Comparison

Facebook vs IM+ Instant Messenger

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

Head to head
About

Facebook

Connect with friends and discover communities based on your interests. Share moments, explore content, and use AI tools to express yourself creatively. Find unique items and engage with creators.

Highlights
  • Personalized feed
  • Marketplace shopping
  • AI-powered content creation
  • Reels and stories
  • Community groups
  • Direct messaging
Features
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Where real people propel your curiosity. Whether you’re thrifting gear, showing reels to that group who gets it, or sharing laughs over fun images reimagined by AI, Facebook helps you make things happen like no other social network. Explore and expand your interests: * Shop Marketplace for hidden gems and take your hobbies to the next level * Personalize your Feed to see more of what you like, less of what you don’t * Ask Meta AI for information and get answers instantly * Drive into reels that reflect the things you're interested in * Search Facebook on any topic and get more interactive results Connect with people and communities: * Join groups to learn tips from real people who’ve been there, done that * Get inspired by creators, or catch up with Friends * Add new Friends to your world, but also decide how closely to keep up with them * Privately message relatable posts that only your BFF will get or that reels trend everyone’s talking about Share your world: * Use generative AI to create custom stickers and images to delight friends * Customize your profile to choose how you show up and who sees your posts * Effortlessly create reels from trending templates, or showcase your creativity with a full suite of editing tools * Capture moments on the fly with stories Some features may not be available in your country or region. Terms & Policies: https://www.facebook.com/policies_center Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy Learn how we're working to help keep our communities safe across Meta technologies at the Meta Safety Center: https://about.meta.com/actions/safety

About

IM+ Instant Messenger

Consolidate all your social media and messaging apps into a single, streamlined interface. Manage multiple accounts across various platforms, from popular social networks to instant messengers, all within one convenient application. Save time and device space by unifying your digital communication.

Highlights
  • Unified messaging and social networking
  • Support for multiple accounts per service
  • Aggregates Telegram, X, Reddit, and more
  • No unwanted ads
  • ChatGPT integration
  • TikTok support
Features
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IM+ is an all-in-one app for messaging and social networking. IM+ unites all your favorite social channels in one app. Chat on Telegram and Messenger while checking your X feeds and Reddit. And if you have to manage multiple Instagram, X, and Facebook accounts, no problem! IM+ supports multiple accounts per service in a simple interface. IM+ will save you a lot of time and space on your iPhone and iPad. List of supported services: ChatGPT, X, Telegram, Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp (iPad), Instagram, TikTok, Skype, Gmail, Slack, Reddit, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tinder, Outlook, and more to come! - Multiple accounts per service - No unwanted ads - TikTok added - WhatsApp is supported on iPad - ChatGPT support Subscription pricing and terms: * IM+ offers auto-renewing monthly and yearly subscription options. The yearly plan is $19.99, and the monthly plan is $2.99. * Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase * Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period * Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period * Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase * Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Read more about our terms and conditions here: * Terms of service: https://www.shape.ag/en/terms/ * Privacy policy: https://www.shape.ag/en/privacy/ Please follow @implus on Twitter and like fb.com/plusim to get the latest updates from your IM+ team!

Screenshots

Facebook4 screens
IM+ Instant Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Facebook at 4.5 against IM+ Instant Messenger's 3.6. Facebook also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (28M vs 8). IM+ Instant Messenger's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 40%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Facebook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and IM+ Instant Messenger sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Facebook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Facebook has 28M ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Facebook's written reviews are positive against 69% of IM+ Instant Messenger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Facebook ships an update weekly, IM+ Instant Messenger every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Facebook versus IM+ Instant Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFacebookIM+ Instant Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28M ratings) — better3.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews68.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28M — better8
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB60 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMeta Platforms, Inc.SHAPE GmbH

Customer experience

Facebook

All ratings28,451,570 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews21,515 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative51.5%

IM+ Instant Messenger

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews2,218 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral12.6%
Negative18.7%

User reviews

Facebook

From 28M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Helpful for staying connected with family and friends
  • 👍 Useful for business and advertising
  • 👍 Great for sharing photos and memories
  • 👍 Convenient marketplace for buying and selling items

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app with frequent issues
  • 🤖 Overly aggressive content moderation and censorship
  • 🤖 Biased and inconsistent enforcement of community guidelines
  • 🤖 Lack of effective customer support
  • 💸 Overrun with scams and fraudulent activity

IM+ Instant Messenger

From 8 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 👍 Convenient all-in-one messaging
  • 💡 Integrated web browser
  • 👍 Customizable backgrounds

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Disconnects and logs out often
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 👎 Ads and paywalls

Bugs and requests

Facebook

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and login issues
  • Inability to edit or delete old posts and comments
  • Marketplace listings getting incorrectly flagged or removed
  • Inconsistent behavior between mobile app and web version

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved customer support and appeal process
  • More transparency and consistency in content moderation
  • Better tools for managing and organizing content
  • Customizable feed and notification settings

IM+ Instant Messenger

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Messages not syncing or disappearing
  • Freezing and crashing
  • Incorrect online/offline status display

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to change display name and status
  • Group chat support
  • Improved contact management
  • Landscape mode support
  • Skype integration

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Facebook

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter$2.491 Month
  • Supporter$4.991 Month
One-time8
  • 99 Stars$0.99
  • 45 Stars$0.99
  • 95 Stars$1.99
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  • 145 Stars$2.99
  • 250 Stars$4.99
  • 310 Stars$5.99
  • 530 Stars$9.99
  • 1200 Stars$19.99
4 purchases

IM+ Instant Messenger

Subscriptions4
  • IM+ Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • No Ads Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • No Ads Yearly7 Days trial$16.991 Year
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  • IM+ Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Facebook free?
Facebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IM+ Instant Messenger free?
IM+ Instant Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Facebook or IM+ Instant Messenger?
Facebook is rated higher. Facebook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28M ratings, while IM+ Instant Messenger averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.
Do Facebook or IM+ Instant Messenger have ads?
Facebook shows ads; IM+ Instant Messenger does not.
Which is updated more often, Facebook or IM+ Instant Messenger?
Facebook ships an update weekly, and IM+ Instant Messenger every 5 weeks. Most recently, Facebook was updated on September 26, 2026 and IM+ Instant Messenger on September 23, 2026.

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