Comparison

Messenger for Web ++ vs Backgrounds for Zoom

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

Head to head
About

Messenger for Web ++

Connect to WhatsApp Web securely and quickly on your iPad. Chat anonymously, set reminders for important dates, and manage your conversations with a lock feature. It also offers tools for splitting videos and tracking special anniversaries.

Highlights
  • Connect to WhatsApp Web
  • Secure conversation lock
  • Chat reminders
  • Anonymous chatting
  • Video splitting
  • Anniversary tracking
Features
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Disclaimer This is an UNOFFICIAL tool for WhatsApp Messenger. This app is developed by an independent developer, not affiliated to the official developer. Usage in this app falls within guidelines of "fair use". 1.Easiest way to connect whatsApp, protect conversation and set chat reminder. Fast and light weighted app to connect WhatsApp web in your iPad.  2. You can chat with another user anonymously and share WhatsApp number to another chat user. No need to login, just enter a nickname and start chatting. ++ Highlights ++ * Scan QR code to connect whatsApp web. * Support text, Video, Audio, photo, location etc. * Support almost every feature provided by whatsApp web. _______________________________________________ ++ More Feature : Thats a plus * Lock feature to protect your whatsApp conversation. * Enable/ Disable lock feature. ++ One more Feature : * Now don't miss to chat someone. * Use chat reminder Feature of App. * Set a reminder of a date & App will notify you on that day. Isn't awesome feature? ++ Version 1.031 More feature : * Now make list of dream days like birthday , anniversary etc.. * App shows total days past from your birth, anniversary. * App will notify every year when any dream days comes ++ Version 1.032 More Feature : * Split Video: Now you can split long video in multiple 30 seconds video clips. _______________________________________________ Note : Chat feature require prior installation of WhatsApp on your iPhone. Other feature like chat reminder, dream days feature not not require installation of WhatsApp on your iPhone . Thank you! Disclaimer This is an UNOFFICIAL tool for WhatsApp Messenger. This app is developed by an independent developer, not affiliated to the official developer. Usage in this app falls within guidelines of "fair use". Subscription : You need to subscribe to get unlimited access to feature like Daily quotes, status Messages, Unlimited notes etc. Subscription prices: Weekly Subscription : $2.99/weekly Monthly Subscription : $9.99/monthly Yearly Subscription : $29.99/yearly Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Term of Use: "https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/" Privacy Policy : "https://sites.google.com/view/messageforwhatsapppro/home"

About

Backgrounds for Zoom

Enhance your video conferences with a wide selection of professionally designed virtual backgrounds. Easily change your backdrop for meetings, webinars, or casual chats to create a more engaging and attractive visual experience. Perfect for professional settings or when you need to conceal your surroundings.

Highlights
  • Professionally designed virtual backgrounds
  • Easy to use and change
  • Variety of themes and professions
  • Suitable for any video conference
  • Conceal personal surroundings
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Easily changeable backgrounds for unforgettable video conferences with professionally designed pictures. Video conferencing, webinars and other digital meetings could be more interesting and more attractive using the virtual backgrounds for Zoom. Just download specifically designed images and use them in the background of your conference. Easy, simple and impressive. You can use the background just for a better conference design or simply if you do not have the suitable wall behind you at the moment. When you work at some public place, you may not want to show it. When conferencing with some people you do not know well, you might not want to share your home details. You will have a great variety of backgrounds in this app. Change the background depending on the theme of the video conference. There are backgrounds for teachers, lecturers, scientists, engineers, medics, designers, IT specialists. Additionally, you will find outstanding backgrounds for nature, food and holiday lovers. Of course, there are some high-quality backgrounds for general type of conferences or even for the video chats of children.

Screenshots

Backgrounds for Zoom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Messenger for Web ++ at 4.4 against Backgrounds for Zoom's 2.4. Messenger for Web ++ also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 58) and review sentiment (49% vs 40%). Backgrounds for Zoom's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Messenger for Web ++ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Backgrounds for Zoom sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Messenger for Web ++ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Messenger for Web ++ has 22K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Messenger for Web ++'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Backgrounds for Zoom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Messenger for Web ++ ships an update fortnightly, Backgrounds for Zoom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Messenger for Web ++ versus Backgrounds for Zoom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMessenger for Web ++Backgrounds for Zoom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (22K ratings) — better2.4 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews — better40.3% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better58
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB231 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developersurendra kumarUAB Macmanus

Customer experience

Messenger for Web ++

All ratings21,893 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews1,377 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral16.3%
Negative34.9%

Backgrounds for Zoom

All ratings56 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral10.7%
Negative60.7%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative56.7%

User reviews

Messenger for Web ++

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful app for tablet
  • 🔒 Encryption and privacy
  • 📱 Ability to use on multiple devices
  • 💻 Convenient for typing on larger screen
  • 👍 Works well for messaging and sharing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and need to re-link devices
  • ⏱️ Slow loading and performance issues
  • 📢 Annoying ads and popups
  • 🔄 Inconsistent connectivity and sync between devices

Backgrounds for Zoom

From 58 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Beautiful graphics and detail
  • 🌟 High-quality backgrounds
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🤩 Wide variety of categories
  • 🚀 Fast download speeds (for some users)

Room to improve

  • 💸 Most backgrounds require payment
  • 💰 Expensive pricing for backgrounds
  • ❌ App is misleading about free content
  • 🚫 Lack of clear instructions
  • 📉 Limited free options

Bugs and requests

Messenger for Web ++

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to take photos
  • Inability to download or play audio messages
  • Frequent sign-outs and need to re-link devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add video and voice call support
  • Improve stability and reduce disconnections
  • Provide a paid ad-free version
  • Enhance camera and media sharing capabilities

Backgrounds for Zoom

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 🐛 Downloads not working after purchase
  • 🐛 App freezes or crashes on launch
  • 🐛 Previews don't load fully
  • 🐛 App is unresponsive
  • 🐛 Purchased backgrounds not appearing
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  • 🐛 Glitches with start button
  • 🐛 Download issues after payment
  • 🐛 App not recognized by Zoom
  • 🐛 Cannot preview backgrounds
  • 🐛 Spinning wheel of death

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free backgrounds
  • Clearer instructions on how to use/add backgrounds
  • More gaming backgrounds

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Messenger for Web ++

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • No Ads for 1 Month$5.99
  • No Ads for 6 Month$17.99
  • No Ads for 12 Month$24.99
14 purchases

Backgrounds for Zoom

One-time14
  • Hall & Chair$1.99
  • Home & Chair$1.99
  • Hall$1.99
Show 11 more
  • Home$1.99
  • Home Interior$1.99
  • The View$1.99
  • Bridge$1.99
  • Holiday$1.99
  • Home Hall & Chair$1.99
  • The Sea View$2.99
  • Autumn Leaves$2.99
  • White Room & Chair$2.99
  • Holiday$2.99
  • All Backgrounds2 variants$8.99

Questions

Is Messenger for Web ++ free?
Messenger for Web ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgrounds for Zoom free?
Backgrounds for Zoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Messenger for Web ++ or Backgrounds for Zoom?
Messenger for Web ++ is rated higher. Messenger for Web ++ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Backgrounds for Zoom averages 2.4 from 58 ratings.
Do Messenger for Web ++ or Backgrounds for Zoom have ads?
Both Messenger for Web ++ and Backgrounds for Zoom show ads.
Which is updated more often, Messenger for Web ++ or Backgrounds for Zoom?
Messenger for Web ++ ships an update fortnightly, and Backgrounds for Zoom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Messenger for Web ++ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Backgrounds for Zoom on October 23, 2026.

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