Comparison

WA Chat Viewer vs Chat Export Viewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WA Chat Viewer

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WA Chat Viewer is a powerful tool designed to help you access, manage, and explore your messenger backup data with ease. The app allows you to import backup files and view your chats in a clean and organized interface. You can browse conversations, search through messages, and quickly find the information you need. WA Chat Viewer supports multimedia content, so you can view photos, videos, and other files directly within the app using a built-in media player. It also offers chat export options, allowing you to save conversations and media for personal use or sharing. Advanced filtering tools help you focus on specific chats, messages, or content types, making navigation simple and efficient. You can add important chats to favorites for quick access and protect your data with a password for added privacy. The free version allows you to import one backup and export chats in TXT format once, with basic message filtering available. More advanced features such as exporting chats in PDF, HTML, or ZIP formats and filtering by date or media type are available in the Premium version. Premium also unlocks unlimited backup imports and unrestricted chat exports, giving you full control over your data. WA Chat Viewer makes it easy to organize, review, and preserve your chat history in a secure and convenient way. Disclaimer: This product is independently developed and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the WhatsApp brand. We are a third-party developer creating our own software. The app offers auto-renewing subscriptions Weekly $4.99, Monthly $12.99, Yearly $39.99 and a one-time Lifetime purchase for $59.99. Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hQeW9SW4xZDciL4t-OQTt5__RE3u77xFCfVJH6KRJXE/edit?usp=drive_link

About

Chat Export Viewer

Features
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Chat Export Viewer opens WhatsApp exported chats on your phone — privately, offline, and without uploading anything to the cloud. SAVE SPACE, SKIP THE CLOUD BILL Cloud backups fill up fast, and extra storage gets expensive. Import a WhatsApp export, then keep it as a compact ZIP or TXT on your device. Bundle every chat into one space-saving ZIP — already-compressed chats stay nested without wasteful re-packing, so you avoid duplicate bulk. Same history, much smaller footprint — no monthly cloud plan required. IMPORT YOUR EXPORT • Open .zip or .txt files from a WhatsApp export • Import a multi-chat ZIP (or the app’s all-chats backup) in one go • Re-import updates existing chats when there are new messages — skips duplicates READ LIKE A CHAT • Familiar bubbles, timestamps, and date separators • Search, filters, and jump to a date • Photos, videos, audio, and PDF previews • Reply quotes and photo captions in the same bubble ORGANIZE & SHARE • Media and documents gallery • Multi-select to copy or share messages and attachments • Export one chat as compressed ZIP or lightweight TXT; PDF export with Premium • Export all chats as a single re-importable ZIP backup PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account required • Your chats stay on your device • Interface in 24 languages Premium unlocks PDF export and an ad-free experience. Chat Export Viewer is an independent app and is not affiliated with WhatsApp or Meta. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/KennyHacrt/chat-export-viewer-privacy/blob/master/PRIVACY_POLICY.md

Screenshots

WA Chat Viewer4 screens
Chat Export Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WA Chat Viewer at none against Chat Export Viewer's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WA Chat Viewer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Chat Export Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
WA Chat Viewer versus Chat Export Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWA Chat ViewerChat Export Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWanda ArnoldMing Hin Lee

In-app purchases

5 purchases

WA Chat Viewer

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
3 purchases

Chat Export Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is WA Chat Viewer free?
WA Chat Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chat Export Viewer free?
Chat Export Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WA Chat Viewer or Chat Export Viewer have ads?
Chat Export Viewer shows ads; WA Chat Viewer does not.

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