Comparison

.Social vs Direct Message for WhatsApp

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

Head to head
About

.Social

Consolidate access to multiple social media platforms from a single application. Log in with existing credentials to view updates and receive instant notifications across your connected accounts.

Highlights
  • Access multiple social networks
  • Single login for all accounts
  • Instant notifications
  • Unified update feed
  • iPhone exclusive
Features
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Are you looking for an app that gives you updates on all your social networking accounts? .Social- One application, Multiple Social Networks!! .Social is an app that bundles all major social networking platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and Vkontakte making it easy for Smartphone users to access their multiple social accounts from a single mobile application. Exclusively designed for iPhone, the application acts as amazing platform for users who are immensely connected with their social networks over smartphone. All you need to do is, - Install .Social on your iPhone - Login into one or multiple accounts using your social networking account credentials (No separate registration) - And you are ready to checkout your updates Get instant notifications on happenings and activities on your multiple social accounts. Stay Connected with .Social!! For any queries, please write us on- mobileproducts@silvertouch.com

About

Direct Message for WhatsApp

Send messages on various platforms without saving contacts. Quickly send messages, auto-detect numbers, and use message templates. Keep your phonebook clean and conversations private across multiple messaging apps.

Highlights
  • Send messages without saving contacts
  • Auto-detect numbers from clipboard
  • Support for multiple messaging platforms
  • Quick message templates
  • Message history and recent contacts
  • Font formatting (bold, italic, strikethrough)
  • Check WhatsApp profiles of unknown callers
Features
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Send messages on WhatsApp without saving any contacts to your phone. Type a number, tap send, and start chatting instantly. Keep your phonebook clean and your conversations private. QUICK SEND Enter or paste any phone number and start a conversation right away. No need to add anyone to your contacts. Set your default country code so you only need to type the local number. Works on both iPhone and iPad. AUTO-DETECT NUMBERS Copy a phone number from anywhere on your device. Open Direct Message and the number gets detected automatically. One tap to start chatting. MULTI-PLATFORM SUPPORT Send direct messages through WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Viber, Telegram, Signal, Apple Messages, and SMS. One app for all your messaging platforms. Whether you use dual accounts or switch between services, Direct Message keeps your contacts clean across all of them. QUICK MESSAGE TEMPLATES Save your frequently used messages as templates. Business info, bank details, addresses, product descriptions, greetings. Send them to any number with a single tap. Perfect for sellers, support agents, and freelancers who send the same information multiple times a day. RECENT CONTACTS Every number you message is saved in your recent list. Reach the same number again without retyping it. FONT EDITOR Format your messages with bold, italic, strikethrough, and monospace styles before sending. Stand out in every conversation. WHO CALLED? Received a call from an unknown number? Copy the number and open it with Direct Message. The app detects it automatically and lets you check the WhatsApp profile associated with that number. FOR BUSINESS USERS Sellers, buyers, customer support teams, and freelancers rely on Direct Message every day. Send bank details, company addresses, or product information to customers using quick templates. Save time on every transaction without filling your phonebook with temporary contacts. FOR EVERYONE Message someone from a classified listing. Contact a delivery driver. Reach a number you found online or on a business card. Send a quick note to a number that called you. All without saving a single contact. NO ADS. NEVER. Direct Message has never contained ads and never will. Your experience is clean, fast, and uninterrupted. PRIVACY Your data stays on your device. No server uploads, no tracking, no third-party sharing. Keep it fast, secret and clean. Direct Message for WhatsApp is a third-party app and is not affiliated with or sponsored by any official messaging platforms. Subscriptions Subscriptions are managed through Account Settings. Your payment is charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy policy: https://direct.tr/en/privacy/ Terms of use: https://direct.tr/en/terms/

Screenshots

.Social4 screens
Direct Message for WhatsApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Direct Message for WhatsApp at 4.4 against .Social's 3.9. Direct Message for WhatsApp also leads on ratings volume (897 vs 14). .Social's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (50% vs 37%). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Direct Message for WhatsApp sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. .Social asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Direct Message for WhatsApp holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Direct Message for WhatsApp has 897 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of .Social's written reviews are positive against 37% of Direct Message for WhatsApp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
.Social versus Direct Message for WhatsApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter.SocialDirect Message for WhatsApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings)4.4 (897 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better37.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14897 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSilverTouch Technologies LimitedMetromedya Digital Ad Agency

Customer experience

.Social

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Direct Message for WhatsApp

All ratings898 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative53.6%

Bugs and requests

.Social

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Direct Message for WhatsApp

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to input phone numbers
  • App crashes on launch
  • Keyboard not working properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Copy-paste support for phone numbers
  • Contact list integration
  • Multilingual support

In-app purchases

None

.Social

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Direct Message for WhatsApp

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited Direct Message3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is .Social free?
.Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Direct Message for WhatsApp free?
Direct Message for WhatsApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, .Social or Direct Message for WhatsApp?
Direct Message for WhatsApp is rated higher. .Social averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Direct Message for WhatsApp averages 4.4 from 897 ratings.
Do .Social or Direct Message for WhatsApp have ads?
Neither .Social nor Direct Message for WhatsApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, .Social or Direct Message for WhatsApp?
.Social ships an update every 3 months, and Direct Message for WhatsApp every 3 months. Most recently, .Social was updated on November 1, 2026 and Direct Message for WhatsApp on November 2, 2026.

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