# Goguma IRC — A mobile IRC client

> Modern IRC client for mobile with offline-first design and IRCv3 support. (iPhone/iPad app by Jean THOMAS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goguma-irc/id6470394620 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jean THOMAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713610505)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goguma-irc/id6470394620/reviews.md

## What is Goguma IRC?

Goguma is an IRC client for mobile devices. It offers a modern IRC experience with support for many IRCv3 extensions and IRC bouncers.

Designed as an offline-first app, you can read past conversations even when there is no cellular connection in sight. Network disruptions are also handled transparently.

Goguma source code is available publicly and for free on Codeberg.

## Key features

- Modern IRC client
- IRCv3 extensions support
- IRC bouncer support
- Offline-first design
- Read past conversations offline
- Transparent network disruption handling

## Chart rankings

- #60 in Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goguma-irc/id6470394620/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Doesn’t Work

*2026-05-20*

The app doesn’t let me connect to any irc chat I try to.

### 2/5 — Not native & complicated to use

*2026-05-17*

Sadly the application isn’t a native iOS application. The UI is really complicated to use and it was only possible to configure the BNC networks from another client.

The channel overview show the topics of the channel with is mostly useless - instead of the latest messages maybe?

### 5/5 — wonderful

*2026-03-27*

incredible software, beautiful intuitive design, works perfectly with soju, literally couldn't ask for anything better thank you

### 1/5 — Further development is needed

*2026-01-30*

Inconvenient interface. there is no way to enter commands. a long connection to the servers. timeout error is common

### 3/5 — Separate networks?

*2025-12-21*

I don’t know if i’m missing something but i’m using a Soju bouncer and I wish I could separate IRC networks out so their channels aren’t mixed together as one alphabetised list - i want that categorised separation of network

### 2/5 — Confusing

*2025-11-11*

What’s the point of an IRC client that can’t store servers or pinned channels for a server? This is a mobile app. Connections come and go. A user can’t be expected to have to reenter server addresses on every app restart after a disconnect?

### 5/5 — Forces TLS

*2024-12-07*

Can I not disable certificate verification for local networks? Can’t even seem to use 6667

### 5/5 — Works well!

*2024-07-17*

I came from Palaver and was looking for more up to date ircv3 support. I’ve been using it for months connected to soju and it is all around a great client.

### 4/5 — glad to see a build offered for iOS

*2024-06-10*

this is a great, mobile friendly, bouncer compatible, IRC client :)

i’m grateful that the busy-work was done to get this packaged and distributed for iOS.

i only wish that a more recent and up-to-date build was offered.

however, the app works, and hooks right up to one’s bouncer instance, and is compatible with authorization tokens.

### 3/5 — Good start, but very buggy

*2024-04-20*

Very minimal, and bugs appear within 2mins of use—eg switch to buffer, away then back and messages get duplicated in scroll back. Push notifications use a third party relay—who knows if this will work long term. Should just use APN especially for a paid app. Essentially no configuration possible relative to classic clients. I am excited. Please develop further!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback.

Please consider joining #goguma on libera.chat to discuss the usability issues you are encountering.

Regarding APNs, you'd be delighted to learn that we actually use them. The relay server you are refering to is necessary for communicating with Apple's notification servers: APN authentication uses a developer certificate we sure don't want to release in the wild.

A similar issue is also affecting Android users, and unfortunately for both platforms there is no way around it...

## Frequently asked questions about Goguma IRC

### What is Goguma IRC?

Goguma IRC is a mobile application designed to provide a modern IRC client experience. It supports many IRCv3 extensions and IRC bouncers, offering a robust platform for real-time chat.

### Can I use Goguma IRC offline?

Yes, Goguma IRC is designed as an offline-first app. You can read past conversations even when you don't have a cellular connection.

### Does Goguma IRC have ads?

No, Goguma IRC does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience.

### What devices does Goguma IRC support?

Goguma IRC is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating system.

### How much does Goguma IRC cost?

Goguma IRC is a paid application and costs $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### What is the age rating for Goguma IRC?

Goguma IRC has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of content that can be shared on IRC networks.

### When was Goguma IRC last updated?

The latest version of Goguma IRC was released on January 22, 2026. The app is actively maintained, with its initial release on November 4, 2023.

### Where can I find the source code for Goguma IRC?

The source code for Goguma IRC is publicly available and free to access on Codeberg. This allows for transparency and community contributions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-01-22

Built from 500ba75cf1 sources (0.9.1).

Release highlights:

- Fix crash when taking picture from the app
- Allow video sharing

### 1.4 — 2025-05-13

Use v0.8.0 sources

-  Add support for redacting messages via the IRCv3 specification
- Synchronize pinned/muted conversations across devices
- Add support for server certificate pinning (to accept self-signed certificates)
- Improve auto-completion with user display names, channel topics and command descriptions
- Enhance connect page performance on older servers
- Show a date indicator when scrolling messages
- Add /oper command

### 1.3 — 2024-09-08

Use 2cc4d8dd6f sources

* Adds share sheet support for iOS
* Updated Material You interface
* Misc bugfixes

### 1.2 — 2024-03-02

- Add support for Geo URIs
- Add position sharing, photo sharing and file sharing
- Add support for background notifications (requires Soju)
- Change unread message count badge color

Source code commit: 920b1d4d

### 1.1 — 2023-11-24

Improvements:
- Improved buffer messages and buffer list accessibility

Source code commit: 03754c48b

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