# ChatPrivate vs Dual Messenger Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChatPrivate at 95% against Dual Messenger Plus's 6%. ChatPrivate also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Dual Messenger Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChatPrivate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $20.49 per month and Dual Messenger Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChatPrivate ships an update every 5 months, Dual Messenger Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChatPrivate | Dual Messenger Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatprivate/id1234017149/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 5.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 10 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Иван Паршин](https://appshunter.io/developer/671007655) | [CODEPAD YAZILIM VE DIJITAL HIZMETLER LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/907140692) |

## What reviewers say

### ChatPrivate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatprivate/id1234017149)

Securely store and lock your WhatsApp messages in protected cloud storage. Access your chats with a password, even after deleting them from the original app. Supports unlimited messages and Touch ID for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Password protection for messages, Cloud storage for chats, Access messages after WhatsApp deletion, Unlimited message storage, Touch ID compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $20.49 | per month |


### Dual Messenger Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual-messenger-plus/id1530021020)

Access a second WhatsApp account on your phone by scanning a QR code. This app also offers fancy letters, status messages, and wallpapers to enhance your messaging experience.

**Highlights:** Use second WhatsApp number, Scan QR code for WhatsApp Web, Fancy letters, Weekly status messages, Weekly wallpapers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $24.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Helpful community support with setup guidance
- 📱 Works as advertised when functioning properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive subscription model ($5.99-$27/week or month)
- 🚫 Misleading free trial - charges immediately after download
- 🐛 Difficult or impossible to uninstall/remove from device
- ❌ Non-functional or broken core features
- 🔐 Privacy concerns and unauthorized charges

**Reported bugs**

- App cannot be deleted or uninstalled properly
- Charges occur without user consent or confirmation
- Connection drops frequently when user is away
- App fails to open or sync with devices
- Ads remain on screen when not covering full display

**Requested features**

- Hide last seen status feature
- Offline functionality without computer requirement
- Better multi-group WhatsApp support
- Improved device connection stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChatPrivate free?

ChatPrivate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dual Messenger Plus free?

Dual Messenger Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ChatPrivate or Dual Messenger Plus have ads?

Dual Messenger Plus shows ads; ChatPrivate does not.

### Which is updated more often, ChatPrivate or Dual Messenger Plus?

ChatPrivate ships an update every 5 months, and Dual Messenger Plus every 2 months. Most recently, ChatPrivate was updated on September 23, 2026 and Dual Messenger Plus on September 22, 2026.

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