# WhatsApp Messenger vs Instant Save ·

The clearest difference is ads: Instant Save · at none against WhatsApp Messenger's shown. Instant Save · also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). WhatsApp Messenger's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (19M vs 288). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WhatsApp Messenger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month and Instant Save · sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for WhatsApp Messenger against 4.6 for Instant Save ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WhatsApp Messenger has 19M ratings behind it against 288, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of WhatsApp Messenger's written reviews are positive against 66% of Instant Save ·'s.

WhatsApp Messenger ships an update every 4 days, Instant Save · every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhatsApp Messenger | Instant Save · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (19M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatsapp-messenger/id310633997/reviews)** | [4.6 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-save/id1558378123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19M** | 288 |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 398 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WhatsApp Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/310634000) | [ngoc le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555643066) |

## What reviewers say

### WhatsApp Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatsapp-messenger/id310633997)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Social Networking, #28 Top Free, #56 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app offers free private messaging and high-quality voice/video calls for groups of up to 32 people. It ensures your conversations are secure with end-to-end encryption and works across multiple devices, even on slow connections.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, High-quality voice and video calls, Group chats and calls, Cross-device compatibility, Status updates, Location sharing

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads (1 account) | $4.00 | per month |
| No ads (4 accounts) | $21.99 | per month |
| No ads (5 accounts) | $26.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Great communication tool
- 🌍 Connects people globally
- 🔒 Secure and private messaging
- 📱 Versatile features (calls, video, groups)
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, crashing, notification issues)
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
- 🙈 Lack of customization and control (status, groups)
- 📤 Backup and restore issues
- 🚫 Arbitrary account bans

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing issues
- Notification problems (missing, delayed)
- Backup and restore failures
- Arbitrary account bans with poor support

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve group management features
- Allow more customization of status and notifications
- Enhance backup and restore functionality
- Provide better customer support and appeal process


### Instant Save ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-save/id1558378123)

Easily repost Instagram photos, videos, stories, and reels. Save and reshare your favorite content in seconds with unlimited reposts and trending hashtag suggestions. The app offers a clean and user-friendly interface for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited reposts, Stories & Reels support, Caption copy, Trending hashtag suggestions, Clean & easy to use UI

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS | $9.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works as intended
- ✨ High quality downloads
- ✅ Accessible features
- 👍 Straightforward functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Not working
- ❌ Subscription not working
- ❌ Cannot repost
- ❌ Paid for subscription but not working
- ❌ Error messages

**Reported bugs**

- App will NOT POST ANYTHING
- Downloads won't complete
- Error message when trying to post
- Cannot save reels anymore
- Subscription not working

**Requested features**

- Allow reposting without pro version
- Fix download issues
- Fix posting errors
- Allow cancellation of subscriptions
- Improve error handling for reposts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WhatsApp Messenger free?

WhatsApp Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Instant Save · free?

Instant Save · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WhatsApp Messenger or Instant Save ·?

WhatsApp Messenger is rated higher. WhatsApp Messenger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19M ratings, while Instant Save · averages 4.6 from 288 ratings.

### Do WhatsApp Messenger or Instant Save · have ads?

WhatsApp Messenger shows ads; Instant Save · does not.

### Which is updated more often, WhatsApp Messenger or Instant Save ·?

WhatsApp Messenger ships an update every 4 days, and Instant Save · every 3 months. Most recently, WhatsApp Messenger was updated on November 1, 2026 and Instant Save · on October 30, 2026.

---

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