Comparison

IM+ Instant Messenger vs Direct Message for Messengers

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

Head to head
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!

About

Direct Message for Messengers

Send messages on various platforms without saving contacts. Quickly message anyone by typing or pasting a number. Offers message templates, text formatting, and auto-detection of numbers from other apps.

Highlights
  • Send messages without saving contacts
  • Auto-detect numbers from clipboard
  • Support for WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Signal, SMS
  • Quick message templates
  • Format messages with bold and italics
  • Check WhatsApp profiles of unknown callers
Features
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Send messages on WhatsApp and other messengers without saving any contacts to your phone. Type a number, tap send, and start chatting instantly. Keep your phonebook clean and your conversations private. QUICK SEND Enter or paste any phone number and start a conversation right away. No need to add anyone to your contacts. Set your default country code so you only need to type the local number. Works on both iPhone and iPad. AUTO-DETECT NUMBERS Copy a phone number from anywhere on your device. Open Direct Message and the number gets detected automatically. One tap to start chatting. MULTI-PLATFORM SUPPORT Send direct messages through WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Viber, Telegram, Signal, and SMS. One app for all your messaging platforms. Whether you use one service or switch between several, Direct Message keeps your contacts clean across all of them. QUICK MESSAGE TEMPLATES Save your frequently used messages as templates. Business info, bank details, addresses, product descriptions, greetings. Send them to any number with a single tap. Perfect for sellers, support agents, and freelancers who send the same information multiple times a day. RECENT CONTACTS Every number you message is saved in your recent list. Reach the same number again without retyping it. TEXT EDITOR FOR CHATS Format your message with bold, italic, strikethrough and monospace before you send it. The formatting appears exactly the same in WhatsApp. Stand out in every conversation. WHO CALLED? Received a call from an unknown number? Copy the number and open it with Direct Message. The app detects it automatically and lets you check the WhatsApp profile associated with that number. FOR BUSINESS USERS Sellers, buyers, customer support teams, and freelancers rely on Direct Message every day. Send bank details, company addresses, or product information to customers using quick templates. Save time on every transaction without filling your phonebook with temporary contacts. FOR EVERYONE Message someone from a classified listing. Contact a delivery driver. Reach a number you found online or on a business card. Send a quick note to a number that called you. All without saving a single contact. NO ADS. NEVER. Direct Message has never contained ads and never will. Your experience is clean, fast, and uninterrupted. PRIVACY Your data stays on your device. No server uploads, no tracking, no third-party sharing. Keep it fast, private and clean. Direct Message for Messengers is a third-party app and is not affiliated with or sponsored by any official messaging platforms. Subscriptions Subscriptions are managed through Account Settings. Your payment is charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy policy: https://direct.tr/en/privacy/ Terms of use: https://direct.tr/en/terms/

Screenshots

IM+ Instant Messenger4 screens
Direct Message for Messengers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Direct Message for Messengers at 4.4 against IM+ Instant Messenger's 3.5. Direct Message for Messengers also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (897 vs 10). IM+ Instant Messenger's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. IM+ Instant Messenger sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Direct Message for Messengers sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Direct Message for Messengers holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Direct Message for Messengers has 897 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of IM+ Instant Messenger's written reviews are positive against 37% of Direct Message for Messengers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IM+ Instant Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, Direct Message for Messengers every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IM+ Instant Messenger versus Direct Message for Messengers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIM+ Instant MessengerDirect Message for Messengers
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (10 ratings)4.4 (897 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews — better37.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10897 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB50 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSHAPE GmbHMetromedya Digital Ad Agency

Customer experience

IM+ Instant Messenger

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews2,219 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral12.6%
Negative18.7%

Direct Message for Messengers

All ratings897 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral9.4%
Negative53.6%

User reviews

IM+ Instant Messenger

From 10 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

Direct Message for Messengers

From 897 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Secure messaging
  • 💡 Convenient for temporary contacts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with 9-digit numbers
  • 💰 Expensive monthly subscription
  • 🔑 Restricted functionality without paid version

Bugs and requests

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

Direct Message for Messengers

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to input phone numbers
  • App crashes on launch
  • Keyboard not working properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Copy-paste support for phone numbers
  • Contact list integration
  • Multilingual support

In-app purchases

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
7 purchases

Direct Message for Messengers

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Plan$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited Direct Message3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is IM+ Instant Messenger free?
IM+ Instant Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Direct Message for Messengers free?
Direct Message for Messengers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IM+ Instant Messenger or Direct Message for Messengers?
Direct Message for Messengers is rated higher. IM+ Instant Messenger averages 3.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Direct Message for Messengers averages 4.4 from 897 ratings.
Do IM+ Instant Messenger or Direct Message for Messengers have ads?
Neither IM+ Instant Messenger nor Direct Message for Messengers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IM+ Instant Messenger or Direct Message for Messengers?
IM+ Instant Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, and Direct Message for Messengers every 5 months. Most recently, IM+ Instant Messenger was updated on November 11, 2026 and Direct Message for Messengers on November 11, 2026.

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