WhatsApp IPA Analysis

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Inside the IPA

WhatsApp

WhatsApp Inc.net.whatsapp.WhatsApp

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Latest analyzed IPAv26.43.75
Build 1104102848Record 8942209532026-11-02
Uncompressed files382.3 MBSum of recorded file sizes
Recorded IPA size170.4 MBSelected build · archive size
Files inventoried1,6518 file categories
Embedded libraries3Frameworks & dynamic libraries

Package footprint

What takes up space?

Uncompressed
App executable169.7 MB44.4% Frameworks & libraries114.8 MB30.0% Other files72.2 MB18.9% Images & resources20.2 MB5.3% Configuration3.2 MB0.8% Signing & receipts1.1 MB0.3% Audio & video855.4 KB0.2% Scripts286.4 KB0.1%

All 1,651 file sizes included. Select a category to explore its files. Categories are inferred from paths; archive and installed sizes differ.

Bundle structure

Space by folder

Top level
App root191.0 MB
162 files50.0% of measured size
Frameworks/114.9 MB
341 files30.1% of measured size
Watch/18.4 MB
93 files4.8% of measured size
PlugIns/6.5 MB
501 files1.7% of measured size
Other folders51.6 MB
554 files13.5% of measured size

Folders inside the app bundle, plus archive level files. “App root” groups files directly inside the .app.

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File / pathCategorySizeShare
WhatsAppPayload/WhatsApp.app/WhatsApp
WhatsApp		App executable169.7 MB44.4%
SharedModulesPayload/WhatsApp.app/Frameworks/SharedModules.framework/SharedModules
Frameworks/SharedModules.framework/SharedModules		Frameworks & libraries77.6 MB20.3%
Assets.carPayload/WhatsApp.app/Assets.car
Assets.car		Images & resources18.2 MB4.8%
PsiphonTunnelPayload/WhatsApp.app/Frameworks/PsiphonTunnel.framework/PsiphonTunnel
Frameworks/PsiphonTunnel.framework/PsiphonTunnel		Frameworks & libraries12.9 MB3.4%
WatchServiceExtensionPayload/WhatsApp.app/Watch/WhatsAppWatchApp.app/PlugIns/WatchServiceExtension.appex/WatchServiceExtension
Watch/WhatsAppWatchApp.app/PlugIns/WatchServiceExtension.appex/WatchServiceExtension		Other files8.4 MB2.2%
WhatsAppWatchAppPayload/WhatsApp.app/Watch/WhatsAppWatchApp.app/WhatsAppWatchApp
Watch/WhatsAppWatchApp.app/WhatsAppWatchApp		Other files8.3 MB2.2%
Assets.carPayload/WhatsApp.app/Frameworks/SharedModules.framework/Assets.car
Frameworks/SharedModules.framework/Assets.car		Frameworks & libraries7.5 MB1.9%
ServiceExtensionPayload/WhatsApp.app/PlugIns/ServiceExtension.appex/ServiceExtension
PlugIns/ServiceExtension.appex/ServiceExtension		Other files2.2 MB0.6%
Localizable.localite.valuesPayload/WhatsApp.app/bn.lproj/Localizable.localite.values
bn.lproj/Localizable.localite.values		Other files2.2 MB0.6%
Localizable.localite.valuesPayload/WhatsApp.app/mr.lproj/Localizable.localite.values
mr.lproj/Localizable.localite.values		Other files2.2 MB0.6%
Localizable.localite.valuesPayload/WhatsApp.app/hi.lproj/Localizable.localite.values
hi.lproj/Localizable.localite.values		Other files2.2 MB0.6%
Localizable.localite.valuesPayload/WhatsApp.app/gu.lproj/Localizable.localite.values
gu.lproj/Localizable.localite.values		Other files2.0 MB0.5%
Localizable.localite.valuesPayload/WhatsApp.app/th.lproj/Localizable.localite.values
th.lproj/Localizable.localite.values		Other files1.8 MB0.5%
Localizable.localite.valuesPayload/WhatsApp.app/el.lproj/Localizable.localite.values
el.lproj/Localizable.localite.values		Other files1.6 MB0.4%
Localizable.localite.valuesPayload/WhatsApp.app/ru.lproj/Localizable.localite.values
ru.lproj/Localizable.localite.values		Other files1.5 MB0.4%
Localizable.localite.valuesPayload/WhatsApp.app/ur.lproj/Localizable.localite.values
ur.lproj/Localizable.localite.values		Other files1.5 MB0.4%
Localizable.localite.valuesPayload/WhatsApp.app/uk.lproj/Localizable.localite.values
uk.lproj/Localizable.localite.values		Other files1.5 MB0.4%
Localizable.localite.valuesPayload/WhatsApp.app/ar.lproj/Localizable.localite.values
ar.lproj/Localizable.localite.values		Other files1.3 MB0.3%
Localizable.localite.valuesPayload/WhatsApp.app/fa.lproj/Localizable.localite.values
fa.lproj/Localizable.localite.values		Other files1.3 MB0.3%
CommonLibraryPayload/WhatsApp.app/Frameworks/CommonLibrary.framework/CommonLibrary
Frameworks/CommonLibrary.framework/CommonLibrary		Frameworks & libraries1.3 MB0.3%

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14 binaries · 16 slices
arm64 / arm64_32No encrypted slicesParsed in 13.265s · 2026-11-04

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Under the hood

Frameworks & engines

Embedded code and runtime evidence from this build, not other releases.

3 embedded libraries

No engine identification recorded for this build. That does not mean the app has no game engine or runtime.

Framework sizes include their recorded resources, not just the executable. Library presence does not prove active use. A “+” indicates some constituent sizes are missing.

Recorded signals

Package details

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Privacy & permissions

Recorded
Tracking declared
No
Non exempt encryption
Not declared
Permission descriptions
NSBluetoothAlwaysUsageDescription
This lets you connect to supported Bluetooth devices
NSLocationAlwaysUsageDescription
‎If you always allow access to your location, you can choose to share your live location, and it will update even when you're not using the app. This also lets you send your current location or a nearby place.
NSSiriUsageDescription
‎This lets you use Siri to quickly send and read messages and make calls.
NSCameraUsageDescription
‎This lets you make video calls, take photos, and record videos.
NSRemindersUsageDescription
‎This lets you set reminders to call your friends back.
NSBluetoothPeripheralUsageDescription
This lets you connect to supported Bluetooth devices
NSPhotoLibraryAddUsageDescription
‎This lets you save photos and videos to your library.
NSLocalNetworkUsageDescription
‎This will let you use WhatsApp to place and receive calls through devices that are on the same Wi-Fi or local access networks.
NSSpeechRecognitionUsageDescription
WhatsApp does on-device recognition for Voice Messages. In this mode, no voice data is sent to Apple despite this alert, which is unexpected. Select "Don't Allow" and report to WhatsApp.
NSLocationUsageDescription
‎This lets you send your current location or nearby places in chats.
NSCalendarsUsageDescription
‎This lets you create events on your calendar.
NSMicrophoneUsageDescription
‎This lets you make calls, send voice messages, and record videos with sound.
NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription
‎This lets you send your current location or nearby places in chats.
NSFaceIDUsageDescription
‎Use Face ID to authenticate on WhatsApp.
NSLocationAlwaysAndWhenInUseUsageDescription
‎If you always allow access to your location, you can choose to share your live location, and it will update even when you're not using the app. If you only allow access while using the app, you can only send your current location or a nearby place.
NSContactsUsageDescription
‎Upload your contacts to WhatsApp's servers to help you quickly get in touch with your friends and help us provide a better experience.
NSPhotoLibraryUsageDescription
‎This lets you send photos and videos from your library and save the ones you capture.
Tracking domains 0
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Accessed API types 6
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Collected data types 20
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Additional Info.plist declarations
App transport security
{
  "NSAllowsArbitraryLoads": true
}
Skadnetwork items
[
  {
    "SKAdNetworkIdentifier": "v9wttpbfk9.skadnetwork"
  }
]
Url schemes
[
  {
    "CFBundleTypeRole": "Editor",
    "CFBundleURLName": "net.whatsapp.WhatsApp",
    "CFBundleURLSchemes": [
      "whatsapp-consumer",
      "upi",
      "whatsapp",
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  }
]
Required capabilities
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}

Static observations

1 recorded
ATS

NSAllowsArbitraryLoads: true

The package declares an ATS exception. Actual network traffic and use of cleartext connections were not tested.

Analysis record
Method
Stored static package extraction and inventory; not a live security test.
Coverage
Only the selected build is represented. Missing data means not analyzed, not safe. Scanner identity and scan time are unavailable for sources that did not record them.
Recorded extraction times
2026-11-04 10:17:08, 2026-11-04T10:17:08.626152+00:00
Known version identifiers
589 (231 with metadata)

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