# Facebook vs WA Messenger Plus

The clearest difference is ads: WA Messenger Plus at none against Facebook's shown. Facebook's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (28M vs 2.4K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Facebook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and WA Messenger Plus sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Facebook against 4.4 for WA Messenger Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Facebook has 28M ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Facebook's written reviews are positive against 24% of WA Messenger Plus's.

Facebook ships an update weekly, WA Messenger Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Facebook | WA Messenger Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (28M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facebook/id284882215/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wa-messenger-plus/id6467555424/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28M** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **40.2% of reviews** | 23.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 484 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) | [Irem Bilge Gungor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708796984) |

## What reviewers say

### Facebook

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #4 Top Free · Social Networking, #24 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


### WA Messenger Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wa-messenger-plus/id6467555424)

Consolidate WhatsApp, Telegram, and Line chats into one app. Features AI-powered translation, note-taking, chat analysis, and response generation for enhanced communication.

**Highlights:** Integrates WhatsApp, Telegram, and Line Web, Multiple accounts on one device, Real-time AI translation (50+ languages), AI-powered note capture and editing, WhatsApp chat analysis and insights, AI response generator, Create shareable document links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership - Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership - Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| We Have Gift For You! | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Christmas Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient to use
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 Innovative features
- 👍 Helpful support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficult to set up
- 🚫 Not free to use

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Locked on certain screens
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Video/audio calling
- Dedicated iPad app
- Easier cancellation process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Facebook free?

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

### Is WA Messenger Plus free?

WA Messenger Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Facebook or WA Messenger Plus?

Facebook is rated higher. Facebook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28M ratings, while WA Messenger Plus averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Facebook or WA Messenger Plus have ads?

Facebook shows ads; WA Messenger Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Facebook or WA Messenger Plus?

Facebook ships an update weekly, and WA Messenger Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Facebook was updated on September 24, 2026 and WA Messenger Plus on September 23, 2026.

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