# Hello Name Tag vs Goguma IRC

Hello Name Tag and Goguma IRC both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of Goguma IRC's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hello Name Tag's. Goguma IRC also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 3). Hello Name Tag's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Hello Name Tag costs $0.99 and Goguma IRC $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Hello Name Tag against 3.6 for Goguma IRC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Hello Name Tag's written reviews are positive against 42% of Goguma IRC's.

Hello Name Tag ships an update every 8 months, Goguma IRC every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello Name Tag | Goguma IRC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-name-tag/id494281859/reviews)** | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goguma-irc/id6470394620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #95 | **#34** |
| Size | 1 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [David Ashton](https://appshunter.io/developer/441478013) | [Jean THOMAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713610505) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello Name Tag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-name-tag/id494281859)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app helps you break the ice and connect with people at social events. Easily display your name and optional contact information with customizable colors and fonts. It's designed to be a simple and effective conversation starter.

**Highlights:** Easy name entry, Optional second line for contact info, Customizable colors and fonts, Retina and iPad ready display, Visual effects, Glow-in-the-dark feature, Non-adhesive backing

**In-app purchases:** none


### Goguma IRC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goguma-irc/id6470394620)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

This mobile application provides a modern IRC client experience, supporting numerous IRCv3 extensions and IRC bouncers. It's designed for offline use, allowing access to past conversations without a connection and handling network disruptions seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Modern IRC client, IRCv3 extensions support, IRC bouncer support, Offline-first design, Read past conversations offline, Transparent network disruption handling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello Name Tag free?

Hello Name Tag costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Goguma IRC free?

Goguma IRC costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hello Name Tag or Goguma IRC?

Hello Name Tag is rated higher. Hello Name Tag averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Goguma IRC averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Hello Name Tag or Goguma IRC have ads?

Neither Hello Name Tag nor Goguma IRC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hello Name Tag or Goguma IRC?

Hello Name Tag ships an update every 8 months, and Goguma IRC every 6 months. Most recently, Hello Name Tag was updated on November 10, 2026 and Goguma IRC on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hello Name Tag or Goguma IRC?

Hello Name Tag currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Goguma IRC at #34. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*
