Whosit vs Underlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Whosit
This utility app helps declutter your phone's contact list by archiving old contacts without deleting them. You can easily restore archived contacts when needed, keeping your main list neat and navigable. It prioritizes on-device processing for enhanced privacy and a streamlined user experience.
- Archive unused contacts
- Instant contact restore
- On-device privacy
- Simple and fast interface
- Keeps contacts organized
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Your Contacts list is more than names and numbersβitβs a timeline of your life. But keeping every number forever clutters your phone and makes finding the right people harder. Whosit gives you a simple way to clean up without deleting: β’ Archive unused contacts in one tap β’ Restore instantly when you need them back β’ Keep your Contacts app neat and easy to navigate β’ Works entirely on-device for privacy β’ Designed for speed and simplicity Declutter. Stay organized. Never lose a contact again.
Underlayer
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UNDERLAYER - STEGANOGRAPHY MADE SIMPLE Transform ordinary images into secret carriers. Hide confidential messages invisibly within photos and share them through any messenger without raising suspicion. KEY FEATURES: HIDE SECRETS β’ Embed text messages invisibly into any image β’ Two encoding modes: Hidden (invisible pixels) and Open (colored frame) β’ Open mode survives messenger compression (Telegram, WhatsApp, etc.) β’ Share processed images directly or save to gallery REVEAL MESSAGES β’ Extract hidden text from steganographic images β’ Automatic detection of encoding method β’ Works with images received through messengers β’ Share intent support - open images directly from gallery WHY UNDERLAYER? β’ Simple & Intuitive - No cryptography knowledge required β’ Messenger-Friendly - Open mode designed for compressed sharing β’ Privacy First - All processing happens locally on your device β’ Universal - Works with JPG, PNG, WebP formats β’ No Account Required - Start using immediately USE CASES β’ Private communication through public channels β’ Watermarking images with hidden ownership data β’ Secure note-taking in plain sight β’ Educational tool for learning steganography β’ Fun way to send secret messages to friends SECURITY & PRIVACY β’ No internet connection required for processing β’ Your messages never leave your device β’ No data collection or tracking β’ Complete control over your secrets PREMIUM FEATURES β’ No banner ads at the bottom β’ No interstitial ad interruptions β’ Process unlimited images without ad breaks HOW IT WORKS 1. Select any image from your gallery 2. Enter your secret message 3. Choose encoding mode (Hidden or Open) 4. App embeds message into image pixels 5. Share through messengers or save locally 6. Recipient opens image in Underlayer to reveal message ENCODING MODES EXPLAINED HIDDEN MODE β’ Message embedded invisibly in image pixels β’ Completely undetectable to human eye β’ Best for uncompressed image sharing β’ Lost when image is compressed by messengers OPEN MODE β’ Message encoded as colored frame border β’ Visible as decorative edge around image β’ Survives Telegram, WhatsApp compression β’ Recommended for messenger sharing INTERNATIONAL β’ Available in English and Russian β’ More languages coming soon β’ Automatic language detection Whether you're a privacy enthusiast, security professional, or just curious about steganography - Underlayer makes it accessible to everyone. Download now and start hiding your secrets in plain sight! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Whosit at none against Underlayer's shown. Underlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Whosit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and Underlayer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Whosit ships an update every 3 weeks, Underlayer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whosit | Underlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Devious Panda, Ltd | Mihail Rukavishnikov |
In-app purchases
Whosit
- Online Backup & Sync$4.991 Year
Underlayer
- Premium$2.997 Days









