# IM+ Instant Messenger vs WeChat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IM+ Instant Messenger at 69% against WeChat's 24%. IM+ Instant Messenger also leads on ads (none vs shown). WeChat's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (81K vs 8). On price, update cadence, 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 WeChat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeChat holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeChat has 81K ratings behind it against 8, 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 24% of WeChat'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, WeChat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IM+ Instant Messenger | WeChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-plus-instant-messenger/id285688934/reviews) | **[3.9 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wechat/id414478124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **81K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 23.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 60 MB | 887 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SHAPE GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/285688937) | [WeChat](https://appshunter.io/developer/614694882) |

## 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


### WeChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wechat/id414478124)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Social Networking, #24 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with friends and family through messaging, voice, and video calls. Discover news, local services, and games within the app. Features mobile payment and health tracking capabilities.

**Highlights:** Text, photo, voice, and video messaging, Group chats up to 500 members, High-quality voice and video calls, Real-time location sharing, Moments for sharing photos and videos, Official Accounts for news and content, Mini Programs for third-party services, Mobile payment with Weixin Pay

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 42 WeBeans | $0.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $1.99 | one-time |
| 126 WeBeans | $2.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 350 WeBeans | $6.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| 896 WeBeans | $19.99 | one-time |
| 9086 WeBeans | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great all-in-one app
- 👍 Convenient features like payments and mini-programs
- 💡 Useful translation and sharing functions
- 🔒 Secure and private

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accounts getting blocked for no reason
- 🔒 Strict security measures and verification requirements
- 👎 Poor customer support and unresponsive to user issues
- 🔋 High storage and battery consumption
- 🤔 Censorship and monitoring concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
- Syncing problems between devices
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable voice/video call quality

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve chat organization with folders and pinning
- Allow editing of posted content
- Provide better translation and language support
- Simplify account recovery and unblocking process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IM+ Instant Messenger free?

IM+ Instant Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WeChat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IM+ Instant Messenger or WeChat?

WeChat is rated higher. IM+ Instant Messenger averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while WeChat averages 3.9 from 81K ratings.

### Do IM+ Instant Messenger or WeChat have ads?

WeChat shows ads; IM+ Instant Messenger does not.

### Which is updated more often, IM+ Instant Messenger or WeChat?

IM+ Instant Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, and WeChat every 3 weeks. Most recently, IM+ Instant Messenger was updated on September 23, 2026 and WeChat on September 28, 2026.

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