Comparison

IM+ Instant Messenger vs blip

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

blip

This app offers a minimalist messaging experience, allowing users to communicate their status or feelings with a single tap. The meaning of a 'Yes' is context-dependent, adapting to the sender, recipient, time, and location.

Highlights
  • Single-tap messaging
  • Context-aware message meaning
  • Location-based communication
  • Interactive notifications
  • Direct reply from notifications
  • Get directions from notifications
Features
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Blip sends private, short-lived location check-ins to the people you actually meet in real life. Use one tap to say "I'm here," "On my way," "Come meet me," or "Are you free?" Add your current place, choose how long the blip lasts, and let friends open directions when they need to find you. Built for: - pickups and arrivals - meeting friends without a long text thread - quick safety check-ins - sharing a spot for a short time - automatic arrival, leave, or scheduled blips for registered contacts Blip is not an always-on tracking map. You choose when to send, can use precise or approximate location, and can turn on Ghost Mode when you want to stop sending new blips. Start with the free blip allowance. Blip Pro adds unlimited blips plus automatic circle and scheduled blips for registered Blip contacts. Blip supports VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, dark mode, readable contrast, clear button states, and plain-language controls across Quick, Auto, Recent, Settings, and Paywall flows.

Screenshots

IM+ Instant Messenger4 screens
blip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: blip at 4.5 against IM+ Instant Messenger's 3.5. blip also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and review sentiment (83% vs 69%). IM+ Instant Messenger's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

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 and blip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

blip holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of IM+ Instant Messenger's written reviews are positive against 83% of blip's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IM+ Instant Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, blip fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IM+ Instant Messenger versus blip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIM+ Instant Messengerblip
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (10 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1011 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSHAPE GmbHMyClickapps.com LLC

Customer experience

IM+ Instant Messenger

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

blip

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

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

blip

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
2 purchases

blip

Subscriptions2
  • YesMe Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • YesMe Pro Yearly$11.991 Year

Questions

Is IM+ Instant Messenger free?
IM+ Instant Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is blip free?
blip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IM+ Instant Messenger or blip?
blip is rated higher. IM+ Instant Messenger averages 3.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while blip averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do IM+ Instant Messenger or blip have ads?
Neither IM+ Instant Messenger nor blip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IM+ Instant Messenger or blip?
IM+ Instant Messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, and blip fortnightly. Most recently, IM+ Instant Messenger was updated on October 24, 2026 and blip on October 21, 2026.

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