# io vs Direct Message

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: io at none against Direct Message's 2. io also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Direct Message sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. io asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | io | Direct Message |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Constantinescu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525340457) | [Shakti Goyal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705395066) |

## What reviewers say

### io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/io-communication-agent/id1525340455)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Direct Message

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-click-to-chat/id6504427645)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is io free?

io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Direct Message free?

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

### Do io or Direct Message have ads?

Direct Message shows ads; io does not.

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