IM+ Instant Messenger vs Bantar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Unified messaging and social networking
- Support for multiple accounts per service
- Aggregates Telegram, X, Reddit, and more
- No unwanted ads
- ChatGPT integration
- TikTok support
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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!
Bantar
Amplify your social presence with a unified platform. Track your real-time social rating score and gain sentiment insights into your posts. Publish content across multiple social networks simultaneously with a single tap.
- Unified social media posting
- Real-time social rating score
- Sentiment analysis insights
- Cross-platform publishing
- Digital reputation tracking
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Your social Rating. Your Digital Reputation. Post Once, Publish Everywhere. Go viral. Bantar is the all-in-one hub to amplify your social presence. Track your real-time social rating score and see how the world perceives you. Unlock sentiment insights to understand the vibe of your posts. Post once, publish everywhere — X, Facebook and Instagram etc., all in one tap Plans and Renewal Monthly Plan: $9.99 -> Full monthly access to posting and sentiment analysis Yearly Plan: $99.99 -> Full yearly access to posting and sentiment analysis
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bantar at 5.0 against IM+ Instant Messenger's 3.5. Bantar also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). IM+ Instant Messenger's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. IM+ Instant Messenger sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bantar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bantar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IM+ Instant Messenger has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
IM+ Instant Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, Bantar every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | IM+ Instant Messenger | Bantar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SHAPE GmbH | Bantar |
Customer experience
IM+ Instant Messenger
Bantar
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
Bantar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IM+ Instant Messenger
- 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
Bantar
- Bantar Basic plan$9.991 Month
- Bantar Premium Plan$9.991 Month
- Bantar Standard Plan$19.991 Month
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- Bantar Premium Plan$29.991 Month
- Bantar Yearly Premium Plan$99.991 Year
