Call forward vs WhatCall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Call forward
Easily redirect incoming calls to another number based on your line status. Generate custom codes for specific contacts or conditions like busy or no reply. Simplifies call forwarding setup across many countries.
- Redirect calls based on line status
- Generate custom forwarding codes
- Supports busy, no reply, or unavailable status
- Works in numerous countries
- One-touch setup for forwarding
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Call forwarding (or call divert) is for redirect all your incoming calls to a specific number based on your line status (busy, no reply, no answer). "This appl. should have been provided as a basic feature from Apple." Tested and works in these countries: USA (At & T ), Canada (Forwarding must be activated with Roger), Mexico,Argentina,Brazil UK, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Russia,Romania, Hungary, Czech rep.,Croatia,Slovenia, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Portugal Kuwait, Arab Emirates,Saudi Arabia, Pakistan,India,Malaysia, Hong Kong,Thailand,Singapore Australia, New Zeeland (New codeset must be applied after install) And everywhere else. Installs with USA AT & T compatible codes (generic, works in almost all EU and Asia and Africa countries). The application generates call forward codes for any selected contacts. After the codes are generated, you can select the new contact and dial the forwarding code. Your GSM network will do the rest. You can set up separate contacts for busy, no reply or unavailable status or you can forward all incoming calls with the codes. Reviews: "This is a simple app, but convienent if you want to set up forwarding to different contacts and under different conditions. I use a 3rd party voicemail service and this quickly set me up with a one touch contact to start and stop forwarding. Yes, you can do this with out this application, but for 99 cents, it saved me a lot of typing and figuring out." - US appstore "I've been flying a lot between Germany and Switzerland therefore I own two mobile phones. Arriving in Germany I wanted to make the German iPhone working and to forward the incoming calls on the Swiss mobile to the voicemail. However, in a couple of days returning to Switzerland I intended to set up vice versa. This was a real PAIN with the iPhone factory settings... Now, with 'Call Forward' life became much easier: I can setup call forwarding with one click - and that's all. Simple, easy and great!" - Switzerland From our support mails: "hi I just downloaded this app n I want to send someones call to forward not all of my contacts just one person" This is not possible with GSM call forwarding, sorry!
WhatCall
This app allows you to bypass ringing and connect directly to someone's voicemail. It provides an instant missed call notification, giving you an excuse to have tried calling while avoiding actual conversation. It works globally on most networks, including landlines and mobiles.
- Instant voicemail connection
- Missed call notification
- Global network compatibility
- Automatic dial code detection
- Bypass ringing
- Leave messages without conversation
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Go straight to voicemail. Skip the ringing. Skip the conversation. When you dial with WhatCall, the call goes straight to voicemail instead of ringing the phone. It still comes from your own number, and on supported networks will even show a missed call. Say what you need to say, on your terms. HOW IT WORKS Dial the number in WhatCall as you normally would. WhatCall puts you through to voicemail. Leave your message and you’re done. WHEN TO USE IT • Calling in sick. Let your boss know you won’t be in without a round of questions. • Short on time. Return a call without getting pulled into a half hour chat. • They’re busy. In a meeting, driving, putting the baby down. Leave a message instead of trying to catch them at a bad time. • Too long for a text. Say it in 20 seconds instead of typing a paragraph. WHERE IT WORKS • Mobile and landline numbers with voicemail • Automatic dialling code detection for supported countries • Dial in your usual local format where supported • Some networks also send a missed call text alert WhatCall is free to download. Calls use credits available to buy in the app. The number you call must have voicemail. Behaviour varies by network and settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WhatCall at Free against Call forward's $0.99. WhatCall also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.1) and review sentiment (54% vs 22%). Call forward's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (3.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support 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
WhatCall is free to download; Call forward costs $0.99 up front. WhatCall sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Call forward asks for nothing beyond the download.
WhatCall holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WhatCall has 601 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Call forward's written reviews are positive against 54% of WhatCall's.
Call forward ships an update every 13 months, WhatCall every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Call forward | WhatCall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.1 (7 ratings) | 4.2 (601 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 601 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 3.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Game4mob | Innovative Developers LTD |
Customer experience
Call forward
WhatCall
Bugs and requests
Call forward
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
WhatCall
Reported bugs
7 issues- Calls go directly to person, not voicemail
- Stuck on 'connecting' screen
- Won't leave voicemail
- Takes credits but doesn't work
- Verification issues
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- Rings the phone instead of going to voicemail
- Instant call end
Requested features
2 requests- Option to display 'unknown' or 'unverified' number
- Prerecorded voicemail feature
In-app purchases
Call forward
No in-app purchases
WhatCall
- 5 credit pack$2.99
- 12 credit pack$5.99
- 20 credit pack$7.99
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- 30 credit pack$9.99
- 40 credit pack$12.99
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