Comparison

iMe vs Chat3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iMe

This app combines secure messaging with a powerful AI assistant. Get answers, generate content, translate conversations, and manage your chats efficiently. It offers advanced privacy features and personalization options.

Highlights
  • AI Assistant for questions and content generation
  • Image generation from text
  • Access to multiple AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok)
  • Password-protected hidden chats
  • One-tap chat translation
  • Voice-to-text conversion
  • Customizable chat folders and tags
Features
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iMe - Smart Messenger with AI Assistant Secure communication, powerful tools and an intelligent assistant - all in one app. Why choose iMe? Combines Telegram's convenience with cutting-edge AI technology. Not just a messenger - your personal assistant for work, communication and creativity. Key features: 1. Next-gen AI Assistant • Get answers to any question via text, voice or video • Generate ideas, improve texts, explain complex topics • Summarize articles, chats and books to save time • Create images from text descriptions • Access top AI models: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok 2. Ultimate Privacy • Password-protected hidden chats • Built-in antivirus for file scanning • Advanced data protection layers 3. Smart Translation • One-tap chat translation • Voice→text conversion (100+ languages) • Extract and translate text from photos 4. Chat Management • Custom folders and tags • Quick access to recent chats • To-do lists with reminders 5. Personalization • Customizable interface • Wide channel reading mode • Clean reply formatting • Productivity tools with flexible task settings Download iMe today and revolutionize your communication! Write to our support team if you have any wishes, questions or complaints. Technical support: https://t.me/iMeMessenger Discussion group: https://t.me/iMe_ai LIME group: https://t.me/iMeLime News channel: https://t.me/iMe_en EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Chat3

Features
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chat3 ist ein sicherer Schweizer Messenger mit Ende-zu-Ende Verschlüsselung. Features: - Verschlüsselte Chats (BJTRA) - Gruppen erstellen und beitreten - Bilder und Sticker senden - Profilbild und Name anpassen - Geräte-Verwaltung - Verfügbar auf iOS und Web (chat3.ch) Deine Daten werden auf einem Server in der Schweiz gespeichert.

Screenshots

iMe4 screens
Chat34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chat3 at none against iMe's 10. Chat3 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). iMe's advantage is chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iMe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Chat3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMe ships an update every 3 weeks, Chat3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
iMe versus Chat3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMeChat3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#156 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB36 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIME LAB - FZCONiels Marki

Bugs and requests

iMe

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Connectivity issues after updates
  • Inability to set profile photos
  • Glitches in media playback and GIF support
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ghost mode feature
  • Improve forward message functionality
  • Expand cloud storage and file management options
  • Enhance group management and permissions

Chat3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iMe

Subscriptions6
  • iMe Premium3 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • iMe Premium$3.991 Month
  • iMe Premium$9.993 Months
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  • iMe Premium$19.996 Months
  • iMe Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • iMe Premium$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • 100 AI Credits$0.49
  • iMe Premium Gift (1 month)$3.99
  • iMe Premium Gift (3 months)$9.99
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  • iMe Premium Gift (1 year)$29.99
None

Chat3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMe free?
iMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chat3 free?
Chat3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iMe or Chat3 have ads?
iMe shows ads; Chat3 does not.
Which is updated more often, iMe or Chat3?
iMe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chat3 weekly. Most recently, iMe was updated on November 3, 2026 and Chat3 on October 31, 2026.

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