# Telegram Messenger vs WA Messenger Plus

The clearest difference is rating: WA Messenger Plus at 4.4 against Telegram Messenger's 4.0. Telegram Messenger's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (280K vs 2.4K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Telegram Messenger sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and WA Messenger Plus sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WA Messenger Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Telegram Messenger has 280K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Telegram Messenger's written reviews are positive against 24% of WA Messenger Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Telegram Messenger ships an update weekly, WA Messenger Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Telegram Messenger | WA Messenger Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (280K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telegram-messenger/id686449807/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wa-messenger-plus/id6467555424/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **280K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **34.6% of reviews** | 23.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 232 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Telegram FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/686450210) | [Irem Bilge Gungor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708796984) |

## 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, #35 Top Free, #45 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


### WA Messenger Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wa-messenger-plus/id6467555424)

Consolidate WhatsApp, Telegram, and Line chats into one app. Features AI-powered translation, note-taking, chat analysis, and response generation for enhanced communication.

**Highlights:** Integrates WhatsApp, Telegram, and Line Web, Multiple accounts on one device, Real-time AI translation (50+ languages), AI-powered note capture and editing, WhatsApp chat analysis and insights, AI response generator, Create shareable document links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership - Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership - Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| We Have Gift For You! | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Christmas Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient to use
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 Innovative features
- 👍 Helpful support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficult to set up
- 🚫 Not free to use

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Locked on certain screens
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Video/audio calling
- Dedicated iPad app
- Easier cancellation process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Telegram Messenger free?

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

### Is WA Messenger Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Telegram Messenger or WA Messenger Plus?

WA Messenger Plus is rated higher. Telegram Messenger averages 4.0 out of 5 from 280K ratings, while WA Messenger Plus averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Telegram Messenger or WA Messenger Plus have ads?

Neither Telegram Messenger nor WA Messenger Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Telegram Messenger or WA Messenger Plus?

Telegram Messenger ships an update weekly, and WA Messenger Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Telegram Messenger was updated on September 25, 2026 and WA Messenger Plus 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.*