Comparison

SideGuide vs Igloo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SideGuide

Get advice on what to say in any social, romantic, or professional situation. Ask questions and receive anonymous ratings on your messages before sending them. Search a community-driven repository for guidance on common dilemmas.

Highlights
  • Crowdsourced advice platform
  • Anonymous message rating (1-5 scale)
  • Searchable message repository
  • Guidance for social dilemmas
  • Help with romantic quandaries
  • Professional advice assistance
Features
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SideGuide is you’re crowdsourcing solution for what to say in any situation. Whether you have a romantic conundrum, professional quandary, or a social dilemma SideGuide can help you figure out what to say. Use our question and answer platform to have your social situation questions answered! Ask anything! Want to know if what you are saying is good? Have your message judged with total anonymity before you send them. The community will rate your potential messages on a scale from 1 to 5. That way, you can be sure what you are about to say is great. Don’t even know where to get started? Search the repo to find what other people have said in your situation. You can search by what you are trying to accomplish, or by text similar to what you are thinking of sending. The repo has the answers about what is good to say in any situation.

About

Igloo

This IRC client has been completely re-engineered for enhanced performance and stability. It offers a refined user experience with a redesigned interface, simultaneous file transfers, and optimized bouncer integration. Enjoy secure communication, versatile file sharing, and extensive customization options.

Highlights
  • Multi-file DCC/XDCC transfers
  • Redesigned user interface with themes
  • Optimized for bouncers (ZNC)
  • Comprehensive network support
  • SSL/TLS encryption
  • Inline media viewing
  • VoiceOver accessibility
Features
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Introducing the new Igloo: a complete overhaul delivering an IRC Client with enhanced performance and stability. This latest version, reengineered from the ground up, offers a refined user experience while maintaining the simplicity and versatility you expect from Igloo. What's New: • Multi-File DCC/XDCC: Enhanced to support simultaneous file transfers, now conveniently stored locally for immediate access. • Redesigned User Interface: A cleaner, more intuitive UI paired with a selection of themes, elevating your chat experience. • Optimized for Bouncers: Advanced features tailored for a seamless experience with popular bouncers like ZNC. Core Features: • Comprehensive Network Support: Compatible with all IRC networks, including Freenode, Libera, Rizon, EFnet, and more. • Secure Communication: Ensured by SSL/TLS encryption. • ZNC Integration: Seamless integration with ZNC and a Push Notification module (https://push.igloo.app). • Versatile File Sharing: File, image, audio, and video sharing supported through platforms like Arxius.io and Imgur.com. • Enhanced Input Completion: For channels, nicks, and commands. • Inline Media Viewing: Experience inline media display for a more engaging chat environment. • Customization and Compliance: Customize your experience with inline nick coloring, full formatting with 99 color support, and adherence to IRCv3 standards. • VoiceOver Accessibility: Enhanced accessibility features including VoiceOver integration to support our vision-impaired users. We're committed to evolving Igloo based on your feedback. If there are features you'd like to see in future updates, please let us know at contact@igloo.app or join us at #igloo on iglooirc.com. Terms of Service: https://igloo.app/terms Privacy Policy https://igloo.app/privacy

Screenshots

SideGuide4 screens
Igloo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SideGuide at 90% against Igloo's 43%. SideGuide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.1 vs 3.7). Igloo's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Igloo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SideGuide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SideGuide holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Igloo has 119 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of SideGuide's written reviews are positive against 43% of Igloo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SideGuide ships an update every 3 weeks, Igloo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SideGuide versus Igloo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSideGuideIgloo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings) — better3.7 (119 ratings)
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better43.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16119 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDito Technologies LLCEskimo Software

Customer experience

SideGuide

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.7%

Igloo

All ratings119 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative53.2%

Bugs and requests

SideGuide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Igloo

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App disconnects when screen turns off or app backgrounded
  • Theme selection not persisting between app launches
  • User list menu jumps unexpectedly on tap
  • Link opening requires multiple taps instead of single tap
  • Copy/paste functionality hidden and unintuitive
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  • Some servers fail to connect
  • Cannot open certain IRC networks
  • Whois/whowas functionality issues with saved conversations
  • Trial license not showing in Apple account for cancellation
  • iPad view support initially broken in V3

Requested features

15 requests
  • Restore /ignore command for blocking users
  • IRCv3 CHATHISTORY extension implementation
  • DCC file transfer support
  • Ability to hide/disable Slap function
  • Color customization for usernames
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  • Disable part/quit message spam
  • Customizable timestamp formats
  • Multi-line copy/paste selection
  • Long-term chat log retention
  • Reorderable server lists
  • Icon selection for servers
  • Hideable user list in portrait mode on iPad
  • Automatic configuration sync across devices
  • Keep screen from timing out during sessions
  • Theme selection persistence

In-app purchases

None

SideGuide

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Igloo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly License$0.991 Month
  • Yearly License$7.991 Year
One-time3
  • Free TrialFree
  • Lifetime License (Upgrade)$9.99
  • Lifetime License$19.99

Questions

Is SideGuide free?
SideGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Igloo free?
Igloo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SideGuide or Igloo?
SideGuide is rated higher. SideGuide averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Igloo averages 3.7 from 119 ratings.
Do SideGuide or Igloo have ads?
Neither SideGuide nor Igloo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SideGuide or Igloo?
SideGuide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Igloo every 2 weeks. Most recently, SideGuide was updated on October 12, 2026 and Igloo on October 16, 2026.

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