Comparison

Whatool vs WTBackup

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

Head to head
About

Whatool

Search your WhatsApp, Line, and Viber chats with advanced filters for date, sender, and message content. Keep your messages safe with on-device processing and create backup copies. Merge multiple conversations for a unified search experience.

Highlights
  • Advanced chat search
  • Filter by date, sender, content
  • On-device data processing
  • Merge multiple conversations
  • Create message backups
  • Compatible with WhatsApp, Line, Viber
Features
Read full description

Whatool turns an exported chat into something you can read and search, on your own device. In WhatsApp choose Export chat, then pick Whatool from the share sheet — it sits among the actions, in the bottom row. The .txt file and the .zip WhatsApp produces today are both read, and a chat file already on your device opens just as well. The whole history then becomes searchable: by word, by sender, by date. Jump to the day you are looking for instead of thumbing through years of messages. MERGE puts several conversations into one timeline, so a story told across three chats reads as one. Everything happens on your iPhone or iPad. Your messages are read and stored on the device, nothing is sent to a server, and Whatool works with no connection at all. Whatool also keeps what a messaging app does not. A phone you no longer own, a chat you cleared, someone you have lost: an export opened in Whatool stays readable years later. LINE exports are read too. Free, with optional purchases to remove the ads and lift the free limits. ----------------------------------- Disclaimer: app created by Luca Rubin. WhatsApp Messenger, LINE, their names, registered trademarks and all other aspects of these applications are registered trademarks of their respective owners. If you believe your rights have been infringed, please email us with all the relevant details at whatool@lucarubin.com

About

WTBackup

Effortlessly back up, restore, and manage your WhatsApp chat history on iPhone. Securely sync to iCloud, recover deleted messages, and organize your conversations. Includes status saving and media viewing tools.

Highlights
  • Backup and restore WhatsApp chats
  • iCloud sync and secure storage
  • Recover deleted or lost chats
  • WhatsApp status saver and viewer
  • Long video status maker
  • WhatsApp media viewer
  • Contact manager and duplicate merger
  • Chat locking and archiving
Features
Read full description

WTBackup – WhatsApp Chat Restore & Backup in PDF Import, Export PDF, Sync & Recover WhatsApp Chats Back up, restore, and manage your WhatsApp chat history — all without ever leaving your iPhone. Whether you're switching to a new iPhone, recovering lost messages, or simply keeping your conversations safe, WTBackup makes it effortless. Works with WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business chats, media, and documents. WhatsApp Chat Backup → Restore → Export PDF ∞ Backup & Restore WhatsApp Chats Import your WhatsApp chat history directly from your phone, Google Drive, or File Manager. Transfer WhatsApp to a new iPhone without losing a single message. Restore old WhatsApp chats, photos, videos, and documents in seconds — even after a factory reset or phone upgrade. ∞ Export WhatsApp Chats to PDF Save your WhatsApp conversations as clean, printable PDF files — perfect for records, memories, or sharing. Export chat history with text, media, and timestamps in a professional, easy-to-read layout, all without leaving your iPhone. ∞ iCloud Sync & Secure Storage Sync your WhatsApp backup to iCloud and access your chat history from any Apple device. Your messages are always safe, always up to date, and never stored on any third-party server — 100% private, 100% on-device. ∞ Recover Deleted or Lost Chats Accidentally deleted a conversation? WTBackup lets you restore deleted WhatsApp chats from any saved backup. Retrieve messages, media, and documents with full timestamps — exactly as they appeared in WhatsApp. ∞ WhatsApp Status Saver & Viewer Browse, copy, and save WhatsApp status updates — photos and videos — with one tap. View WhatsApp status without being seen. Explore a built-in library of ready-to-use status messages and greetings. Share instantly to WhatsApp, Instagram, or Snapchat. ∞ Long Video Status Maker Turn long videos into perfectly timed status clips in seconds. Automatically split videos into multiple segments within WhatsApp's time limits. Share your full story across WhatsApp, Snapchat, Instagram, and more. ∞ WhatsApp Media Viewer Browse all photos, videos, audio files, links, and documents from your backed-up chats in a familiar WhatsApp-style interface — with accurate timestamps for easy navigation. Export WhatsApp photos and videos directly to your device. ∞ WhatsApp Contact Manager Back up, import, and manage your WhatsApp contacts in one place. Sync iPhone contacts with WhatsApp effortlessly. Export contacts and keep your address book safe across phone transfers and upgrades. ∞ Merge Duplicate Conversations Importing multiple backups from the same contact? WTBackup automatically merges them into a single, clean chat thread — no duplicates, no clutter. ∞ Lock & Protect Your Chats Protect sensitive conversations with a passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID. Your WhatsApp data never leaves your device. ∞ Archive & Organize Keep your chat list tidy by archiving old or inactive conversations. Find what you need, fast. WHY WTBackup? • WhatsApp chat backup and restore • WhatsApp Business chat support • Chat export to PDF • Chat and media viewer • iCloud synchronization • Private, device-focused storage • Saved-backup chat recovery • Status saver • Long video status maker • Contact management • Duplicate chat merging • Face ID and passcode protection Download WTBackup now — the easiest way to backup WhatsApp messages, restore WhatsApp chats, and keep your conversations safe forever. Read our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy in the app. https://kraftcodeinfosol.com/index.php/privacy-policy/ EULA https://kraftcodeinfosol.com/index.php/end-user-license-agreement-eula-of-our-software/

Screenshots

Whatool4 screens
WTBackup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Whatool at 4.3 against WTBackup's 3.7. Whatool also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Whatool sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and WTBackup sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whatool holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whatool has 70 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whatool ships an update every 3 months, WTBackup every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Whatool versus WTBackup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatoolWTBackup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (70 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews24.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuca RubinKRAFTCODE INFOSOL

Customer experience

Whatool

All ratings70 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive24.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.5%

WTBackup

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Whatool

One-time5
  • Unlimited conversations$0.99
  • Remove adverts$1.99
  • Merge up to 5 conversations$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlimited merging$3.99
  • Unlock all features$5.99
4 purchases

WTBackup

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • One time offer$9.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Annually3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Whatool free?
Whatool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WTBackup free?
WTBackup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Whatool or WTBackup?
Whatool is rated higher. Whatool averages 4.3 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while WTBackup averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Whatool or WTBackup have ads?
Both Whatool and WTBackup show ads.
Which is updated more often, Whatool or WTBackup?
Whatool ships an update every 3 months, and WTBackup every 2 months. Most recently, Whatool was updated on October 13, 2026 and WTBackup on October 18, 2026.

Other comparisons