# TurboIRC

> Comprehensive IRC client for iOS with advanced features and network protocol support. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Chourdakis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboirc/id583000012 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Chourdakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/574876668)
- Category: Social Networking, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 87 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Albanian, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Lithuanian, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2012-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboirc/id583000012/reviews.md

## What is TurboIRC?

The Ultimate IRC Client, now for iOS.

* 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


InApps:

* No Ads
* Multiple Servers
* File Sending/Receiving Ability
* TurboIRC Exclusive Features
* Scripts

## Key features

- Unlimited channels
- Rich text formatting (bold, italic, color)
- Save HTML logs
- Channel and Nick control
- DCC support
- UTF-8 and other encodings
- Smileys

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Files Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Server Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| All In One | $2.99 | one-time |
| Scripting | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive features | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 87)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboirc/id583000012/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-03-13*

Doesn’t work at all. Cannot connect. No error messages. No debug logs. Nothing. Just won’t connect at all. Useless.

### 3/5 — Basic IRC App, No chat logging capability

*2025-02-13*

Does not support chat logging. Loses connection if Turbo Window closes.  Great App for non-serious IRC users.  No spell check capabilty

### 1/5 — Worse $2.99 I ever spent

*2024-04-15*

The app slows down to the point it’s unusable. And, after downloading ONE file, it started failing getting other files, saying they are 0 bytes.

### 1/5 — Non sense

*2023-12-05, version 2.611*

No trial?

### 4/5 — The app does what it claims

*2022-02-27*

The app works well. There is a learning curve but it is not a deal breaker. Could there be improvements? Yes, but with all things maybe in time.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2021-08-13, version 2.611*

Can’t run in background.  What is the f-Ing point.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2021-03-06, version 2.611*

I’m new to IRC and tried quite a few and this app is by far the best and easiest to use, as I’m no computer geek, 100% recommend this app ! I’ve told friends and they all love it to after download

### 4/5 — TurboIRC works well as a Stand-Alone IRC platform

*2020-05-30, version 2.611*

Split screen in iPadOS 13 might allow to run TurboIRC and browser at same time.  Update: Split Screen is disabled for this app.   I need to switch to my browser regularly when using TurboIRC, but its risky because TurboIRC will loose connection sometimes.  Solution: Browser is available using Reader Pane / Reader View sliding finger to left from the right edge of the screen.  This solution does not cause TurboIRC to loose connection.

### 2/5 — OK

*2019-10-25*

No SSL support and recent updates. Also, its iOS web site is broken with blank sections.

### 5/5 — Excelled where others failed

*2017-10-10*

I spent hours trying to find an IRC client on iOS that could handle DCC and had no luck until I found this. It cost 99¢ to get the file option, but well worth it. Minutes after downloading the app, I was able to receive files. UI isn't gonna win any awards but it's intuitive enough if you know what you're doing. I was able to add a server and join my desired channel effortlessly.

## Frequently asked questions about TurboIRC

### What is TurboIRC?

TurboIRC is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client designed for iOS devices. It allows users to connect to various IRC networks, join unlimited channels, and communicate in real-time with others. The app supports advanced features like rich text formatting, log saving, and extensive network protocol support.

### What are the key features of TurboIRC?

Key features include unlimited channel access, recognition of bold, italic, and color text in chats, saving HTML logs, channel and nick control, query support, UTF-8 and other encodings, UPnP and Ident support, DCC support, and smileys. In-app purchases offer an ad-free experience, multiple server connections, file sending/receiving, and exclusive features.

### Is TurboIRC free to use?

The base application is free to download and use. However, it offers in-app purchases for features such as removing ads, enabling multiple server connections, file sending/receiving capabilities, and exclusive TurboIRC features. This model allows users to try the core functionality before committing to additional features.

### What kind of devices is TurboIRC compatible with?

TurboIRC is designed for iOS devices. This means it is compatible with iPhones and iPads running a suitable version of the iOS operating system. Specific iOS version requirements may vary and are typically detailed in the app store listing.

### What are common use cases for TurboIRC?

Common use cases include joining public chat rooms for discussions on various topics, private messaging with friends, participating in technical support channels, following news and events in real-time, and managing IRC channels and user nicks. It's ideal for anyone who wants a robust IRC experience on their mobile device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.611 — 2015-06-16

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

Switched TurboIRC to iAd Advertising network and fixed some bugs for iOS 8 compatibility.

### 2.523 — 2015-05-29

More bugfixes.

### 2.511 — 2015-04-06

Inform about TurboIRC 3.
Some bug fixes.

### 2.114 — 2014-09-28

Added Albanian language, and checked and verified compatibility with later iOS version.

### 2.111 — 2014-03-11

Support different encodings (Greek,Turkish,Cyrillic etc apart from UTF-8).
Fixed small layout bugs.

## More apps by Michael Chourdakis

- [Midi Controller Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-controller-pro/id594785451)
- [Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id625986291)
- [Midi Controller Free](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-controller-free/id687692196)
- [TurboIRC 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboirc-3/id978108367)

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

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*