Hello bb8310,
IM+ is based on data.
The price was set according to the services we offer, all updates for the application are free, and a quality customer support via email is available.
Comparing to JiveTalk IM+ has the following features:
* Use multiple accounts of the same service simultaneously.
* Ability to send cheap or even free SMS worldwide right from IM+
* All connections types are supported, including WiFi (for OS 4.3)
* Missed Events notifications are now available in contact list view and in background mode. (other notifications are available)
* In case of disconnection, any contacts with open dialogs or unread messages remain in the contact list.
* Add, edit or delete Autoaway and Global Status messages.
* Online translating tool.
* View archived messages from your contacts. Save, Search, Filter, TimeStamp options.
* Send message history by e-mail or save it to a file (OS 4.2 and higher).
* Conferences in MSN / Live Messenger.
* Offline messagesxxx8217; delivery in MSN. Send E-mail when your MSN contact is offline.
The full list of IM+ features can be found at
IM+ All-in-One Mobile Messenger: AIM/iChat, MSN/Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo!, ICQ, Jabber, Google Talk, MySpaceIM :: BlackBerry :: Products