Best apps like Circio IRC

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

3.8 avg rating

8 free apps

Updated October 2026

John Huang

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Looking for something like Circio IRC? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Circio IRC

#1

Monal — XMPP Chat by Molitor und Dietzel, Inh. Thilo Molitor

Open source XMPP Messenger

Editor's Choice

🌐 Social Networking

3.7😐(140 ratings)

Free

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This open-source messenger provides a fast and user-friendly way to connect to the XMPP public chat network. Enjoy private, ad-free communication with end-to-end encryption and features like group chats and file sharing.

What We Love

🚀 Works well
🔒 Secure XMPP client
👍 Best XMPP client on iOS
🚀 Robust and dependable
👍 Actively developed

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and stability issues
🔒 Encryption problems
👎 Buggy UI and UX
🔍 Missing basic features (copy/paste, etc.)
🔋 High battery consumption

#2

Element X - Secure Chat & Call by Vector Creations Limited

Sovereign. Seamless. On Matrix

Strong Contender

🌐 Social Networking

3.4(156 ratings)

Free

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Communicate securely and privately with instant messaging and video calls. This app offers robust features for individuals and communities, allowing you to own your data and choose where it's hosted. Enjoy real-time communication with synchronized history across all your devices.

#3

trunks for Mastodon by FooBar Software LLC

A better Mastodon experience

Worth Considering

🌐 Social Networking

4.5(25 ratings)

Free

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Enhance your Mastodon experience with a feature-rich client designed for seamless connection and content discovery. Manage multiple accounts, receive real-time notifications, and customize your interface with various themes and display options.

More apps like Circio IRC

Colloquy - IRC Client

Colloquy - IRC Client

Colloquy - IRC Client

by Colloquy Project

This app brings the functionality of a popular desktop IRC client to your mobile device. It offers a full-featured experience optimized for on-the-go use with iOS multitasking and push notifications. Enjoy customizable settings, message highlighting, and robust IRC command support.

Retina display supportiOS multitasking and split-screenPush notifications with bouncer

🌐 Social Networking

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iQuassel for Quassel Cores

iQuassel for Quassel Cores

iQuassel for Quassel Cores

Client for Quassel Core

This app serves as a client for the Quassel IRC system, allowing users to connect to a running Quassel Core on a server and chat in IRC channels. It offers essential features for mobile IRC communication, though it's not a full desktop client replacement.

Connect to Quassel coresTLS encryptionCompressed connection

🌐 Social Networking

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B4X for Pleroma & Mastodon

B4X for Pleroma & Mastodon

B4X for Pleroma & Mastodon

Open source fediverse client

An open-source client for interacting with the fediverse, offering a simple yet high-performance interface. It enables users to read, search, and create rich content, including support for emoji reactions, media, push notifications, bookmarks, polls, and chats.

Open source clientSimple and performant interfaceRead, search, and create fediverse content

🌐 Social Networking

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Secure [matrix] Communication

This open-source messenger app offers secure, decentralized communication with a user-friendly interface. It supports various message types, group chats, and advanced moderation features, all while prioritizing user privacy and a delightful experience.

Send messages, images, and filesVoice messages and location sharingUnlimited private and public group chats

🌐 Social Networking

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A flexible app for Mastodon

This app offers a flexible and customizable client for the Mastodon social network and compatible services. It provides advanced features like notification grouping, timeline syncing across devices, and extensive personalization options for a tailored social media experience.

Notification groupingTimeline sync with iCloudCustomizable timelines with filters

🌐 Social Networking

free with in-app purchases

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The chillest IRC client

This IRC client has been completely re-engineered for enhanced performance and stability. It offers a refined user experience with a redesigned interface, simultaneous file transfers, and optimized bouncer integration. Enjoy secure communication, versatile file sharing, and extensive customization options.

Multi-file DCC/XDCC transfersRedesigned user interface with themesOptimized for bouncers (ZNC)

🌐 Social Networking

free with in-app purchases

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takesama for Mastodon/Misskey

takesama for Mastodon/Misskey

takesama for Mastodon/Misskey

Fediverse for everyone

Connect with friends and discover new creators across Mastodon and Misskey. Explore global content, engage with posts, and enjoy a seamless video playback experience. Unify your social media interactions in one place.

Connect to Mastodon/Misskey accountsGlobal content feed explorationExpressive interactions (react, comment)

🌐 Social Networking

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