FriendActivity (for Spotify) vs Igloo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FriendActivity (for Spotify)
See what your friends are listening to on Spotify in real-time. You can even play their current songs directly from the app. A homescreen widget displays recent plays.
- See friends' current songs
- Play friends' music
- Browse friend artists/albums/playlists
- Real-time updates
- Homescreen widget
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With Friends for Spotify, you can stay up to date on the songs your friends are listening to, and even join them from the app! (Spotify account necessary) - Play songs your friends are currently listening to - Browse through the artists/albums/playlists currently played by your friends - Watch the list of your friends and their currently playing song update in real time And most importantly, stay updated with the Friend widget for your homescreen! Displaying the 4 most recent plays and the respective user.
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 rating: FriendActivity (for Spotify) at 4.2 against Igloo's 3.7. FriendActivity (for Spotify) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (57% vs 43%). Igloo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Igloo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FriendActivity (for Spotify) asks for nothing beyond the download.
FriendActivity (for Spotify) holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 191 and 119 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of FriendActivity (for Spotify)'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Igloo's.
FriendActivity (for Spotify) ships an update every 6 weeks, Igloo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FriendActivity (for Spotify) | Igloo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (191 ratings) — better | 3.7 (119 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews — better | 43.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 191 — better | 119 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | 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 | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avi Wadhwa | Eskimo Software |
Customer experience
FriendActivity (for Spotify)
Igloo
User reviews
FriendActivity (for Spotify)
From 191 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Convenient and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for stalking friends
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work/broken
- 🐛 Constant login issues
- 🐛 Unreliable updates
- 🐛 Errors and missing data
Igloo
From 119 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Clean, minimalistic, and modern interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
- 🔗 Seamless bouncer integration with IRCv3 support
- 📱 Best IRC client available for iOS/iPadOS
- 💬 Active developer with responsive support
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive pricing compared to competitors
- 🔄 Forced upgrade from previous version with license non-transfer
- 😤 Developer has dismissive and snarky attitude in responses
- 📵 Cannot stay connected in background (Apple limitation)
- 🚫 Misleading 'free' app store listing (trial only)
Bugs and requests
FriendActivity (for Spotify)
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and constant log-outs
- Errors about missing data
- Unreliable updates and refresh
- Compatibility issues with newer Spotify changes
Requested features
3 requests- Add log of previously played songs
- Improve widget customization
- Enhance real-time update reliability
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
FriendActivity (for Spotify)
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
Questions
Is FriendActivity (for Spotify) free?
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Which has better reviews, FriendActivity (for Spotify) or Igloo?
Do FriendActivity (for Spotify) or Igloo have ads?
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