# Telegram Messenger vs Easy Message for WhatsApp

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Easy Message for WhatsApp at 79% against Telegram Messenger's 35%. Easy Message for WhatsApp also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0). Telegram Messenger's advantage is ratings volume (280K vs 1.6K) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Telegram Messenger sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Easy Message for WhatsApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Easy Message for WhatsApp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Telegram Messenger has 280K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Telegram Messenger's written reviews are positive against 79% of Easy Message for WhatsApp's.

Telegram Messenger ships an update weekly, Easy Message for WhatsApp every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Telegram Messenger | Easy Message for WhatsApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (280K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telegram-messenger/id686449807/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-message-for-whatsapp/id1376435692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **280K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 232 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Telegram FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/686450210) | [JulyApps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/427694580) |

## What reviewers say

### Telegram Messenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telegram-messenger/id686449807)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Social Networking, #5 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #38 Top Free, #46 Top Grossing (US App Store)

A fast, secure, and powerful instant messaging app synced across all devices. It offers unlimited media and file sharing, robust encryption, and extensive group chat capabilities. Enjoy a simple, private, and customizable communication experience.

**Highlights:** Cross-device synchronization, Unlimited file and media sharing, End-to-end encrypted secret chats, Large group chats (up to 200,000 members), Customizable themes and stickers, Bots for task automation, Photo and video editing tools

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Telegram Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Telegram Premium Annual | $35.99 | per year |
| 50 Telegram Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1x Telegram Premium (One Week) | $1.19 | one-time |
| 100 Telegram Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Telegram Stars | $5.09 | one-time |
| 500 Telegram Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| Telegram Premium (3 Months) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 750 Telegram Stars | $14.99 | one-time |
| Telegram Premium (6 Months) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1x Premium (6 Months) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Telegram Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Telegram Stars | $29.99 | one-time |
| Telegram Premium (1 Year) | $35.99 | one-time |
| 1x Premium (1 Year) | $35.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Telegram Stars | $50.90 | one-time |
| 5x Premium (3 Months Each) | $74.99 | one-time |
| 10x Premium (3 Months Each) | $149.99 | one-time |
| 5x Premium (1 Year Each) | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
- 💡 Innovative features like channels and bots
- 🌟 Great overall messaging experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable at times
- 🔋 Battery life issues
- 🚫 Lack of video calling feature
- 📂 Issues with media uploads and downloads
- 🔍 Inadequate search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues and cursor placement problems
- Frequent app crashes, especially in large group chats
- Inaccurate 'last seen' timestamps
- Notification issues and duplicate messages
- Problems with media auto-save and download

**Requested features**

- Add video calling feature
- Improve search capabilities
- Implement a story/status feature
- Allow more customization options
- Segregate channels, bots, and individual chats


### 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 Telegram Messenger free?

Telegram 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, Telegram Messenger or Easy Message for WhatsApp?

Easy Message for WhatsApp is rated higher. Telegram Messenger averages 4.0 out of 5 from 280K ratings, while Easy Message for WhatsApp averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

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

Neither Telegram Messenger nor Easy Message for WhatsApp shows ads.

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

Telegram Messenger ships an update weekly, and Easy Message for WhatsApp every 6 days. Most recently, Telegram Messenger was updated on September 25, 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.*