WhatsApp Plus Lands on iPhone With Custom Themes, Icons, and More

Source: MacRumors

Overview

WhatsApp has started rolling out its paid WhatsApp Plus subscription to iOS, following beta testing of the new personalization‑focused tier amongst a small group of users, reports WABetaInfo.

Features

• Premium sticker packs with fullscreen overlay animations (visible to recipients without the plan).
• 18 accent colors that replace the app’s default green across the interface.
• 14 alternate app icons, ranging from minimal outlines to glittery and artistic designs.
• Pinned‑chat limit increased from 3 to 20.
• 10 new ringtones.
• Ability to apply bulk theme, alert tone, and ringtone settings across chat lists.

Pricing and Availability

• Subscription costs €2.49 per month in Europe and $29 in Mexico (prices may vary in other regions).
• Eligible users may receive a one‑week or one‑month free trial, depending on the country.

Compatibility

• The subscription is available only for regular WhatsApp accounts; WhatsApp Business users will not see the option.

Core Functionality

WhatsApp’s core features remain unchanged and free for everyone: messaging, voice and video calls, status updates, and end‑to‑end encryption. WhatsApp Plus is an optional add‑on that provides extra customization without restricting existing functionality.

This article first appeared on MacRumors.com.