Comparison

DisHub vs Igloo

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

Head to head
About

DisHub

Features
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DisHub is the most powerful and user-friendly mobile app built for Discourse forums. Whether you’re a community member, moderator, or forum admin, DisHub delivers a modern, fast, and engaging experience on iPhone and iPad — now enhanced with professional features designed for power users and admins. Key Features • Native Performance – Smooth animations and lightning-fast load times. • Offline Mode – Save threads, read and draft replies even without a connection. • Rich Notifications – Get the alerts that matter: mentions, replies, messages — with custom rules, quiet hours, and digests. • Multi-Forum Dashboard – Manage all your favourite communities in one app. • Beautiful UI – Crafted for clarity, readability, and usability. • Advanced Search – Search once and find results across all your forums. • Smart Bookmarks – Organise topics into collections, add notes, and set reminders. For Power Users • Custom Filters & Saved Searches – Tailor your feed, save searches, and be notified when new content appears. • Flexible Notification Schedules – Stay focused with quiet hours and summary digests. • Cross-Forum Feed – A single, unified view of your entire Discourse world. For Moderators & Admins • Review & Action Center – Flags, approvals, and queues in one place. • Bulk Moderation with Quick Macros – Save time with one-tap workflows that apply multiple actions at once. • Admin Insights Dashboard – Monitor growth, engagement, response times, and community health on the go. • Team Tools – Assign topics, leave private notes, and use canned replies to keep moderation consistent. • Incident Mode – Get high-priority alerts when your community needs you most. Why DisHub? DisHub works seamlessly with any Discourse-powered forum, whether hosted on Discourse.org or self-hosted. It transforms the forum experience with native mobile performance, advanced tools, and a beautiful design — giving members more ways to engage, and admins more power to manage. Upgrade your forum life. Try DisHub today.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

DisHub4 screens
Igloo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DisHub at none against Igloo's 5. Igloo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Igloo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DisHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DisHub ships an update every 4 months, Igloo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on January 27, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DisHub versus Igloo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisHubIgloo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (119 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—43.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—119 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHachther LLCEskimo Software

Bugs and requests

DisHub

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

None

DisHub

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Igloo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly License$0.991 Month
  • Yearly License$7.991 Year
One-time3
  • Free TrialFree
  • Lifetime License (Upgrade)$9.99
  • Lifetime License$19.99

Questions

Is DisHub free?
DisHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Igloo free?
Igloo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DisHub or Igloo have ads?
Neither DisHub nor Igloo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DisHub or Igloo?
DisHub ships an update every 4 months, and Igloo every 2 weeks. Most recently, DisHub was updated on January 27, 2026 and Igloo on September 9, 2026.

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