# Direct Message for WhatsApp vs Messenger Plus+

The clearest difference is rating: Direct Message for WhatsApp at 4.4 against Messenger Plus+'s 3.5. Direct Message for WhatsApp also leads on ratings volume (896 vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Direct Message for WhatsApp sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Messenger Plus+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Direct Message for WhatsApp holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Direct Message for WhatsApp has 896 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Direct Message for WhatsApp ships an update every 3 months, Messenger Plus+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Direct Message for WhatsApp | Messenger Plus+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (896 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-for-whatsapp/id1411992307/reviews)** | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger-plus-plus/id6745592215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **896** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Metromedya Digital Ad Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/444159679) | [IULIIA KRASNOKUTSKAIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813101427) |

## What reviewers say

### Direct Message for WhatsApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-for-whatsapp/id1411992307)

Send messages on various platforms without saving contacts. Quickly send messages, auto-detect numbers, and use message templates. Keep your phonebook clean and conversations private across multiple messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Send messages without saving contacts, Auto-detect numbers from clipboard, Support for multiple messaging platforms, Quick message templates, Message history and recent contacts, Font formatting (bold, italic, strikethrough), Check WhatsApp profiles of unknown callers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Direct Message | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure messaging
- 💡 Convenient for temporary contacts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with 9-digit numbers
- 💰 Expensive monthly subscription
- 🔑 Restricted functionality without paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to input phone numbers
- App crashes on launch
- Keyboard not working properly

**Requested features**

- Copy-paste support for phone numbers
- Contact list integration
- Multilingual support


### Messenger Plus+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger-plus-plus/id6745592215)

Consolidate multiple messaging accounts from WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and Discord into a single, organized iPad application. Streamline your communications with features like direct messaging and AI-powered reply suggestions.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple accounts for WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, Discord, Access up to 10 accounts per platform, Send direct messages without saving contacts, AI-powered reply suggestions, Secure web-based account access, Organized interface for easy switching

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $15.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $15.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Direct Message for WhatsApp free?

Direct Message for WhatsApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Messenger Plus+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Direct Message for WhatsApp or Messenger Plus+?

Direct Message for WhatsApp is rated higher. Direct Message for WhatsApp averages 4.4 out of 5 from 896 ratings, while Messenger Plus+ averages 3.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Direct Message for WhatsApp or Messenger Plus+ have ads?

Neither Direct Message for WhatsApp nor Messenger Plus+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Direct Message for WhatsApp or Messenger Plus+?

Direct Message for WhatsApp ships an update every 3 months, and Messenger Plus+ every 2 months. Most recently, Direct Message for WhatsApp was updated on October 20, 2026 and Messenger Plus+ on October 28, 2026.

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