TurboIRC vs NinjaIRC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TurboIRC
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.
- Unlimited channels
- Rich text formatting (bold, italic, color)
- Save HTML logs
- Channel and Nick control
- DCC support
- UTF-8 and other encodings
- Smileys
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The Ultimate IRC Client, now for iOS. * Unlimited channels * Bold,Italic,Color recognition in chat * Save HTML Logs * Channel and Nick control * Queries * UTF-8 encoding and other encodings. * UPnP Support * Ident Support * DCC support * Smileys InApps: * No Ads * Multiple Servers * File Sending/Receiving Ability * TurboIRC Exclusive Features * Scripts
NinjaIRC
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NinjaIRC is a modern IRC chat client built for iPhone. Connect to IRC servers, join channels, send private messages, and use familiar slash commands from a clean mobile interface. NinjaIRC is designed to make classic IRC feel smooth and modern on iOS, with support for dark and light mode, notifications, and a simple chat-focused user experience. Features: • Connect to IRC servers • Join and manage channels • Send and receive private messages • Use slash commands • Receive notifications • Switch between dark and light mode • Modern iPhone-friendly interface • App icon variants NinjaIRC is made for users who still love IRC but want a cleaner and more mobile-friendly way to chat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NinjaIRC at none against TurboIRC's 6. TurboIRC's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 16.6). On price 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. TurboIRC sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. NinjaIRC asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TurboIRC | NinjaIRC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Chourdakis | Maurice den Braber |
In-app purchases
TurboIRC
- Files Support$0.99
- Multiple Server Support$0.99
- No Ads$0.99
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- Scripting$0.99
- Exclusive features$0.99
- All In One$2.99
NinjaIRC
No in-app purchases
