Comparison

Element X vs HispanoIRC

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

Head to head
About

Element X

Communicate securely and privately with instant messaging and video calls. This app offers robust features for individuals and communities, allowing you to own your data and choose where it's hosted. Enjoy real-time communication with synchronized history across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Real-time messaging
  • Video calls
  • Public and private rooms
  • Rich messaging features
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Data ownership and server choice
Features
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Freedom to communicate on your own terms For individuals and communities - private communication between family, friends, hobby groups, clubs, etc. Element X gives you fast, secure and private instant messaging and video calls built on Matrix, the open standard for real-time communication. This is a free and open-source app maintained at https://github.com/element-hq/element-x-ios Stay in touch with friends, family and communities with: • Real time messaging & video calls • Public rooms for open group communication • Private rooms for closed group communication • Rich messaging features: emoji reactions, replies, polls, pinned messages and more. • Video calling while browsing messages. • Interoperability with other Matrix-based apps such as FluffyChat, Cinny and many more. Privacy-first Unlike some other messengers from Big Tech companies, we don’t mine your data or monitor your communications. Own your conversations Choose where to host your data - from any public server (the largest free server is matrix.org, but there are plenty of others to choose from) to creating your own personal server and hosting it on your own domain. This ability to choose a server is a large part of what differentiates us from other real time communication apps. However you host, you have ownership; it’s your data. You’re not the product. You’re in control. Communicate in real time, all the time Use Element everywhere. Stay in touch wherever you are with fully synchronised message history across all your devices, including on the web at https://app.element.io Element X is our next-generation app If you’re using the previous-generation Element Classic app, it’s time to try Element X! It’s faster, easier to use, and more powerful than the classic app. It’s better in every way and we’re adding new features all the time.

About

HispanoIRC

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
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HispanoIRC: Modern IRC Client HispanoIRC is an IRC client that lets you connect to public chat networks easily. With a modern and customizable interface, integrated translation in a multitude of languages, and moderation tools to keep conversations organized. Key Features: • Connection to standard IRC servers • Real-time translation (multitude of languages) • Customizable interface • Channel and user management • Multi-network compatibility Designed for users seeking a smooth and organized IRC chat experience.

Screenshots

Element X4 screens
HispanoIRC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Element X at 39% against HispanoIRC's 0%. Element X also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). HispanoIRC's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence and device support 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. HispanoIRC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Element X asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Element X ships an update fortnightly, HispanoIRC every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Element X versus HispanoIRC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElement XHispanoIRC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (156 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings156 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size313 MB45 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVector Creations Limitedpablo cebrian

Customer experience

Element X

All ratings156 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral12.8%
Negative30.1%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral20.1%
Negative40.8%

HispanoIRC

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Element X

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HispanoIRC

One-time2
  • Premium monthly$0.99
  • Subscripción anual$8.99

Questions

Is Element X free?
Element X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HispanoIRC free?
HispanoIRC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Element X or HispanoIRC have ads?
HispanoIRC shows ads; Element X does not.
Which is updated more often, Element X or HispanoIRC?
Element X ships an update fortnightly, and HispanoIRC every 8 days. Most recently, Element X was updated on October 16, 2026 and HispanoIRC on October 6, 2026.

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