# WhatsApp vs SaveTk

The clearest difference is update cadence: WhatsApp at every 4 days against SaveTk's every 5 weeks. WhatsApp also leads on ratings volume (19M vs 19K) and chart position (#3 vs #146). SaveTk's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WhatsApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month and SaveTk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 against 4.6 for SaveTk. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WhatsApp has 19M ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of WhatsApp's written reviews are positive against 37% of SaveTk's.

WhatsApp ships an update every 4 days, SaveTk every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhatsApp | SaveTk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (19M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatsapp/id310633997/reviews)** | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savetk-save-videos/id1617528169/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19M** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | **50.4% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | #146 |
| Size | 392 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WhatsApp Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/310634000) | [Bilal Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605186453) |

## What reviewers say

### WhatsApp

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Social Networking, #19 Top Free, #37 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with friends and family through messaging, voice, and video calls. Organize groups, share moments, and make plans with features like polls and live location sharing. Enjoy private conversations with end-to-end encryption across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Group messaging and calling, End-to-end encryption, Live location sharing, Polls for decision making, HD photo and video sharing, Disappearing messages, Cross-device compatibility

**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


### SaveTk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savetk-save-videos/id1617528169)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Easily save and collect your favorite videos from a popular video platform. Bookmark and store content for later viewing, organizing your liked videos in one secure place. Browse, watch, or delete saved videos at your convenience.

**Highlights:** Save and collect videos, Bookmark videos, Secure video bookmarker, Browse saved videos, Watch or delete videos, Share saved videos

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pack | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Great for saving TikToks
- 🔥 Best app for the job
- 🆓 Completely free to use
- 🔍 Effectively removes watermarks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- ⏱️ Long, unskippable ads
- 🔴 Ads cover exit buttons
- 🔻 Declining quality over time

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to download videos from private accounts
- Inconsistent download quality
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to save multiple videos at once
- Rearrange saved videos
- Improved audio sync for downloaded videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WhatsApp free?

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

### Is SaveTk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WhatsApp or SaveTk?

WhatsApp is rated higher. WhatsApp averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19M ratings, while SaveTk averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.

### Do WhatsApp or SaveTk have ads?

Both WhatsApp and SaveTk show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WhatsApp or SaveTk?

WhatsApp ships an update every 4 days, and SaveTk every 5 weeks. Most recently, WhatsApp was updated on November 9, 2026 and SaveTk on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WhatsApp or SaveTk?

WhatsApp currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and SaveTk at #146. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*