# iXolr - CIX Offline Reader — For CIX Conferencing

> Offline reader for CIX Conferencing messages, supporting threaded display and message creation. (iPhone/iPad app by Bryan Boreham.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixolr-cix-offline-reader/id476884032 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bryan Boreham](https://appshunter.io/developer/476884035)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: $5.99
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixolr-cix-offline-reader/id476884032/reviews.md

## What is iXolr?

iXolr is an off-line reader for CIX Conferencing, one of the first social networking systems.  Popular in the UK in the 1990s, CIX is now a quiet backwater on the net.

An off-line reader is like an email client, allowing you to grab the latest messages in a quick burst, then read them off-line at your leisure. It optimises your bandwidth usage, gives you a user experience tailored to the iPad, and lets you work in places where you don’t have a network connection. 

You must have a CIX account in order to use iXolr.  

Features include:
* Download and read messages, organised by topic and conference
* Threaded message display
* Create new messages and upload them to CIX
* Search messages within a topic
* OAuth security, so you control your password and access
* View and search the directory of all CIX conferences.

## Key features

- Download and read messages offline
- Organized by topic and conference
- Threaded message display
- Create and upload new messages
- Search messages within topics
- OAuth security
- View and search conference directory

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ixolr-cix-offline-reader/id476884032/reviews.md

### 5/5 — CiX into the future

*2012-03-03*

Brilliant app that brings CiX into the 21st century. Does what it says on the tin without fuss or drama. The writer is very approachable and willing to act on feedback to further improve this impressive app.

Don't know what CiX is? Boy are you missing something?

### 5/5 — A most excellent iPad reader for CIX

*2012-03-03*

As a long term user of CIX I was pleased to see an iPad app to access CIX. What surprised me was how good it is, and how natural it feels to use it. I now access CIX when away from my desktop PC. An excellent addition to online life.

If you are not on CIX, consider joining: it is a small community, mainly from the UK, with high signal to noise ratio discussions.

### 5/5 — Terrific App for CiX users

*2012-03-03*

Brilliant App for the best conferencing system around.

Andy GRAY

### 5/5 — A tour de force!

*2012-03-03*

The author has managed to replicate almost all the essential features of pc/mac based OLRs in this handy little iPhone app (also works on the iPad but I've not got one...). I find myself using it far more often than I had imagined.

## Frequently asked questions about iXolr

### What is iXolr used for?

iXolr is an offline reader for CIX Conferencing messages. It allows you to download messages to read at your leisure without an active internet connection, optimizing bandwidth usage.

### Do I need a CIX account to use iXolr?

Yes, you must have an existing CIX account to use iXolr. The app provides access to your messages and allows you to interact with the CIX Conferencing service.

### How does iXolr handle message organization?

iXolr organizes downloaded messages by topic and conference. It also features a threaded message display, making it easier to follow conversations.

### Can I create new messages with iXolr?

Yes, iXolr allows you to create new messages directly within the app. These new messages can then be uploaded to CIX when you have a connection.

### What security features does iXolr offer?

iXolr uses OAuth security, which means you control your password and access directly through the OAuth authorization process, enhancing security.

### What devices is iXolr compatible with?

iXolr is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to provide a user experience tailored for the iPad.

### How often is iXolr updated?

The latest version of iXolr is 5.4, and it was last updated on January 2, 2025. This indicates a relatively recent update for the application.

### What is the age rating for iXolr?

iXolr has an age rating of 12+. This rating is based on the content and features available within the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.4 — 2025-01-02

Fixes some issues with font scaling, resulting in occasional huge or tiny message display.

Also, this version has an alternate path for login, to help out some people who experienced problems logging in via the usual dialog.

### 5.3 — 2024-05-07

Updated for iOS versions up to 17.4.
New flow for first-time login to your CIX account.

### 5.1 — 2021-01-24

iXolr now supports Dark Mode, so you can CIX all night!

Internally there have been many updates to support newer iOS versions. The oldest supported version is now iOS 9.

Bug fixes:
On iPad, the search bar at the top is now hidden until you tap on the magnifying glass.
Tapping outside of the message edit window would cancel editing on iPad with iOS 13.
Unable to start a new thread in an empty topic.
iXolr would crash if started in portrait orientation on iPhone 12.

### 5.0 — 2018-03-23

This is a substantive update of iXolr, using the newer CIX API 2.0.
Benefits include that messages read on on other readers will now sync up and show as read on iXolr.
Many small bugs have been fixed

### 4.2 — 2015-10-12

Optimised for iOS 9

Minor bug fixes

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