# Direct Message vs Without Saving Direct Message

The clearest difference is monetization model: Without Saving Direct Message at free with in-app purchases against Direct Message's subscription. Without Saving Direct Message also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Direct Message's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Direct Message sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Without Saving Direct Message sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Without Saving Direct Message holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Direct Message has 5.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Direct Message's written reviews are positive against 100% of Without Saving Direct Message's.

Direct Message ships an update monthly, Without Saving Direct Message every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Direct Message | Without Saving Direct Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-click-to-chat/id1447952480/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/without-saving-direct-message/id6446150329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 118 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Liger Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184303147) | [Eyermin Colon Sanchez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123699337) |

## What reviewers say

### Direct Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-click-to-chat/id1447952480)

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.

**Highlights:** Quick messages, Message scheduling, AI chat and text generator, AI message translator, AI sticker generator, Business QR code generator, Split video for social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | per month |
| ClicktoChat Monthly Purchase | $6.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Streamlines WhatsApp messaging
- 💡 Convenient for sending messages without saving contacts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with latest WhatsApp updates
- 💸 Excessive advertising
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to open WhatsApp links
- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Text messages not being delivered

**Requested features**

- Ability to change default country code
- Support for multiple WhatsApp accounts
- Option to disable ads or switch to a paid version


### Without Saving Direct Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/without-saving-direct-message/id6446150329)

Send WhatsApp messages to numbers without saving them to your contacts. This app streamlines the process for quick messages, including country code prefixes.

**Highlights:** Send messages without saving contacts, Supports country code prefixes, Streamlined quick messaging, Clean contact list management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EcWhatSend Full | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Direct Message free?

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

### Is Without Saving Direct Message free?

Without Saving Direct Message is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Direct Message or Without Saving Direct Message?

Without Saving Direct Message is rated higher. Direct Message averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Without Saving Direct Message averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Direct Message or Without Saving Direct Message have ads?

Both Direct Message and Without Saving Direct Message show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Direct Message or Without Saving Direct Message?

Direct Message ships an update monthly, and Without Saving Direct Message every 3 months. Most recently, Direct Message was updated on September 25, 2026 and Without Saving Direct Message on September 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*