonebook clean and your conversations private. QUICK SEND Enter or paste any phone number and start a conversation right away. No need to add anyone to your contacts. Set your default country code so you only need to type the local number. Works on both iPhone and iPad. AUTO-DETECT NUMBERS Copy a phone number from anywhere on your device. Open Direct Message and the number gets detected automatically. One tap to start chatting. MULTI-PLATFORM SUPPORT Send direct messages through WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Viber, Telegram, Signal, Apple Messages, and SMS. One app for all your messaging platforms. Whether you use dual accounts or switch between services, Direct Message keeps your contacts clean across all of them. QUICK MESSAGE TEMPLATES Save your frequently used messages as templates. Business info, bank details, addresses, product descriptions, greetings. Send them to any number with a single tap. Perfect for sellers, support agents, and freelancers who send the same information multiple times a day. RECENT CONTACTS Every number you message is saved in your recent list. Reach the same number again without retyping it. FONT EDITOR Format your messages with bold, italic, strikethrough, and monospace styles before sending. Stand out in every conversation. WHO CALLED? Received a call from an unknown number? Copy the number and open it with Direct Message. The app detects it automatically and lets you check the WhatsApp profile associated with that number. FOR BUSINESS USERS Sellers, buyers, customer support teams, and freelancers rely on Direct Message every day. Send bank details, company addresses, or product information to customers using quick templates. Save time on every transaction without filling your phonebook with temporary contacts. FOR EVERYONE Message someone from a classified listing. Contact a delivery driver. Reach a number you found online or on a business card. Send a quick note to a number that called you. All without saving a single contact. NO ADS. NEVER. Direct Message has never contained ads and never will. Your experience is clean, fast, and uninterrupted. PRIVACY Your data stays on your device. No server uploads, no tracking, no third-party sharing. Keep it fast, secret and clean. Direct Message for WhatsApp is a third-party app and is not affiliated with or sponsored by any official messaging platforms. Subscriptions Subscriptions are managed through Account Settings. Your payment is charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy policy: https://direct.tr/en/privacy/ Terms of use: https://direct.tr/en/terms/

About

unifiltered

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unifiltered is a private space built exclusively for verified university students. Share thoughts, ask questions, and connect with your campus community — openly, honestly, and without the pressure of disclosing your identity. You can post polls, photos, videos, and more. To interact with other users, you can DM, comment, and use the upvote/downvote feature. All anonymously. Features: • University email verification • Anonymous posting within your school • Real-time discussions • Campus-wide conversations • Safe and moderated environment unifiltered is designed to give students a place to speak freely, exchange ideas, and build community within their university.

Screenshots

Direct Message for WhatsApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: unifiltered at none against Direct Message for WhatsApp's 7. Direct Message for WhatsApp's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. Direct Message for WhatsApp sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. unifiltered asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Direct Message for WhatsApp versus unifiltered: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirect Message for WhatsAppunifiltered
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (897 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings897 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMetromedya Digital Ad AgencyCal Poppink

Bugs and requests

Direct Message for WhatsApp

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to input phone numbers
  • App crashes on launch
  • Keyboard not working properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Copy-paste support for phone numbers
  • Contact list integration
  • Multilingual support

unifiltered

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Direct Message for WhatsApp

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited Direct Message3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99
None

unifiltered

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Direct Message for WhatsApp free?
Direct Message for WhatsApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is unifiltered free?
unifiltered is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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