Delta Chat vs NinjaIRC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Delta Chat
This decentralized messenger offers private, secure, and reliable instant messaging. It allows for easy setup on multiple devices and supports multiple chat profiles without requiring a phone number. Enjoy end-to-end encryption and the flexibility to run it with your own email or server.
- Decentralized instant messaging
- Private onboarding without phone number
- End-to-end encryption
- Multiple chat profiles
- Works on multiple devices
- Self-hosted option
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Delta Chat is a reliable decentralized instant messenger that is easy and fun to use for friends, family, groups and organizations. Delta Chat is developed by a dedicated FOSS contributor community that jointly releases refinements and new features several times a year, across many stores and platforms world-wide. Features at a glance: • Private. Instant on-boarding without a phone number or other private data. • Friends & Family: Only chat with people you know. Unknown users cannot message or follow you without mutual consent. • Flexible. Supports multiple chat profiles and is easy to setup on multiple devices. • Reliable. Works under bad and adversarial network conditions. • Secure. Audited End-to-End encryption safe against network and server attacks. • Sovereign. Can be run with your own e-mail address or server. • FOSS. Fully Open Source/Free Software, built on Internet Standards.
NinjaIRC
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NinjaIRC is a modern IRC chat client built for iPhone. Connect to IRC servers, join channels, send private messages, and use familiar slash commands from a clean mobile interface. NinjaIRC is designed to make classic IRC feel smooth and modern on iOS, with support for dark and light mode, notifications, and a simple chat-focused user experience. Features: • Connect to IRC servers • Join and manage channels • Send and receive private messages • Use slash commands • Receive notifications • Switch between dark and light mode • Modern iPhone-friendly interface • App icon variants NinjaIRC is made for users who still love IRC but want a cleaner and more mobile-friendly way to chat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Delta Chat at 3 against NinjaIRC's —. 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 | Delta Chat | NinjaIRC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (127 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 127 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | merlinux | Maurice den Braber |
In-app purchases
Delta Chat
No in-app purchases
NinjaIRC
No in-app purchases









