# .Social vs Direct Message for WhatsApp

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | .Social | Direct Message for WhatsApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social/id930384019/reviews) | **[4.4 (897 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-for-whatsapp/id1411992307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **897** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SilverTouch Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/301343941) | [Metromedya Digital Ad Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/444159679) |

## What reviewers say

### .Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social/id930384019)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Direct Message for WhatsApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-for-whatsapp/id1411992307)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Direct Message | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure messaging
- 💡 Convenient for temporary contacts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with 9-digit numbers
- 💰 Expensive monthly subscription
- 🔑 Restricted functionality without paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to input phone numbers
- App crashes on launch
- Keyboard not working properly

**Requested features**

- Copy-paste support for phone numbers
- Contact list integration
- Multilingual support


## Frequently asked 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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