JKChat vs Igloo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JKChat
Connect to Jedi Knight and Quake III Arena game servers to chat with players directly from your mobile device. Receive notifications, monitor server activity with widgets, and save your favorite servers for quick access.
- Connect to game servers
- In-app chat
- Push notifications
- Server monitoring widgets
- Save favorite servers
- Watch games with minimaps
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JKChat lets you connect to Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, and Quake III Arena servers and chat with other players without a computer. The app also features a possibility to connect to multiple servers, receive push notifications, watch games with Minimaps, save favourite servers, and monitor server activities with Widgets.
Igloo
This IRC client has been completely re-engineered for enhanced performance and stability. It offers a refined user experience with a redesigned interface, simultaneous file transfers, and optimized bouncer integration. Enjoy secure communication, versatile file sharing, and extensive customization options.
- Multi-file DCC/XDCC transfers
- Redesigned user interface with themes
- Optimized for bouncers (ZNC)
- Comprehensive network support
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Inline media viewing
- VoiceOver accessibility
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Introducing the new Igloo: a complete overhaul delivering an IRC Client with enhanced performance and stability. This latest version, reengineered from the ground up, offers a refined user experience while maintaining the simplicity and versatility you expect from Igloo. What's New: • Multi-File DCC/XDCC: Enhanced to support simultaneous file transfers, now conveniently stored locally for immediate access. • Redesigned User Interface: A cleaner, more intuitive UI paired with a selection of themes, elevating your chat experience. • Optimized for Bouncers: Advanced features tailored for a seamless experience with popular bouncers like ZNC. Core Features: • Comprehensive Network Support: Compatible with all IRC networks, including Freenode, Libera, Rizon, EFnet, and more. • Secure Communication: Ensured by SSL/TLS encryption. • ZNC Integration: Seamless integration with ZNC and a Push Notification module (https://push.igloo.app). • Versatile File Sharing: File, image, audio, and video sharing supported through platforms like Arxius.io and Imgur.com. • Enhanced Input Completion: For channels, nicks, and commands. • Inline Media Viewing: Experience inline media display for a more engaging chat environment. • Customization and Compliance: Customize your experience with inline nick coloring, full formatting with 99 color support, and adherence to IRCv3 standards. • VoiceOver Accessibility: Enhanced accessibility features including VoiceOver integration to support our vision-impaired users. We're committed to evolving Igloo based on your feedback. If there are features you'd like to see in future updates, please let us know at contact@igloo.app or join us at #igloo on iglooirc.com. Terms of Service: https://igloo.app/terms Privacy Policy https://igloo.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: JKChat at 100% against Igloo's 43%. JKChat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Igloo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (119 vs 2). On price, ads, device support 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. Igloo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. JKChat asks for nothing beyond the download.
JKChat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Igloo has 119 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of JKChat's written reviews are positive against 43% of Igloo's.
JKChat ships an update every 3 months, Igloo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JKChat | Igloo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.7 (119 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 43.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 119 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladimir Borozdin | Eskimo Software |
Customer experience
JKChat
Igloo
Bugs and requests
JKChat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Igloo
Reported bugs
10 issues- App disconnects when screen turns off or app backgrounded
- Theme selection not persisting between app launches
- User list menu jumps unexpectedly on tap
- Link opening requires multiple taps instead of single tap
- Copy/paste functionality hidden and unintuitive
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- Some servers fail to connect
- Cannot open certain IRC networks
- Whois/whowas functionality issues with saved conversations
- Trial license not showing in Apple account for cancellation
- iPad view support initially broken in V3
Requested features
15 requests- Restore /ignore command for blocking users
- IRCv3 CHATHISTORY extension implementation
- DCC file transfer support
- Ability to hide/disable Slap function
- Color customization for usernames
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- Disable part/quit message spam
- Customizable timestamp formats
- Multi-line copy/paste selection
- Long-term chat log retention
- Reorderable server lists
- Icon selection for servers
- Hideable user list in portrait mode on iPad
- Automatic configuration sync across devices
- Keep screen from timing out during sessions
- Theme selection persistence
In-app purchases
JKChat
No in-app purchases
Igloo
- Monthly License$0.991 Month
- Yearly License$7.991 Year
- Free TrialFree
- Lifetime License (Upgrade)$9.99
- Lifetime License$19.99
