# Goguma IRC vs Igloo

The clearest difference is price: Igloo at Free against Goguma IRC's $0.99. Igloo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (119 vs 10). Goguma IRC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Igloo is free to download; Goguma IRC costs $0.99 up front. Igloo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Goguma IRC asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Goguma IRC against 3.7 for Igloo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Igloo has 119 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Goguma IRC's written reviews are positive against 43% of Igloo's.

Goguma IRC ships an update every 6 months, Igloo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goguma IRC | Igloo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goguma-irc/id6470394620/reviews) | **[3.7 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igloo/id6475702560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **119** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **43.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jean THOMAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713610505) | [Eskimo Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037652122) |

## What reviewers say

### Goguma IRC

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

**Currently charting:** #19 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


### 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 Goguma IRC free?

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

### Is Igloo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Goguma IRC or Igloo?

Igloo is rated higher. Goguma IRC averages 3.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Igloo averages 3.7 from 119 ratings.

### Do Goguma IRC or Igloo have ads?

Neither Goguma IRC nor Igloo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Goguma IRC or Igloo?

Goguma IRC ships an update every 6 months, and Igloo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Goguma IRC was updated on September 14, 2026 and Igloo on September 9, 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.*