# Messenger vs Easy Message for WhatsApp

The clearest difference is ads: Easy Message for WhatsApp at none against Messenger's shown. Easy Message for WhatsApp also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Messenger's advantage is ratings volume (14M vs 1.6K) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Messenger sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Easy Message for WhatsApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Messenger against 4.7 for Easy Message for WhatsApp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Messenger has 14M ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Messenger's written reviews are positive against 79% of Easy Message for WhatsApp's.

Messenger ships an update weekly, Easy Message for WhatsApp every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Messenger | Easy Message for WhatsApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messenger/id454638411/reviews) | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-message-for-whatsapp/id1376435692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14M** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 255 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) | [JulyApps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/427694580) |

## What reviewers say

### Messenger

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Social Networking, #153 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect with friends and family through text, audio, and video calls. Share photos, videos, and large files, and express yourself with custom themes and animated content. Features an AI assistant for help and support.

**Highlights:** Text, audio, and video calls, High-definition photo sharing, Shared photo albums, QR code connections, Large file sharing (up to 100MB), Edit and unsend messages, Disappearing messages, AI assistant

**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


### Easy Message for WhatsApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-message-for-whatsapp/id1376435692)

Send WhatsApp messages to unsaved numbers without cluttering your contact list. Simply enter or paste a phone number and initiate a chat directly. This app streamlines communication for temporary contacts like delivery drivers or service providers.

**Highlights:** Send direct WhatsApp messages, Message unsaved contacts, Copy and paste phone numbers, Avoid saving temporary contacts, User-friendly interface, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient messaging
- 💡 Helpful for contacting unknown numbers
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes after recent updates
- 🔍 Inability to edit pasted phone numbers
- 🤖 Compatibility issues with certain OS versions
- ⚠️ Redirects to browser instead of WhatsApp

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Unable to open the app after recent updates
- Functionality regression after updates

**Requested features**

- Add support for WhatsApp Business
- Allow editing of pasted phone numbers
- Implement option to choose default WhatsApp (normal or Business)
- Improve Telegram integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Messenger free?

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

### Is Easy Message for WhatsApp free?

Easy Message for WhatsApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Messenger or Easy Message for WhatsApp?

Messenger and Easy Message for WhatsApp are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14M and 1.6K ratings respectively.

### Do Messenger or Easy Message for WhatsApp have ads?

Messenger shows ads; Easy Message for WhatsApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, Messenger or Easy Message for WhatsApp?

Messenger ships an update weekly, and Easy Message for WhatsApp every 6 days. Most recently, Messenger was updated on September 26, 2026 and Easy Message for WhatsApp on September 23, 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.*