Comparison

IM+ Instant Messenger vs VIVA

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

VIVA

This application offers a free messaging service for sharing instant messages, videos, and pictures with friends and family. It also provides various financial and telecom services, such as bill payments, money transfers, and mobile top-ups, accessible through a linked wallet.

Highlights
  • Instant messaging
  • Multimedia sharing
  • Profile personalization
  • Location sharing
  • Telecom services
  • Bill payments
  • Money transfer
Features
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Viva Description: Viva is a cross-platform application compatible with iPhone and other Smartphone devices. At no cost anyone can become a member of Viva Network. It contains two major sections (Community and Services). The Community section contains a friendly user Messenger designed to share instant messages, Videos, pictures and other information with friends and family and Viva subscribers, it comes at no cost and requires no additional in-application purchases. It also includes a Bulk SMS and Single SMS options. The Services section implies that the user must have a Viva purchase account which could be acquired from any Viva network retail shop. Upon creating a Viva account from the Messenger section, a purchase wallet is automatically created for the user who may at his preference refill his wallet or leave it empty and simply use the Viva application as a Messenger only. At no time, Viva application will request an in-application purchase for the embedded Services. Viva Messenger features: Viva basically supports all Networks and carriers unless limitations are applied and uses the device internet connection including WiFi when available. -Auto synchronize of your phone contacts to identify Viva subscribers -Send instant messages to all your Viva subscribers contact at no cost. -Instant Translation with Voice play back. -Share multimedia -Personalize your profile with photo and status -High privacy level with Logout feature enabled -Share location -Uses push notification to instantly deliver messages. -Manage notification sounds -And many other features. Viva Services features: As mentioned, the use of these options implies that the user’s wallet is not empty For security reasons, the user will be prompted for his account password prior to each use of the below services. -Telecom Services: Buy a Voucher, DTU or Unit Transfer (To Recharge line) -Bill Payment: pay your bills through Viva -Money Transfer: Send and receive money from and into your Viva wallet to your friends and family. -Credit Transfer: Instantly transfer money from your Viva wallet to another one. -M-Payment: Generate payment code to be used on Viva POS Terminals Network. -Events: make your reservation for your preferred event via Viva. Bulk SMS (Requires a balance in Viva Wallet) Send bulk SMS to multiple recipients by setting the search criteria. Send SMS (Requires a balance in Viva Wallet) Send SMS to any of your contacts at lower cost. Transactions History: View transactions History Info Tab: -Check Your Balance. -Change Your Password. -Refill Your Viva Wallet. -Deactivate Account (deletes all user’s information in Viva network including Viva Wallet).

Screenshots

IM+ Instant Messenger4 screens
VIVA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VIVA at 4.7 against IM+ Instant Messenger's 3.5. VIVA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. VIVA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VIVA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of IM+ Instant Messenger's written reviews are positive against 100% of VIVA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IM+ Instant Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, VIVA monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IM+ Instant Messenger versus VIVA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIM+ Instant MessengerVIVA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (10 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1015 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB173 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperSHAPE GmbHTelepaty Holding

Customer experience

IM+ Instant Messenger

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews2,218 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral12.6%
Negative18.7%

VIVA

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

VIVA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

VIVA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IM+ Instant Messenger free?
IM+ Instant Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VIVA free?
VIVA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IM+ Instant Messenger or VIVA?
VIVA is rated higher. IM+ Instant Messenger averages 3.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while VIVA averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do IM+ Instant Messenger or VIVA have ads?
Neither IM+ Instant Messenger nor VIVA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IM+ Instant Messenger or VIVA?
IM+ Instant Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, and VIVA monthly. Most recently, IM+ Instant Messenger was updated on November 3, 2026 and VIVA on November 1, 2026.

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