# Sync.me vs Messenger

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Messenger at 14M against Sync.me's 22K. Messenger also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sync.me sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Messenger sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Messenger holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Messenger has 14M ratings behind it against 22K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Sync.me's written reviews are positive against 66% of Messenger's.

Sync.me ships an update every 8 days, Messenger weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sync.me | Messenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syncme-caller-id-and-blocker/id340787494/reviews) | **[4.7 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger/id454638411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22K | **14M** |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **66.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 240 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sync.ME LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/300176827) | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) |

## What reviewers say

### Sync.me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syncme-caller-id-and-blocker/id340787494)

Identify unknown callers in real-time, block spam automatically, and keep your contacts updated with real photos. Search any number worldwide and manage your address book with smart tools.

**Highlights:** Live caller ID, Automatic spam blocking, Reverse number lookup, Contact photo sync, Merge duplicate contacts, Backup address book

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Premium Results | $2.99 | per month |
| Sync.ME Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Sync.ME Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Sync.me Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Premium Results | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Premium Results | $9.99 | per year |
| Sync.ME Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Sync.ME Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Sync.me Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sync.me Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Premium Result | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Sync contacts and photos
- 👍 Useful for finding scam accounts
- 💡 Good for blocking spam calls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔌 Unreliable syncing and connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Facebook and Instagram
- Incorrect contact matching and photo assignment
- Frequent freezing and unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Integrate more social media platforms
- Improve manual contact linking
- Add more customization options


### Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger/id454638411)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Social Networking, #111 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect with friends and family through text, audio, and video calls. Share photos in high definition, create shared albums, and send large files. Features an AI assistant for instant answers and creative image generation.

**Highlights:** Text, audio, and video calls, High-definition photo sharing, Shared photo albums, Large file sharing (up to 100MB), AI assistant for questions and creative tasks, Disappearing messages, Customizable chat themes

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Avatar Item | $0.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $1.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $2.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $3.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $4.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $6.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $7.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $8.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $9.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Item | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Useful for staying connected with friends and family
- 🗣️ Enables easy communication through text, voice, and video
- 💬 Convenient group chat features
- 🌐 Works across multiple devices and platforms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
- 🔄 Unnecessary updates that remove useful features
- 📤 Issues with message delivery and notifications
- 🗂️ Cluttered interface and poor organization of chats

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or access account
- Messages failing to send or receive
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to delete or unsend messages
- Improve search functionality for chat history
- Introduce customizable notification settings
- Bring back old features like emoji reactions and location sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sync.me free?

Sync.me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Messenger free?

Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sync.me or Messenger?

Messenger is rated higher. Sync.me averages 4.4 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Messenger averages 4.7 from 14M ratings.

### Do Sync.me or Messenger have ads?

Both Sync.me and Messenger show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sync.me or Messenger?

Sync.me ships an update every 8 days, and Messenger weekly. Most recently, Sync.me was updated on November 1, 2026 and Messenger on November 1, 2026.

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