# IM+ Instant Messenger vs blip

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IM+ Instant Messenger | blip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-plus-instant-messenger/id285688934/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blip-location-blips/id907766251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHAPE GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/285688937) | [MyClickapps.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/303611122) |

## 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


### blip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blip-location-blips/id907766251)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YesMe Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| YesMe Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*