# #TheCabin vs Igloo

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.

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

#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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | #TheCabin | Igloo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thecabin/id395148231/reviews)** | [3.7 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igloo/id6475702560/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **119** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 43.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gabe Kangas](https://appshunter.io/developer/395148234) | [Eskimo Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037652122) |

## What reviewers say

### #TheCabin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thecabin/id395148231)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Igloo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igloo/id6475702560)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly License | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly License | $7.99 | per year |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime License (Upgrade) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime License | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Restore /ignore command for blocking users
- IRCv3 CHATHISTORY extension implementation
- DCC file transfer support
- Ability to hide/disable Slap function
- Color customization for usernames


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*