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.
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.
- Unified messaging and social networking
- Support for multiple accounts per service
- Aggregates Telegram, X, Reddit, and more
- No unwanted ads
- ChatGPT integration
- TikTok support
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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!
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
IM+ Instant Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, Direct Message for Messengers every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | IM+ Instant Messenger | Direct Message for Messengers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (10 ratings) | 4.4 (897 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews — better | 37.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 897 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHAPE GmbH | Metromedya Digital Ad Agency |
Customer experience
IM+ Instant Messenger
Direct Message for Messengers
User reviews
IM+ Instant Messenger
From 10 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
IM+ Instant Messenger
- 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
Direct Message for Messengers
- 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
- Lifetime$99.99
Questions
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