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Palaver IRC

Palaver IRC

Modern IRC Client

36 ratings
113 reviews
🌐 Social Networking

Archived App (Last seen on 3 Jan 2026)

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Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 24, 2012
  • October 8, 2021

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Developer

COCODE LTD
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About

A modern IRC client designed for iPhone and iPad, offering a unique and intuitive interface for a seamless chat experience. It supports advanced features like IRCv3, ZNC integration, and customizable notifications.

✓Quick and intuitive interface
✓Auto-completion for nicknames, channels, and commands
✓Customizable highlight and mention notices
✓Complete SASL support
✓Wide range of themes and styles
✓ZNC integration
✓Push notifications
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Palaver IRC. Based on 36 reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

  • 🎨Clean, modern, and intuitive user interface
  • 🔗Excellent ZNC bouncer integration and support
  • 📱Native iOS design that feels natural on Apple devices
  • 🔔Push notification support for messages
  • 🖼️Built-in image preview and Imgur upload features
  • ⚡Fast and responsive performance
  • 👨‍💻Responsive and supportive developer
  • 🎯Best IRC client available on iOS App Store
  • 🌙Adaptive theme based on screen brightness
  • 📝Message deduplication for ZNC buffer playback

Negative things

  • 🔌Disconnects when app goes to background
  • ⚠️App requires reconnection after brief inactivity
  • 🐛Frequent crashes on startup and during use
  • 📦No longer actively maintained or updated
  • 🔐Missing security features like Face ID/passcode
  • ⌨️Autocomplete interferes with iOS keyboard
  • 🚫Limited IRC command support
  • 💾No message logging or chat history preservation
  • 🎮Lacks DCC file transfer capability
  • 🔋High battery consumption reported
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What's New in Palaver IRC

2.10.3

October 8, 2021

Bug fixes and minor usability improvements.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Keeps disconnecting

Will not stay connected, even if I switch away from it for just a moment. Also doesn’t reconnect properly.
zargulthewizardzargulthewizard

Best IRC for Apple Products

Clean and modern client that aims to bring IRC back to the masses with an easy-to-use interface.
zeampzeamp

Disconnection still a problem

The first and immediate concern is, why does the app close connections when the app isn’t in focus. Sending the app to the background will close out your connections.

The observation has been made by several other reviewers. Would like to hear from the developer.

It also seems that the app has not received a new build in quite some time.

Otherwise a solid app for the price.
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TumblingTerrryTumblingTerrry

Don’t buy until there’s an update in 2024

Lots of bugs. It’s currently abandonware. Don’t recommend buying until they update it for new iOS versions
VisoroxVisorox

No Longer Maintained

Palaver has not been updated in years and lacks many IRCv3 capabilities.

I would recommend users try Goguma.
agireudagireud
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

17 issues

App closes connections when backgrounded

Bug

Crashes on startup for some users

Bug

Autocomplete adds random characters and spaces

Bug

Keyboard fails to minimize and pops back up

Bug

Whois queries display incorrectly

Bug

Channel ghosting on app reopen

Bug

Slow scrollback loading with large buffers

Bug

Auto-scroll interferes with reading history

Bug

Nick autocomplete capitalizes incorrectly

Bug

Crashes when viewing channel user list

Bug

Push notifications sent multiple times

Bug

Notification badge counter inaccurate

Bug

ZNC push notifications failing intermittently

Bug

Message retention conflicts with ZNC playback

Bug

Server messages incorrectly prefixed with nick

Bug

Cannot join hidden channels

Bug

Performance issues with large ZNC buffers

Bug
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Requested Features

20 requests

Background connection persistence

Feature

Face ID or passcode app security

Feature

DCC file transfer support

Feature

Blowfish encryption support

Feature

Custom channel sorting/organization

Feature

Message logging and chat history

Feature

Keyboard shortcut for input focus

Feature

Custom quit/exit messages

Feature

SASL authentication support

Feature

Landscape mode support

Feature

Custom themes and color customization

Feature

In-app browser for link preview

Feature

Notification tone customization

Feature

iCloud sync for settings across devices

Feature

Persistent channel topic display

Feature

Tab-based channel switching

Feature

Nick autocomplete via tab key

Feature

User list visibility while typing

Feature

Command history navigation

Feature

Detailed IRC command support

Feature

FAQ

What is Palaver IRC?

Palaver IRC is a modern client for the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) network, specifically designed for iPhone and iPad. It offers a unique user interface and advanced features to enhance the IRC chat experience on mobile devices.

What are the key features of Palaver IRC?

Key features include a quick and intuitive interface, auto-completion for commands and nicknames, customizable notifications with alerts and vibrations, complete SASL support for secure identification, a wide range of themes, ZNC integration, and push notifications.

Is Palaver IRC free to use?

Based on the provided information, Palaver IRC is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What devices is Palaver IRC compatible with?

Palaver IRC is designed for Apple's iOS devices, specifically compatible with both iPhone and iPad. It offers a tailored experience for each device's screen size.

How does ZNC integration work with Palaver IRC?

Palaver IRC supports ZNC integration, which is a popular IRC bouncer. This allows for features like push notifications, ensuring you don't miss messages even when offline. A specific module for ZNC is available on GitHub.