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

Status Saver Video Photo Save vs Video Save

Status Saver Video Photo Save 4.3★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 30
Winner Video Save
Video Save 4.5★ · Free + IAP 65

Video Save (App B) is generally preferred for video downloading despite some reliability issues, while Status Saver Video Photo Save (App A) is plagued by reports of not working at all.

Full reviews: Status Saver Video Photo Save · Video Save

Video Save (App B) has a higher lifetime rating and is praised for its speed and ease of use, though some users report it stops working after a subscription or only supports limited link types. Status Saver Video Photo Save (App A) suffers from numerous complaints about not functioning as a WhatsApp status downloader and being a 'fake app'.

Head to head

Features edge: Video SaveR10R28R42R58
Status Saver Video Photo Save Users of Status Saver Video Photo Save frequently report that the app does not offer its intended utility, specifically failing as a WhatsApp status downloader R10R28R42R58. Some users also mention it's a 'calling app' that never crashes, which seems to be a misattribution or a different feature altogether .
Video Save Video Save users appreciate its ability to download videos and find it fast and easy to use . However, a significant number of users complain about limitations, such as not supporting YouTube R99, only working with Dropbox and Google links R89R111R117, or not being able to download Pinterest videos .
Ease of Use edge: Video SaveR7R21R24R46
Status Saver Video Photo Save Many users find Status Saver Video Photo Save difficult to use or completely unresponsive R7R21R24R46. Some mention being unable to open pages or scan .
Video Save Video Save is often described as easy to use and fast . Some suggestions for improvement include automatic paste and download, and multiple selection in collections .
Reliability edge: Video SaveR13R19R22R26
Status Saver Video Photo Save Status Saver Video Photo Save has severe reliability issues, with numerous reports of the app not working, being a 'fake app', or a 'scam' R13R19R22R26. Users report it won't display statuses to save or is very slow to load R42R46.
Video Save Video Save users report inconsistent reliability. While some find it works well , others experience issues where it stops working suddenly, even after paying for a subscription R73. The app is also criticized for slow downloads or endless spinning wheels .
Price/Value tieR32R58R79R91
Status Saver Video Photo Save Status Saver Video Photo Save is criticized for being a 'useless app' that asks users to pay, even though it doesn't work R32R58.
Video Save Video Save is a free app with in-app purchases, but many users express frustration about having to pay for features or that the app stops working after subscribing R79R91R105. Some feel it's not worth paying for if it doesn't deliver consistent functionality.
Support tieR101
Status Saver Video Photo Save There are no reviews mentioning support for Status Saver Video Photo Save.
Video Save Users of Video Save report a lack of support, with one user stating there is 'no support at all not even a chat nothing' R101.
Pick Status Saver Video Photo Save if

You are looking for a basic status saver and are willing to try an app with a high risk of not working, hoping to be among the few who find its features 'wonderful' .

Pick Video Save if

You need a video downloader and are prepared to deal with potential limitations on link types R89R111R117 or occasional reliability issues, especially if you are not planning to pay for a subscription .

Evidence note: Reviews for Status Saver Video Photo Save (App A) are overwhelmingly negative regarding its core functionality, with many short, unspecific complaints. Reviews for Video Save (App B) are more detailed, with a mix of positive experiences and specific complaints about reliability after payment or limited link support. The free vs. paid asymmetry is notable for App B, where many negative reviews stem from paid users experiencing issues, while App A's negativity is more about basic functionality failure.

Frequently asked

Does Status Saver Video Photo Save work for WhatsApp status downloads?
Based on user reviews, Status Saver Video Photo Save frequently does not work as a WhatsApp status downloader, with many users reporting it fails to offer this intended utility or display statuses to save R10R28R42R58.
What types of links does Video Save support?
Video Save users report that the app is limited in the types of links it supports, often only working with Google Drive and Dropbox links, and not supporting platforms like YouTube or Pinterest R89R99R111R117.
Is it worth paying for Video Save's subscription?
Many users who paid for Video Save's subscription reported that the app stopped working shortly after payment or that premium features did not activate properly, leading to disappointment and a feeling of being scammed R73R91R105R109.

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. [R28] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Scam: The status saver and others aren’t working don’t bother downloading it
  3. [R42] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Not working: Once the app opens, it won’t display the status for me to save
  4. [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
  5. [R7] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Difficult: Difficult · translated
  6. [R21] Status Saver Video Photo Save 3/5 · US No responding: Since I downloaded this app it has not been responding
  7. [R24] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Loads to nowhere: Don’t download
  8. [R46] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Bad: It’s slow and wouldn’t even open anything. Please try and resolve it
  9. [R13] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Trash: This doesn’t work
  10. [R19] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Scam: Doesn’t work
  11. [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
  12. [R26] Status Saver Video Photo Save 1/5 · US Fake app: This is a fake app
  13. [R32] Status Saver Video Photo Save 2/5 · US I can’t pay: Why will j pay for this useless app
  14. [R79] Video Save 2/5 · US Pro shouldn't be a thing: There's not many easy ways to download videos for editing I shouldn't have to pay for usage on this dumb app
  15. [R91] Video Save 1/5 · US Paid Subscription But Downloads Not Working: I purchased the subscription expecting to download videos without issues, but the app is not working. After payment, I am still unable to download any videos. There is no clear error message or explanation, and the premium features do not seem to be activated properly. I have tried restarting the app and checking permissions, but nothing resolves the i
  16. [R101] Video Save 1/5 · US Doesn’t work: This app is terrible. There is no support at all not even a chat nothing. It only works 3% of the time if you delete the app and reinstall it. The worst
  17. [R89] Video Save 1/5 · US Can only use Dropbox & Google links: This app used to be awesome but now it’s very limited
  18. [R99] Video Save 1/5 · US IT DOES NOT SUPPORT YOUTUBE!: this dang app doesn’t support YouTube bro make it support YouTube for gods sake🤦🤦🤦🤦
  19. [R111] Video Save 1/5 · US Waste of time: Can only download google drive and Dropbox links, don't waste your time
  20. [R117] Video Save 2/5 · US only works with google docs and one other type of link.: you cannot just copy paste a video link from the internet and get the video on this app.
  21. [R73] Video Save 1/5 · US .: Doesn’t work anymore even after I paid the annual subscription
  22. [R105] Video Save 1/5 · US After subscriptions: I subscribed to this app expecting reliable performance, but it only worked for a very short time. After downloading just two or three videos, the app completely stopped functioning. No matter what I tried, it wouldn’t download anything else. Paying for a subscription that doesn’t deliver basic functionality feels like a scam. Save your money.
  23. [R109] Video Save 1/5 · US Disappointing: I bought the subscription but the app stopped working after a few weeks, kept getting an ‘Invalid Link’ error

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