Comparison

WIRC vs Jami

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

Head to head
About

WIRC

This app integrates WebRTC and IRC technologies, allowing users to connect to chat servers and engage in voice calls with contacts. It provides tools for reporting and blocking disruptive users within chat channels.

Highlights
  • WebRTC and IRC integration
  • Connect to IRC chat servers
  • Voice call functionality
  • Report and block users
  • Channel operator notifications
Features
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WIRC is the first chat application that brings WebRTC and IRC technologies together. You can connect to and chat with IRC chat servers that are readily available or can be defined by the user himself. You can send an invitation to the person you are chatting with to call you. When your friend touches the call button, the call screen in your application will open and soon the voice call will start. Users who are bothering you can notify channel operators with a complaint button in chat options. Channel administrators will make the necessary warnings for these users. If you like, you can block these users by clicking the block button and you can stop to get a message from them again. Only voice call is available in this version of WIRC. In future versions, the video call feature will be added. To make a call, the client applications must be WIRC, otherwise the option will not be shown

About

Jami

This is a free communication platform prioritizing privacy through end-to-end encryption. It offers secure instant messaging, audio/video calls, and file sharing. The app supports multi-device usage and can function as a SIP client.

Highlights
  • Instant messaging
  • Audio and video calls
  • Photo and file sharing
  • Group conversations
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Multi-device support
  • SIP client functionality
Features
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Jami is a free, unified communication platform that puts privacy first. Built on end-to-end encryption, Jami keeps your conversations secure and your personal data private. Features: - Instant messaging - Audio and video calls - Photo and file sharing - Group conversations and video conferences - End-to-end encrypted communications Multi-device support: - Use Jami on multiple devices - Sync your conversations seamlessly - Link devices to your account Additional capabilities: - Works as a SIP client For more information, visit https://jami.net Jami is published under the GPL license, version 3 or higher. Copyright © Savoir-faire Linux Inc.

Screenshots

WIRC4 screens
Jami4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jami at 3.7 against WIRC's 2.3. Jami also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 14%) and ratings volume (91 vs 3). WIRC's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jami holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jami has 91 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of WIRC's written reviews are positive against 41% of Jami's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WIRC ships an update fortnightly, Jami every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WIRC versus Jami: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWIRCJami
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)3.7 (91 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews40.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings391 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB112 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMAKU TEKNOLOJI SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETISavoir-faire Linux

Customer experience

WIRC

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%

Jami

All ratings91 ratings
Positive64.8%
Neutral9.9%
Negative25.3%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral14.2%
Negative45.0%

In-app purchases

None

WIRC

No in-app purchases

None

Jami

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WIRC free?
WIRC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jami free?
Jami is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WIRC or Jami?
Jami is rated higher. WIRC averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Jami averages 3.7 from 91 ratings.
Do WIRC or Jami have ads?
Neither WIRC nor Jami shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WIRC or Jami?
WIRC ships an update fortnightly, and Jami every 3 weeks. Most recently, WIRC was updated on July 7, 2026 and Jami on September 29, 2026.

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