Direct Message vs Chat+ WA for iPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Direct Message
Enhance your messaging with tools for quick replies, scheduled messages, and AI-powered content creation. Generate stickers, translate conversations, and manage contacts efficiently. This app offers features for both personal and business communication.
- Quick messages
- Message scheduling
- AI chat and text generator
- AI message translator
- AI sticker generator
- Business QR code generator
- Split video for social media
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Unlock seamless communication with ClickToChat, the all-in-one app for enhanced messaging, productivity, and creativity. Whether you're managing conversations without cluttering your phonebook, automating responses, or creating AI-generated stickers, ClickToChat simplifies your chat experience with powerful tools designed for efficiency and fun. App Features Quick Messages - Instantly send frequently used responses with a single tap, saving you time and effort. Message Scheduling - Never miss important messages, schedule birthday wishes, follow-ups, and reminders in advance. AI Chat & Text Generator - Generate contextually relevant, engaging messages with advanced AI. AI Message Translator - Communicate in multiple languages effortlessly with real-time AI-powered translations. AI Sticker Generator - Create unique, personalized stickers with AI, making your chats more expressive. Photo Date & Time Stamper - Add customizable timestamps to your images for easy organization and authenticity. Split Video for Social Media - Seamlessly split long videos into smaller clips for posting on WhatsApp Status, Instagram Stories, and more. Stitch Photos & Create PDF - Merge multiple images into a long scrolling image or convert them into a PDF for easy sharing. Business QR Code Generator - Create a personalized business QR code with your contact details including name, phone number, email, fax, address, notes, and photo. Add the QR code as a widget on your iPhone home screen for quick access. Simply show the QR code to instantly share your contact information without hassle. Fun Stickers & Social Media Tools - Access a vast collection of stickers, chat stories, creative bios, and unique symbols. Additional Perks Fast Mode - Start a chat quickly by copying a number, without saving it to contacts. Customizable Experience - Adjust app settings to easily manage dual messenger accounts. Auto Features - Automatically apply your country code and paste numbers directly into the app. Explore the power of a cleaner, more organized, and enhanced messaging experience with ClickToChat today. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Click To Chat In-App Purchase: USD $ 0.99 Weekly Subscription USD $ 3.99 Monthly Subscription USD $ 19.99 Yearly Subscription The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2Rtqw0BbPk0CawwkAvd_HjeNTx6vnWf19w_c9CltGQ/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D7KLRNsUTUdvNGnPm4Lt7LOFYlMinVzO3aafqizK_t8/edit?usp=sharing Legal Notice - Click To Chat is a third-party app and is not affiliated or sponsored by any official messaging platforms. Any Feedback or Tips? Our team highly values your privacy and aims to provide a safe and reliable space for your privacy. We welcome all user feedback. If you have any questions about the product, please Email us on given Email Address: manufacturingbiss@gmail.com Always Happy To Help
Chat+ WA for iPad
Enhance your messaging experience on iPad with a secure and fast way to access your favorite chat application. Enjoy features like biometric security, media sharing, and multitasking capabilities directly on your tablet.
- Biometric security (TouchID & FaceID)
- Chat on large screen
- Send, receive, and share photos/videos
- Save media to iPad
- Smooth scrolling
- Split View & Multitasking support
- End-to-end encrypted communications
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FAST, SECURE (TouchID & FaceID), Smooth Add an extra security layer to your messaging app with TouchID & FaceID. Chat+ allows you to chat with your friends and send/receive WhatsApp messages simultaneously on iPad (All devices), iPad Mini, iPad Air or iPad Pro. Chat with your friends, listen voice messages, save and share photos-videos directly from your iPad with the additional features of Chat+. Chat+ for WhatsApp for iPad runs as a native wrapper application which simply mirrors your messages as they are in your phone and all your messages remain originally saved on your phone. • CHAT: Chat with your friends on large screen. • TOUCHID & FACEID: Add an extra security layer to your messaging app. • PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Send, receive and share photos & videos directly from your iPad. • SAVE YOUR DATA: Save media on your iPad and share them easily with friends. • SMOOTH SCROLLING: WPad+ supports smooth scrolling which provides a better user experience. • SPLIT VIEW & MULTITASKING: Split your screen and continue working while continuing messaging. • SECURED COMMUNICATIONS : All messages are protected by end-to-end encryption. • GROUPS: Connect with your groups, continue messaging as in your phone. *TouchID support is available only on devices that have TouchID sensor. This is an UNOFFICIAL tool for WhatsApp Messenger. This app is developed by an independent developer, not affiliated to the official developer. Usage in this app falls within guidelines of "fair use". For more info: https://appcorp.net
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Chat+ WA for iPad at free with in-app purchases against Direct Message's subscription. Chat+ WA for iPad also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 5.3K) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 17.0). Direct Message's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 48%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Direct Message sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Chat+ WA for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Direct Message against 4.5 for Chat+ WA for iPad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.3K and 16K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Direct Message's written reviews are positive against 48% of Chat+ WA for iPad's.
Direct Message ships an update monthly, Chat+ WA for iPad every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Direct Message | Chat+ WA for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.3K ratings) — better | 4.5 (16K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews — better | 47.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K | 16K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Liger Infotech | Avni Sagiroglu |
Customer experience
Direct Message
Chat+ WA for iPad
User reviews
Direct Message
From 5.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Streamlines WhatsApp messaging
- 💡 Convenient for sending messages without saving contacts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with latest WhatsApp updates
- 💸 Excessive advertising
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
- 🔋 High battery consumption
Chat+ WA for iPad
From 16K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🚀 Works well on iPad
- 🔒 Secure messaging
- 💡 Useful features like TouchID/FaceID
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Lack of notifications when app is closed
- 🔧 Difficulty with typing and formatting
- 💸 Ads and paid version required to remove them
Bugs and requests
Direct Message
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to open WhatsApp links
- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Text messages not being delivered
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to change default country code
- Support for multiple WhatsApp accounts
- Option to disable ads or switch to a paid version
Chat+ WA for iPad
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to open PDF files on iPad
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Trouble with restoring purchases after reinstalling
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Video and audio call support
- Improved PDF and file handling
- Customizable notification settings
In-app purchases
Direct Message
- Remove Ads2 variants$4.991 Month
- ClicktoChat Monthly Purchase1 Month trial$6.991 Month
- Remove Ads5 variants$9.997 Days
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- Remove Ads3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Remove Ads$39.991 Year
Chat+ WA for iPad
- Chat+ Remove Ads$2.99
Questions
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