iMe vs Chat3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Chat3
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. iMe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Chat3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
iMe ships an update every 3 weeks, Chat3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iMe | Chat3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #156 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 393 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IME LAB - FZCO | Niels 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
iMe
- 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
- 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
Chat3
No in-app purchases








