Comparison

IM+ Instant Messenger vs Lan Sms

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

Lan Sms

Features
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Elevate Your Communication – Fast, Secure, and Multilingual. Lan Sms is a powerful and intuitive email client designed to streamline your digital life. Whether you are managing professional projects or staying in touch with family, SwiftMail provides a seamless experience for sending and receiving messages in both Arabic and English with perfect RTL (Right-to-Left) support.

Screenshots

IM+ Instant Messenger4 screens
Lan Sms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lan Sms at none against IM+ Instant Messenger's 4. Lan Sms also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). IM+ Instant Messenger's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On price 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. Lan Sms asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IM+ Instant Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, Lan Sms every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IM+ Instant Messenger versus Lan Sms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIM+ Instant MessengerLan Sms
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB21 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSHAPE GmbHPith Soft

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

Lan Sms

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

Lan Sms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IM+ Instant Messenger free?
IM+ Instant Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lan Sms free?
Lan Sms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IM+ Instant Messenger or Lan Sms have ads?
Neither IM+ Instant Messenger nor Lan Sms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IM+ Instant Messenger or Lan Sms?
IM+ Instant Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lan Sms every 8 days. Most recently, IM+ Instant Messenger was updated on November 5, 2026 and Lan Sms on October 24, 2026.

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