Comparison

#TheCabin vs Igloo

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

Head to head
About

#TheCabin

Connect with people globally in a private, anonymous chat environment. This platform fosters community and friendships without requiring personal data, harkening back to early online chat rooms.

Highlights
  • Anonymous chat rooms
  • Global community
  • No personal data required
  • Friend making
  • Community events
  • Privacy-focused
Features
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Before Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others there used to be chat rooms where you can meet new friends and be a part of a community with people from all over the world without giving up your privacy and data. One such place still exists. #TheCabin started in 1995 and has had the opportunity to have people from all over the world become friends through it. And while #TheCabin isn’t a dating site, multiple marriages have even taken place after people met there. If you could use some new friends, just want to talk to somebody, or want to try something different then #TheCabin is a pretty great place to do that. We have our own holidays and in the past have run our own podcast and radio station. It’s a vibrant community we’d love you to be a part of. A note about privacy: Everyone is so used to social networks needing to know everything about you, but it doesn’t have to be that way. #TheCabin requires no information. This includes name, email address, photo or location.

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

#TheCabin4 screens
Igloo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: #TheCabin at 86% against Igloo's 43%. #TheCabin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Igloo's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

#TheCabin 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 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of #TheCabin's written reviews are positive against 43% of Igloo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

#TheCabin ships an update monthly, Igloo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
#TheCabin versus Igloo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter#TheCabinIgloo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better3.7 (119 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better43.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9119 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGabe KangasEskimo Software

Customer experience

#TheCabin

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Igloo

All ratings119 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative53.2%

Bugs and requests

#TheCabin

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

#TheCabin

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 #TheCabin free?
#TheCabin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Igloo free?
Igloo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, #TheCabin or Igloo?
#TheCabin is rated higher. #TheCabin averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Igloo averages 3.7 from 119 ratings.
Do #TheCabin or Igloo have ads?
Neither #TheCabin nor Igloo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, #TheCabin or Igloo?
#TheCabin ships an update monthly, and Igloo every 2 weeks. Most recently, #TheCabin was updated on September 23, 2026 and Igloo on October 7, 2026.

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