# TurboIRC vs FluffyChat

The clearest difference is rating: FluffyChat at 4.0 against TurboIRC's 2.7. FluffyChat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). TurboIRC's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TurboIRC sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. FluffyChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

FluffyChat holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 98 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of TurboIRC's written reviews are positive against 48% of FluffyChat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TurboIRC ships an update every 3 weeks, FluffyChat monthly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TurboIRC | FluffyChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboirc/id583000012/reviews) | **[4.0 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluffychat/id1551469600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **98** |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Michael Chourdakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/574876668) | [Christian Kussowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588770462) |

## What reviewers say

### TurboIRC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turboirc/id583000012)

Connect to Internet Relay Chat (IRC) networks with this comprehensive iOS client. Enjoy unlimited channel access, rich text formatting, and advanced control features. Save chat logs and utilize various network protocols for a full IRC experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited channels, Rich text formatting (bold, italic, color), Save HTML logs, Channel and Nick control, DCC support, UTF-8 and other encodings, Smileys

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Files Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Server Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scripting | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive features | $0.99 | one-time |
| All In One | $2.99 | one-time |


### FluffyChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluffychat/id1551469600)

This open-source messenger app offers secure, decentralized communication with a user-friendly interface. It supports various message types, group chats, and advanced moderation features, all while prioritizing user privacy and a delightful experience.

**Highlights:** Send messages, images, and files, Voice messages and location sharing, Unlimited private and public group chats, Public channels with thousands of participants, End-to-end encryption, Encrypted chat backup, Discover and join public groups

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TurboIRC free?

TurboIRC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FluffyChat free?

FluffyChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TurboIRC or FluffyChat?

FluffyChat is rated higher. TurboIRC averages 2.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while FluffyChat averages 4.0 from 98 ratings.

### Do TurboIRC or FluffyChat have ads?

Neither TurboIRC nor FluffyChat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TurboIRC or FluffyChat?

TurboIRC ships an update every 3 weeks, and FluffyChat monthly. Most recently, TurboIRC was updated on September 29, 2026 and FluffyChat on September 29, 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.*