ResearchGate vs DaystingIRC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ResearchGate
Access over 150 million scientific publications and connect with millions of researchers worldwide. Stay updated on new research in your field, track your academic stats, and download full-text articles for offline reading.
- Access 150+ million publications
- Connect with 20+ million researchers
- Stay updated on new research
- Track academic stats and reports
- Download full-texts for offline reading
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Staying connected to the world of science is even easier with the ResearchGate app. ACCESS 150+ million publication pages Discover millions of publications right on your device, from anywhere. CONNECT with 20+ million researchers Discover other researchers and potential collaborators in your field. STAY UP TO DATE on new research in your field Get updates from the people you follow, and discover new and relevant research in your home feed. TRACK YOUR STATS and get weekly reports Keep track of your reads, citations, Research Interest Score, and more, and get notified when people interact with your work. DOWNLOAD full-texts to read anytime Discover interesting research while on the go, and save it to read whenever you want. To use the app, you need to have a registered ResearchGate account and be 18+ years old.
DaystingIRC
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Connect with your IRC communities on iPad and iPhone. DaystingIRC brings channel conversations, private chats, and customizable themes to a native app. • Connect securely over TLS using server presets, favorites, or your own server. • Follow channels and private conversations, view channel topics, and access user actions. • Use optional SASL and NickServ authentication, plus operator and Anope Services commands. • Personalize fonts and colors with saved themes and an editable live preview. • Enjoy an adaptive iPad layout with a channel user list and compact controls for smaller windows. Choose a server and nickname to get started. Account requirements and available services depend on the IRC network you connect to. Source code and support: https://github.com/Daysting/irc-client
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DaystingIRC at none against ResearchGate's shown. DaystingIRC also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ResearchGate | DaystingIRC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (15K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ResearchGate GmbH | ERICK ALAN HOFER |
Bugs and requests
ResearchGate
Reported bugs
5 issues- Notifications not working properly
- Inconsistent data between app and website
- Login issues with Facebook and LinkedIn
- Crashes when opening certain content
- UI elements overlapping on iPhone X/newer
Requested features
5 requests- Add iPad/tablet support
- Improve search and filtering options
- Streamline registration and account management
- Integrate question/answer functionality in app
- Provide more customization and personalization
DaystingIRC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ResearchGate
No in-app purchases
DaystingIRC
No in-app purchases
