# Session vs HispanoIRC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Session at 61% against HispanoIRC's 0%. Session also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Session sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and HispanoIRC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Session ships an update fortnightly, HispanoIRC every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Session | HispanoIRC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-private-messenger/id1470168868/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **61.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 92 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Loki Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465686521) | [pablo cebrian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563246141) |

## What reviewers say

### Session

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-private-messenger/id1470168868)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This secure messenger prioritizes your privacy with a decentralized network and end-to-end encryption. It offers anonymous account creation, IP address protection, and private group chats without collecting any metadata. Share messages and files with confidence, knowing your communications are truly private.

**Highlights:** Anonymous account creation, Decentralized server network, No metadata logging, IP address protection, End-to-end encrypted group chats, Secure file sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Session Pro | $4.49 | per month |
| Session Pro | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Session Pro | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure and private messaging
- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 No phone number or personal data required
- 💡 Innovative use of blockchain and Tor network

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and message delivery
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Slow media file transfers
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Limited features compared to competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Messages not syncing across devices
- Inability to join or view group chats
- Attachments and media not loading properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add voice and video calling
- Implement self-destruct/ephemeral messaging
- Allow customization of chat backgrounds and themes
- Improve group chat functionality
- Add support for multiple accounts/identities


### HispanoIRC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hispanoirc/id6743547441)

This app offers a modern and multilingual IRC experience with a customizable interface and an innovative permissions system. It allows seamless communication, even with anti-spam measures enabled, making it a comprehensive tool for global discussions and connections.

**Highlights:** Modern and customizable interface, Multilingual support (5 languages), Innovative permissions system, Anti-spam communication, Global discussion participation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $0.99 | one-time |
| Subscripción anual | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Session free?

Session is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HispanoIRC free?

HispanoIRC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Session or HispanoIRC have ads?

HispanoIRC shows ads; Session does not.

### Which is updated more often, Session or HispanoIRC?

Session ships an update fortnightly, and HispanoIRC every 8 days. Most recently, Session was updated on October 14, 2026 and HispanoIRC on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*