# Call forward vs WhatCall

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 15.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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 600 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 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call forward | WhatCall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-forward/id341532970/reviews) | **[4.2 (600 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatcall/id1260967308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **600** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **54.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 0 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game4mob](https://appshunter.io/developer/341532973) | [Innovative Developers LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/947764447) |

## What reviewers say

### Call forward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-forward/id341532970)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### WhatCall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatcall/id1260967308)

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.

**Highlights:** Instant voicemail connection, Missed call notification, Global network compatibility, Automatic dial code detection, Bypass ringing, Leave messages without conversation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 credit pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12 credit pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20 credit pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 30 credit pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40 credit pack | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Indispensable
- 👍 Accessible to customers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Calls go directly to person, not voicemail
- 🐛 Stuck on 'connecting' screen
- 🐛 Won't leave voicemail
- 🐛 Takes credits but doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Calls go directly to person, not voicemail
- Stuck on 'connecting' screen
- Won't leave voicemail
- Takes credits but doesn't work
- Verification issues

**Requested features**

- Option to display 'unknown' or 'unverified' number
- Prerecorded voicemail feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call forward free?

Call forward costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WhatCall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Call forward or WhatCall?

WhatCall is rated higher. Call forward averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while WhatCall averages 4.2 from 600 ratings.

### Do Call forward or WhatCall have ads?

Neither Call forward nor WhatCall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Call forward or WhatCall?

Call forward ships an update every 13 months, and WhatCall every 5 weeks. Most recently, Call forward was updated on September 18, 2026 and WhatCall on September 29, 2026.

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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.*