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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

Status Saver Video Photo Save vs Float

Status Saver Video Photo Save 4.3★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 30
Winner Float
Float 4.7★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 65

Float is the better choice for video downloading, despite its premium cost and occasional functionality issues, as Status Saver Video Photo Save frequently fails to perform its core function.

Full reviews: Status Saver Video Photo Save · Float

Float generally succeeds at downloading videos, though users report issues with premium features and customer service. Status Saver Video Photo Save, despite its name, is widely criticized for not working as a status downloader and being slow or unresponsive.

Head to head

Features (Video/Status Saving) edge: FloatR10R13R19R26
Status Saver Video Photo Save Many users report that Status Saver Video Photo Save does not offer its intended utility and fails to download WhatsApp statuses or other videos R10R13R19. Some users also mention it's a 'fake app' or 'scam' R26. However, a few users praise its features and find it useful for saving .
Float Float is generally praised for its ability to download videos from various platforms, with users calling it 'pretty useful' and 'the best app' for this purpose R62R76R80. However, some users report that it doesn't download videos at all, or that specific features like Facebook video downloads fail . Video quality can also be an issue, with some downloads limited to 360p .
Ease of Use & Reliability edge: FloatR13R21R22R24
Status Saver Video Photo Save Many users find Status Saver Video Photo Save to be unreliable, reporting that it doesn't work, is slow, or won't open R13R21R22R24. Some reviews are very negative, labeling it 'useless' or 'horrible' R22.
Float Float is described by some as 'easy to use' R76R80. However, other users report issues with its functionality, such as videos not playing or a slow interface . Some users also report losing all their downloads and browsing history unexpectedly R81.
Price/Value edge: Status Saver Video Photo SaveR32R58R63R73
Status Saver Video Photo Save Status Saver Video Photo Save is a free app with in-app purchases, but some users complain about being asked to pay for a 'useless app' or paying for features that don't work R32R58.
Float Float is a free app with in-app purchases, but many users express strong dissatisfaction with its pricing model. They complain about high costs, a lack of monthly subscription options (only yearly), and being charged for an 'unfinished app' R73R77R93. Some users also report being double-charged or having their plan expire early R79. The free tier is noted to have limits, requiring users to wait or upgrade after a few videos R63.
Support tieR61R67R79
Status Saver Video Photo Save There is no direct feedback on customer support for Status Saver Video Photo Save in the provided reviews.
Float Users of Float report that customer service is 'practically non existent' and that messages are not returned R61R67. One user mentioned reaching out to support about double charging without receiving help R79.
Pick Status Saver Video Photo Save if

Pick Status Saver Video Photo Save if you are looking for a completely free app and are willing to try your luck, as some users do find it to work for them .

Pick Float if

Pick Float if you prioritize an app that generally succeeds at downloading videos, even if it comes with a premium cost and potential issues with advanced features or customer support R62R76R80.

Evidence note: The evidence for Status Saver Video Photo Save is heavily skewed towards negative experiences, with many reviews simply stating the app does not work. Float has a mix of positive and negative reviews, with specific complaints about pricing and support.

Frequently asked

Does Status Saver Video Photo Save actually save WhatsApp statuses?
Many users report that Status Saver Video Photo Save does not function as intended and fails to download WhatsApp statuses, with several calling it a 'useless' or 'fake' app R10R13R19R22.
What are the common complaints about Float's premium version?
Common complaints about Float's premium version include high costs, the absence of a monthly subscription option (only yearly), and reports of being charged for an 'unfinished app' R73R77R93. Some users also experienced issues like double-charging or early plan expiration R79.
Is Float reliable for downloading videos?
Float is generally considered reliable for downloading videos, with many users praising its effectiveness R62R76R80, but some users report issues such as videos not playing, a slow interface, or losing all their downloads R81.

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.

  1. [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
  2. [R13] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Trash: This doesn’t work
  3. [R19] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Scam: Doesn’t work
  4. [R26] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Fake app: This is a fake app
  5. [R21] Status Saver Video Photo Save 3/5 · US No responding: Since I downloaded this app it has not been responding
  6. [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
  7. [R24] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Loads to nowhere: Don’t download
  8. [R32] Status Saver Video Photo Save 2/5 · US I can’t pay: Why will j pay for this useless app
  9. [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
  10. [R63] Float 3/5 · US excellent…but with a catch.: i’ve gone through dozens upon dozens upon dozens of apps for ios as well as android; this one of the rare few that’s legit, and a good UX/UI, no weird glitching or unresponsive actions, etc. … and they give you a handful of free videos, until you have to wait something like 18 hours, or upgrade….and that’s not even the catch (although there are certainly entirely free
  11. [R73] Float 2/5 · US Money Grab: App works in my experience, although pretty limited without the premium version. Mixed reviews about the premium version however, so it would be nice to try it for a month instead of paying for the entire year to figure it out. The developers have also responded to other reviews stating “App is still in development.” So you want us to pay for an entire year of premium service to an unf
  12. [R61] Float 1/5 · US China App not working: This Chinese app is not working and their customer service will not return my messages. Do not buy this app, its useless and possible scam
  13. [R67] Float 1/5 · US Does no more than premium youtube alone. Customer service practically non existent.: It says it all in the title.
  14. [R79] Float 1/5 · US Plan expires a month early: I saw an ad on my app and it says that my plan expired 05/08/2026 but it is only 04/07/2026. That’s a month that I paid for that. I’m not getting my ad free experience of. Update: the app has now charged me for another year a month early. Update: I have now been double charged. They charged me in May as well. I reached out to support and nobody has helped.
  15. [R77] Float 1/5 · US Horrible Looking elsewere: Ok so the video and photo saving options are good but yall charge too much for an app No Monthly Subscription only Yearly 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Yeah No Uninstalled
  16. [R93] Float 1/5 · US Stay away: First screen $479,000 a year. Can’t we just have an app that doesn’t charge a weekly fee?!?!?!
  17. [R62] Float 5/5 · US Pretty useful to save important videos for notes: Having this as a way to back up videos incase I don’t have internet has been great. My internet isn’t the best so this is a pretty good solution for me
  18. [R76] Float 5/5 · US ES LA MEJOR APP: Es una de las mejores app para navegar y descargar videos y music ya llevo usando 1 años esta app y no e tenido ningún problema la recomiendo es 100% segura y fácil de usar
  19. [R80] Float 5/5 · US Best app: Easy to download videos. Highly recommended
  20. [R81] Float 1/5 · US Lost all downloads: Out of nowhere the app just reset and I lost all my downloads and browsing history and logins.

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