# Direct Chat vs Click to Chat

The clearest difference is update cadence: Direct Chat at fortnightly against Click to Chat's every 4 months. Direct Chat also leads on ratings volume (67 vs 9) and device support (3 vs 1). Click to Chat's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Direct Chat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Click to Chat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Click to Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Direct Chat has 67 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Direct Chat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Click to Chat's.

Direct Chat ships an update fortnightly, Click to Chat every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Direct Chat | Click to Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-chat-direct-message/id1458702230/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/click-to-chat-direct-msg/id6480067889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alpeshbhai Dungrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870178939) | [Kartum Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258050826) |

## What reviewers say

### Direct Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-chat-direct-message/id1458702230)

Send messages and media on WhatsApp to any number without saving it to your contacts. Create shareable links that open chats with pre-filled messages. This lightweight tool simplifies direct communication.

**Highlights:** Send messages to unsaved numbers, Send media without saving contacts, Create shareable chat links, Pre-fill messages in links, Recent numbers list, Lightweight and simple interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Lyrical Status Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Click to Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/click-to-chat-direct-msg/id6480067889)

Instantly message and call contacts without saving their numbers. Organize conversations with notes and reminders for follow-ups. Supports synced contacts and a smart dial-pad for quick communication.

**Highlights:** Direct chat and call without saving number, Chat & call with synced contacts, Smart dial-pad for any number, Paste number to chat & call, Assign tags to contacts, Set reminders for follow-ups

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick chat & call Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Quick chat & call Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Quick chat & call Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime : Quick chat & call | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Direct Chat free?

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

### Is Click to Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Direct Chat or Click to Chat?

Click to Chat is rated higher. Direct Chat averages 4.5 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Click to Chat averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Direct Chat or Click to Chat have ads?

Both Direct Chat and Click to Chat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Direct Chat or Click to Chat?

Direct Chat ships an update fortnightly, and Click to Chat every 4 months. Most recently, Direct Chat was updated on September 22, 2026 and Click to Chat on September 8, 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.*