# IM+ Instant Messenger vs Direct Message for Messengers

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IM+ Instant Messenger | Direct Message for Messengers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-plus-instant-messenger/id285688934/reviews) | **[4.4 (897 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-for-messengers/id1411992307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **897** |
| Positive reviews | **68.7% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 60 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHAPE GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/285688937) | [Metromedya Digital Ad Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/444159679) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Direct Message for Messengers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-message-for-messengers/id1411992307)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Direct Message | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to input phone numbers
- App crashes on launch
- Keyboard not working properly

**Requested features**

- Copy-paste support for phone numbers
- Contact list integration
- Multilingual support


## Frequently asked 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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