# Facebook vs IM+ Instant Messenger

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.

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.

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.

Facebook ships an update weekly, IM+ Instant Messenger every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Facebook | IM+ Instant Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (28M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facebook/id284882215/reviews)** | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-plus-instant-messenger/id285688934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28M** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 40.2% of reviews | **68.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 484 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) | [SHAPE GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/285688937) |

## What reviewers say

### Facebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facebook/id284882215)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #3 Top Free · Social Networking, #25 Top Grossing, #43 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $2.49 | per month |
| Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| 99 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 95 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 145 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 310 Stars | $5.99 | one-time |
| 530 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Stars | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-plus-instant-messenger/id285688934)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IM+ Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| No Ads Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| No Ads Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| IM+ Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026 and IM+ Instant Messenger on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*