Comparison

WatchsApp vs Arvel.app

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

Head to head
About

WatchsApp

This app allows you to use WhatsApp directly on your Apple Watch. Send and receive messages, view photos and videos in HD, and access all your chats and voice messages instantly. Stay connected without needing your phone.

Highlights
  • Access all chats
  • Send messages
  • View Full HD pictures and videos
  • Send and play voice messages
  • Start new chats
  • Send location messages
  • View Memoji Stickers
Features
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Use whatsApp on your Apple Watch! Send messages and access all chats, messages, pictures, videos, voice messages and more... GET CONNECTED INSTANTLY You don't need to wait hundreds of seconds to connect WhatsApp. EVERYTHING IS FULL HD Access photos and videos in FULL HD resolution. VOICE MESSAGES ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU Send and play them at the highest bit rate. Sound quality even sharper than diamond! Features - Access all chats - Send messages - View pictures in Full HD even without clicking on them. - Play videos - Send voice messages - Listen to voice messages - Start new Chats - Send location messages - View pictures in full screen - View location messages - View Memoji Stickers - Reply/Quote Messages - See quoted messages and who they were quoted from. - Load all messages in a conversation - In group messages, names and phone numbers are colored. * Some features, like sending voice and location messages, accessing all chats and contacts, and using the AI keyboard, require a subscription - WatchsApp isn’t affiliated with WhatsApp.

About

Arvel.app

Features
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ARVEL IS MORE THAN PHOTO SHARING APP Arvel is a combination of Instagram’s visual inspiration, TripAdvisor’s community wisdom, and Google Maps’ easy navigation. INSPIRE OTHERS, SHARE YOUR MEMORIES On Arvel, every post is a memory—a feeling, a place, a moment. Inspire and get inspired by friends and people you vibe with. See places through their eyes—each one sparks ideas for your next experience. SEARCH FOR NEW EXPERIENCES Arvel is designed to make discovery easy and personal. With an interactive map, search, and filters for categories or proximity, you can find places that resonate with you. TAP INTO COMMUNITY WISDOM Arvel’s community shares real details about places—things like when to go, what to look for, and what makes it special. It’s not just inspiration; it’s the kind of insight that helps turn a visit into a lasting memory. GET REWARDED Share a memory and earn 500 miles, write a review for 200 miles, or invite a friend for 500 miles. Every 1,000 miles is worth $5—enough for a great coffee.

Screenshots

WatchsApp4 screens
Arvel.app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arvel.app at none against WatchsApp's 10. WatchsApp's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. WatchsApp sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 6 months. Arvel.app asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchsApp ships an update every 9 days, Arvel.app weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WatchsApp versus Arvel.app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchsAppArvel.app
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBEYLER SoftwareElnar Sharifli

Bugs and requests

WatchsApp

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App gets stuck on loading screen
  • Unable to connect after WhatsApp beta update
  • Premium features not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for FlickType keyboard
  • Improve notification reliability
  • Allow standalone use without phone nearby

Arvel.app

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

WatchsApp

Subscriptions6
  • Premium3 Days trial2 variants$6.996 Months
  • Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.996 Months
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  • Premium3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial2 variants$17.996 Months
  • Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium$19.99
  • Premium$29.99
None

Arvel.app

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WatchsApp free?
WatchsApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arvel.app free?
Arvel.app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WatchsApp or Arvel.app have ads?
Neither WatchsApp nor Arvel.app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WatchsApp or Arvel.app?
WatchsApp ships an update every 9 days, and Arvel.app weekly. Most recently, WatchsApp was updated on November 4, 2026 and Arvel.app on October 28, 2026.

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