# Direct Message vs Max Planck Alumni

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Max Planck Alumni at 100% against Direct Message's 63%. Max Planck Alumni also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Direct Message's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Direct Message sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Max Planck Alumni asks for nothing beyond the download.

Max Planck Alumni holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Direct Message has 5.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Direct Message's written reviews are positive against 100% of Max Planck Alumni's.

Direct Message ships an update monthly, Max Planck Alumni weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Direct Message | Max Planck Alumni |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-click-to-chat/id1447952480/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-planck-alumni/id6776595982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 118 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Liger Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1184303147) | [Connact GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460692999) |

## What reviewers say

### Direct Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-click-to-chat/id1447952480)

Enhance your messaging with tools for quick replies, scheduled messages, and AI-powered content creation. Generate stickers, translate conversations, and manage contacts efficiently. This app offers features for both personal and business communication.

**Highlights:** Quick messages, Message scheduling, AI chat and text generator, AI message translator, AI sticker generator, Business QR code generator, Split video for social media

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | per month |
| ClicktoChat Monthly Purchase | $6.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Streamlines WhatsApp messaging
- 💡 Convenient for sending messages without saving contacts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with latest WhatsApp updates
- 💸 Excessive advertising
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to open WhatsApp links
- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Text messages not being delivered

**Requested features**

- Ability to change default country code
- Support for multiple WhatsApp accounts
- Option to disable ads or switch to a paid version


### Max Planck Alumni

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-planck-alumni/id6776595982)

Connect with fellow alumni, access event calendars, and manage documents. This app provides a platform for networking and information sharing within the alumni community.

**Highlights:** Alumni networking, Event calendar, Document management, Member directory, Information hub

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Direct Message free?

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

### Is Max Planck Alumni free?

Max Planck Alumni is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Direct Message or Max Planck Alumni?

Max Planck Alumni is rated higher. Direct Message averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Max Planck Alumni averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Direct Message or Max Planck Alumni have ads?

Direct Message shows ads; Max Planck Alumni does not.

### Which is updated more often, Direct Message or Max Planck Alumni?

Direct Message ships an update monthly, and Max Planck Alumni weekly. Most recently, Direct Message was updated on November 6, 2026 and Max Planck Alumni on November 5, 2026.

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