Head-to-head

Status Saver Video Photo Save vs Status Saver App Duo Save Plus

Status Saver Video Photo Save 4.3★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 40

Winner Status Saver Video Photo Save

Status Saver App Duo Save Plus 4.3★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 30

Both apps suffer from significant functionality issues and user complaints about paid features, but Status Saver Video Photo Save (App A) appears to have a slight edge due to some users reporting its features work as intended, whereas Status Saver App Duo Save Plus (App B) is more consistently described as non-functional and a scam.

Full reviews: Status Saver Video Photo Save · Status Saver App Duo Save Plus

Status Saver Video Photo Save (App A) and Status Saver App Duo Save Plus (App B) are both free apps with in-app purchases designed to save WhatsApp statuses. However, both apps face widespread criticism for not working, being slow, or requiring payment for basic functionality. App A has a larger volume of reviews, with a mix of positive experiences and severe complaints, while App B's reviews are more consistently negative regarding its functionality and pricing.

Head to head

Features edge: Status Saver Video Photo Save^R5^R6^R10^R12

Status Saver Video Photo Save Users of App A report a mixed experience, with some finding the features wonderful and loving them, including saving pictures and videos ^R5^R6^R12. However, a significant number of users state the app does not offer the intended utility, fails to display statuses, or simply doesn't work as a WhatsApp status downloader ^R10^R13.

Status Saver App Duo Save Plus App B users frequently complain that nothing works and the app does not download videos . Some users specifically mention they cannot see their status or that the app requires scanning a QR code on iPhone, which makes it unusable for them, despite working on Android .

Ease of Use tie^R8^R11^R21^R24

Status Saver Video Photo Save Some users find App A easy to use, expressing satisfaction with its functionality ^R8^R11. Conversely, many users report difficulty, with the app not responding, being slow, or failing to open pages ^R21^R24^R46. One user specifically mentioned not knowing how to scan .

Status Saver App Duo Save Plus App B is described by users as confusing and not user-friendly . Several users struggle with how to use it, particularly regarding scanning QR codes . Many also report the app constantly loading without opening or working .

Reliability tie^R5^R8^R10^R11

Status Saver Video Photo Save Reliability is a major concern for App A, with numerous reports of the app not working, being a scam, or failing to open/display content ^R10^R13^R19^R22. Some positive reviews exist, but they are often generic ^R5^R8^R11.

Status Saver App Duo Save Plus App B also suffers from significant reliability issues, with users calling it useless, broken, and a scam because it doesn't work ^R78. There are consistent complaints about the app loading indefinitely or not functioning as advertised .

Price/Value edge: Status Saver Video Photo Save^R32^R58^R67^R70

Status Saver Video Photo Save App A is advertised as free but users complain about being forced to pay for functionality. Some users express anger about having to pay for a 'useless app' or finding out it doesn't work even after paying ^R32^R58.

Status Saver App Duo Save Plus App B users are highly critical of its pricing model, stating it's not free and requires money for everything ^R67^R70. Specific complaints include high charges, such as $28/month or $336/year, and $8 per week, with users feeling it's a scam because the promised free version forces them into paid subscriptions .

Support tie^R21^R46^R60^R78

Status Saver Video Photo Save There is no direct feedback on support for App A. Users report issues like the app not responding or being slow, suggesting a lack of effective resolution for technical problems ^R21^R46^R60.

Status Saver App Duo Save Plus One user of App B explicitly states they cannot cancel their subscription because the 'manage button is not working,' indicating a potential issue with support or user control over billing . Other complaints about the app being a scam or not working could also imply a lack of adequate support ^R78.

Pick Status Saver Video Photo Save if

You are willing to try a free status saver app despite mixed reviews, hoping to be among the users for whom it 'works wonderfully' ^R12.

Pick Status Saver App Duo Save Plus if

You are an Android user, as one review suggests App B might work better on Android compared to iPhone .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of negative reviews, often generic, making it challenging to pinpoint specific, detailed issues beyond general non-functionality and pricing complaints. The positive reviews are frequently short and unspecific, offering little insight into actual feature performance. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is very evident, with many negative reviews for both apps stemming from users expecting free functionality but encountering paywalls or non-working features after payment.

Frequently asked

Do these apps actually save WhatsApp statuses for free?

Based on user reviews, both apps are advertised as free but frequently require payment for core functionality, leading to many complaints that they are not free or charge high fees ^R32^R58^R67^R70.

Are these apps reliable?

User reviews indicate that neither app is consistently reliable, with many users reporting that the apps do not work, are slow, or fail to open or display content ^R10^R13^R21^R24.

What are the common complaints about these apps?

Common complaints for both apps include not working as intended, being slow, failing to display statuses, requiring unexpected payments for basic features, and being perceived as scams ^R10^R13^R19^R22.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

[R5] Status Saver Video Photo Save 5/5 · US Memories: Memories
[R6] Status Saver Video Photo Save 3/5 · US Pictures and video: Pictures
[R10] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Waste of time: The app does not offer the intended utility. It’s not a WhatsApp status downloader
[R12] Status Saver Video Photo Save 3/5 · US All the features are wonderful it’s great: All the features are wonderful it’s great
[R8] Status Saver Video Photo Save 5/5 · US Miguel: Todo bien
[R11] Status Saver Video Photo Save 5/5 · US Vie: Bonjour
[R21] Status Saver Video Photo Save 3/5 · US No responding: Since I downloaded this app it has not been responding
[R24] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Loads to nowhere: Don’t download
[R32] Status Saver Video Photo Save 2/5 · US I can’t pay: Why will j pay for this useless app
[R58] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Muy mala no sirve para nada: Es una aplicación muy mala aparte te hace pagar y luego de qué pagas te das cuenta que no sirve para absolutamente nada la descargué para robarme algunos estados de WhatsApp y nada o sea ni siquiera eso pude
[R67] Status Saver App Duo Save Plus 1/5 · US Not free, waste of time and spam: Not free, waste of time and spam
[R70] Status Saver App Duo Save Plus 1/5 · US No sirve la app: No sirve todo hay que pagarlo
[R46] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Bad: It’s slow and wouldn’t even open anything. Please try and resolve it
[R60] Status Saver Video Photo Save 2/5 · US Update app: Its taking too much time to loading but still not opened bad app
[R78] Status Saver App Duo Save Plus 1/5 · US Fraud: Fraud
[R13] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Trash: This doesn’t work
[R19] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Scam: Doesn’t work
[R22] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US App review: USeless app. Don’t download else you’ll be next to share a bad experience

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store