Whatsapp for iPad?

[delasonrisa]

is there any good app for Whatsapp on the iPad? I was using the one from gorilla technologies on the App Store, but that one is a joke (full of ads, slow etc.). There was an app called ‚ChatMate for Whatsapp’ but it was pulled from the store (at least in germany) and has not returned ever since.

Edit: looking for an app that basically is whatsapp web, but with the advantage of notifications for new messages etc.

Appreciate every suggestion.

 

[akash.nu]

It’s illegal to pretend to be some other app. You can easily use the web version of WhatsApp on the iPad.

 

[delasonrisa]

It’s illegal to pretend to be some other app. You can easily use the web version of WhatsApp on the iPad.

I think you got me wrong. I was looking for an app that ‚mirrors‘ the web interface to an app (advantage like push notifications etc.)

 

[akash.nu]

I think you got me wrong. I was looking for an app that ‚mirrors‘ the web interface to an app (advantage like push notifications etc.)

Yes which is illegal if that app is not developed by the original service provider. Given Facebook, the current owner of WhatsApp, doesn’t see iPad as a priority, I say you better start using the web version if you really need to use it on an iPad.

 

[ProteinePlus]

It’s illegal to pretend to be some other app. You can easily use the web version of WhatsApp on the iPad.

Under my experience, that’s impossible. Somehow they designed the web version to detect that is being run on an iPad and redirect you to the main WhatsApp info page.

 

[akash.nu]

Under my experience, that’s impossible. Somehow they designed the web version to detect that is being run on an iPad and redirect you to the main WhatsApp info page.

Oh really?! I never tried it personally to be honest, didn’t think they’d restrict it. It’s very easy to detect which device a website is being accessed from.

In that case I guess the OP is out of luck.

Ps. There might be an option to use puffin browser and load the desktop version?! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[delasonrisa]

Under my experience, that’s impossible. Somehow they designed the web version to detect that is being run on an iPad and redirect you to the main WhatsApp info page.

Web version works if you request the desktop site within safari
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Yes which is illegal if that app is not developed by the original service provider. Given Facebook, the current owner of WhatsApp, doesn’t see iPad as a priority, I say you better start using the web version if you really need to use it on an iPad.

I‘m having a hard time believing that this is illegal due to the fact that there is at least one app (that i know of) in the App Store. Apple would pull that app from the store if it violates any ToS, wouldn’t they?

 

[kaardowiq]

In fact your mentioned App "Messenger for WhatsApp" from Gorilla Technologies seems to be the one you're looking for. As far as I can see you just want to avoid the in-App purchase for removing Ads, don't you? If everything works as desired and you just got annoyed the Ads, why not support it by buying it?

 

[delasonrisa]

In fact your mentioned App "Messenger for WhatsApp" from Gorilla Technologies seems to be the one you're looking for. As far as I can see you just want to avoid the in-App purchase for removing Ads, don't you? If everything works as desired and you just got annoyed the Ads, why not support it by buying it?

I do use the app but the user experience is horrible. It's definitely not that I dont want to pay for an ad-free experience. Just read the Ratings - the app charges 4,99 per week and Users are still seeing ads to some extend. The user Interface is horrible, too as there are bars which appear randomly resulting in not being able to see who im writing with nor being able to click on the profile. I would gladly pay a one time fee or on a monthly base if the app was at least ok-ish, dont get me wrong on that.

 

[akash.nu]

Web version works if you request the desktop site within safari
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I‘m having a hard time believing that this is illegal due to the fact that there is at least one app (that i know of) in the App Store. Apple would pull that app from the store if it violates any ToS, wouldn’t they?

From WhatsApp EULA - https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/


Harm To WhatsApp Or Our Users. You must not (or assist others to) directly, indirectly, through automated or other means access, use, copy, adapt, modify, prepare derivative works based upon, distribute, license, sublicense, transfer, display, perform, or otherwise exploit our Services in impermissible or unauthorized manners, or in ways that burden, impair, or harm us, our Services, systems, our users, or others, including that you must not directly or through automated means: (a) reverse engineer, alter, modify, create derivative works from, decompile, or extract code from our Services; (b) send, store, or transmit viruses or other harmful computer code through or onto our Services; (c) gain or attempt to gain unauthorized access to our Services or systems; (d) interfere with or disrupt the safety, security, or performance of our Services; (e) create accounts for our Services through unauthorized or automated means; (f) collect the information of or about our users in any impermissible or unauthorized manner; (g) sell, resell, rent, or charge for our Services in an unauthorized manner; (h) distribute or make our Services available over a network where they could be used by multiple devices at the same time, except as authorized through tools we have expressly provided via our Services; or (i) create software or APIs that function substantially the same as our Services and offer them for use by third parties in an unauthorized manner.

From Apple developer EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/


You will not use the External Services in any manner that is inconsistent with the terms of this Standard EULA or that infringes the intellectual property rights of Licensor or any third party.

 

[ProteinePlus]

Web version works if you request the desktop site within safari
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Sorry, but no, that’s not correct. Requesting the desktop site may seem to work the first time, but once you link the account the first time, subsequent times won’t work. Tested multiple times, and requesting the desktop time doesn’t work.

There’s simply no reliable way to use WhatsApp with safari in the iPad. I don’t know about other browsers.

 

[delasonrisa]

Sorry, but no, that’s not correct. Requesting the desktop site may seem to work the first time, but once you link the account the first time, subsequent times won’t work. Tested multiple times, and requesting the desktop time doesn’t work.

There’s simply no reliable way to use WhatsApp with safari in the iPad. I don’t know about other browsers.

Thats strange. Honestly I cant tell you what else I'm doing but for me the mentioned steps work - every time.

 

[kultschar]

Anybody heard further news about the iPad version that is in development?

 

[tarsins]

They've done a Mac version so I really can't understand why they're dragging their heels on the iPad.

 

[Aditya rathee]

Sorry, but no, that’s not correct. Requesting the desktop site may seem to work the first time, but once you link the account the first time, subsequent times won’t work. Tested multiple times, and requesting the desktop time doesn’t work.

There’s simply no reliable way to use WhatsApp with safari in the iPad. I don’t know about other browsers.

Yu can use whatsapp web in chrome by clicking request desktop sign

 

[izharkalid]

Anybody heard further news about the iPad version that is in development?

yes they create an ios for ipad all the new item for ipad in ios 13

 

[09872738]

Anybody heard further news about the iPad version that is in development?

I use Whatapp Web in iPadOS beta using Safari. Safari on iPadOS is no longer requesting the mobile site, so it works without workarounds.
Create a shortcut on the springboard and you you can open it like an app.

 

[kultschar]

They've done a Mac version so I really can't understand why they're dragging their heels on the iPad.

It’s in development as I saw screenshots. Hopefully it’s not too far away
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I use Whatapp Web in iPadOS beta using Safari. Safari on iPadOS is no longer requesting the mobile site, so it works without workarounds.
Create a shortcut on the springboard and you you can open it like an app.

Ah cool. That’s good to know - hopefully the full app will also not be far behind