Comparison

Siskin IM vs HispanoIRC

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

Head to head
About

Siskin IM

A powerful and lightweight XMPP client for seamless communication. Manage multiple accounts, access chat history, and enjoy features like push notifications and file sharing. Ideal for both new and experienced XMPP users.

Highlights
  • Multi-account management
  • Message archive access
  • Chatroom support
  • Automated status management
  • In-band account registration
  • Push notifications
  • File sharing
  • VoIP calls
Features
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Siskin IM is a lightweight, powerful XMPP client developed by Tigase, Inc. It provides an easy way to start using the XMPP Protocol (formerly known as Jabber) if you've never used it before. Veterans of the protocol will find many features here they are familiar with along with enhancements to reduce data use and extend battery life. - Control multiple accounts from a single application and sign into all your XMPP accounts at once. - Message Archive supported: Access chat history from the server. - Support for joining and creating chatrooms for multi-party collaboration. - Automated status management; no need to change status every time you put your phone down. - In band registration; Sign into and create a new account on your favorite XMPP/jabber server! - Push Notifications: Never miss another message. - Photos and other files easy sharing in private chats and in group chats, even with people using different XMPP clients. - Vcard support: robust user profiles. - VoIP: You can call your friends. Welcome to XMPP: Welcome to Siskin IM!

About

HispanoIRC

Connect to public chat networks with a modern, customizable IRC client. Features real-time translation in many languages and tools for managing channels and users. Designed for a smooth and organized chat experience.

Highlights
  • Connect to standard IRC servers
  • Real-time translation
  • Customizable interface
  • Channel and user management
  • Multi-network compatibility
Features
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HispanoIRC: Modern IRC Client HispanoIRC is an IRC client that lets you connect to public chat networks easily. With a modern and customizable interface, integrated translation in a multitude of languages, and moderation tools to keep conversations organized. Key Features: • Connection to standard IRC servers • Real-time translation (multitude of languages) • Customizable interface • Channel and user management • Multi-network compatibility Designed for users seeking a smooth and organized IRC chat experience.

Screenshots

Siskin IM4 screens
HispanoIRC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Siskin IM at 46% against HispanoIRC's 0%. Siskin IM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). HispanoIRC's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Siskin IM ships an update every 2 months, HispanoIRC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Siskin IM versus HispanoIRC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiskin IMHispanoIRC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTigase, Inc.pablo cebrian

Customer experience

Siskin IM

All ratings33 ratings
Positive60.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral17.9%
Negative35.7%

HispanoIRC

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Siskin IM

No in-app purchases

None

HispanoIRC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Siskin IM free?
Siskin IM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HispanoIRC free?
HispanoIRC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Siskin IM or HispanoIRC have ads?
HispanoIRC shows ads; Siskin IM does not.
Which is updated more often, Siskin IM or HispanoIRC?
Siskin IM ships an update every 2 months, and HispanoIRC fortnightly. Most recently, Siskin IM was updated on November 2, 2026 and HispanoIRC on November 4, 2026.

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