# TurboIRC 3

> Advanced IRC client for iOS with full features available for free. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Chourdakis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboirc-3/id978108367 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Chourdakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/574876668)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Albanian, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Lithuanian, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2015-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboirc-3/id978108367/reviews.md

## What is TurboIRC 3?

The Ultimate iOS IRC Client, now with ALL FEATURES FREE.

* Unlimited channels
* Bold,Italic,Color recognition in chat
* Save HTML Logs
* Channel and Nick control
* Queries
* UTF-8 encoding and other encodings.
* UPnP Support
* Ident Support
* DCC support 
* Smileys
* Multiple Servers
* File Tranfers
* Exclusive Features
* JavaScript scripting

## Key features

- Unlimited channels
- Rich text formatting
- Save HTML logs
- Channel and Nick control
- File transfers
- JavaScript scripting

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboirc-3/id978108367/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Yes it works

*2025-09-26, version 3.15*

So this app does work on iOS 16.7.11.   Also 18.6.2. Only one small problem.  One you preview a downloaded file it is hard to get back to the server page.  So I restart it.  But loving the app

### 5/5 — Sweet

*2024-12-10, version 3.15*

Works well

### 1/5 — Can not connect to any server

*2024-11-05, version 3.15*

Unless all the servers are down  this irc client does not work at all. I have tried connecting to all of the servers listed but nothing.  I just go back to my desktop. Not sure what is happening.

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2024-08-09, version 3.15*

Can’t do a thing without it crashing to the home screen. Completely unusable.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2024-02-20, version 3.15*

And free …

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2023-12-11, version 3.15*

This used to work, but after updating to iPadOS 17, it crashes every time I try to connect. :(

### 1/5 — Non-functional on iOS 16

*2023-03-20, version 3.15*

Unfortunately the app hasn't been updated in a number of years, and now does not work on iOS 16, attempting to connect to a network returns the user to the home screen of the app

### 3/5 — IRC dcc

*2022-10-07, version 3.15*

Unless I burn up the screen the thing is I have to watch over my activity becomes frozen

### 5/5 — Great - works

*2021-09-18, version 3.15*

Works completely fine on my IPhone X (iOS 14.8). Joined servers and had file transfers without any issues

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2020-10-29, version 3.15*

Trash, please don’t use it. Glitchy and buggy.

## Frequently asked questions about TurboIRC 3

### What is TurboIRC 3?

TurboIRC 3 is an advanced Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client designed for iOS devices. It provides a comprehensive platform for real-time text-based communication across various channels and servers.

### What are the key features of TurboIRC 3?

Key features include unlimited channel access, support for bold, italic, and color text, saving chat logs in HTML format, channel and nickname control, and file transfers. It also supports UTF-8 encoding, UPnP, Ident, DCC, smileys, multiple servers, and JavaScript scripting.

### Is TurboIRC 3 free to use?

Yes, TurboIRC 3 offers all its features completely free of charge. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application.

### What can I use TurboIRC 3 for?

You can use TurboIRC 3 for engaging in real-time conversations on IRC channels, connecting to multiple servers, transferring files directly with other users, and even automating tasks through JavaScript scripting.

### Is TurboIRC 3 compatible with all iOS devices?

The description specifies that TurboIRC 3 is an iOS client, implying compatibility with iPhones and iPads running supported versions of the iOS operating system. Specific version requirements are not detailed but it is designed for the Apple ecosystem.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 3.15 — 2015-06-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bugfix for advertisements + new icon + Ad space fixed.

### 3.11 — 2015-05-29

More bugfixes.

### 3 — 2015-03-27

No release notes.

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All apps by Michael Chourdakis: https://appshunter.io/developer/574876668

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