# IM+ Instant Messenger vs ChatSecure Messenger

The clearest difference is rating: ChatSecure Messenger at 4.2 against IM+ Instant Messenger's 3.6. ChatSecure Messenger also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (282 vs 8). IM+ Instant Messenger's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 51%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 ChatSecure Messenger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChatSecure Messenger holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChatSecure Messenger has 282 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 51% of ChatSecure Messenger'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, ChatSecure Messenger every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IM+ Instant Messenger | ChatSecure Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-plus-instant-messenger/id285688934/reviews) | **[4.2 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatsecure-messenger/id464200063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **282** |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 51.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 60 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHAPE GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/285688937) | [Chris Ballinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/433040866) |

## 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


### ChatSecure Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatsecure-messenger/id464200063)

This free and open source messaging app provides secure, end-to-end encrypted conversations using OTR and OMEMO over the XMPP protocol. It offers interoperability with other XMPP clients and uses well-known cryptographic libraries for privacy.

**Highlights:** OTR encryption, OMEMO encryption, XMPP protocol, TLS certificate pinning, SQLCipher local encryption, Open source

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $2.99 Donation | $2.99 | per month |
| $5.99 Donation | $5.99 | per month |
| $9.99 Donation | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🔒 Secure chat
- 👍 Intuitive setup
- 🚀 Reliable
- 👍 Excellent service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes often
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Messages not syncing
- 🐛 Stability issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Fails to send messages
- Notifications not working
- Syncing issues across devices
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add group chat support
- Improve background support
- Add search functionality
- Customization options
- Improve message delivery reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IM+ Instant Messenger free?

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

### Is ChatSecure Messenger free?

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

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

ChatSecure Messenger is rated higher. IM+ Instant Messenger averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ChatSecure Messenger averages 4.2 from 282 ratings.

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

Neither IM+ Instant Messenger nor ChatSecure Messenger shows ads.

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

IM+ Instant Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, and ChatSecure Messenger every 2 months. Most recently, IM+ Instant Messenger was updated on September 23, 2026 and ChatSecure Messenger on September 28, 2026.

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