Comparison

Igloo vs The Void...

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Igloo

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
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Introducing the new Igloo: a complete overhaul delivering an IRC Client with enhanced performance and stability. This latest version, reengineered from the ground up, offers a refined user experience while maintaining the simplicity and versatility you expect from Igloo. What's New: • Multi-File DCC/XDCC: Enhanced to support simultaneous file transfers, now conveniently stored locally for immediate access. • Redesigned User Interface: A cleaner, more intuitive UI paired with a selection of themes, elevating your chat experience. • Optimized for Bouncers: Advanced features tailored for a seamless experience with popular bouncers like ZNC. Core Features: • Comprehensive Network Support: Compatible with all IRC networks, including Freenode, Libera, Rizon, EFnet, and more. • Secure Communication: Ensured by SSL/TLS encryption. • ZNC Integration: Seamless integration with ZNC and a Push Notification module (https://push.igloo.app). • Versatile File Sharing: File, image, audio, and video sharing supported through platforms like Arxius.io and Imgur.com. • Enhanced Input Completion: For channels, nicks, and commands. • Inline Media Viewing: Experience inline media display for a more engaging chat environment. • Customization and Compliance: Customize your experience with inline nick coloring, full formatting with 99 color support, and adherence to IRCv3 standards. • VoiceOver Accessibility: Enhanced accessibility features including VoiceOver integration to support our vision-impaired users. We're committed to evolving Igloo based on your feedback. If there are features you'd like to see in future updates, please let us know at contact@igloo.app or join us at #igloo on iglooirc.com. Terms of Service: https://igloo.app/terms Privacy Policy https://igloo.app/privacy

About

The Void...

This social platform focuses on sharing thoughts and ideas without the pressure of profiles or followers. Engage in conversations, post content, and discover others based solely on what they say. It aims to be an honest space for genuine expression.

Highlights
  • Post thoughts and images
  • Engage in conversations
  • Follow evolving discussions
  • Bookmark important content
  • No profiles or usernames
  • No followers or metrics
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What is The Void? Every social platform asks the same question: who are you? The Void asks: what do you think? There are no profiles. No usernames. No followers. Just thoughts that stand on their own. Speak into the void, be heard, and find your people. Not by who they are, but by what they have to say. What You Can Do: Post thoughts, images, and replies. Follow conversations as they branch and evolve. Bookmark the ones worth keeping. Every time you open the app, something new is happening. Why It Works: Social media became a performance. Everyone's building a brand, chasing likes, curating a version of themselves. Nobody's actually talking anymore. The Void strips all of that out. No audience. No metrics. No pressure to perform. Just real people saying what they actually think. It's the most honest place on the internet.

Screenshots

Igloo3 screens
The Void...4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Void... at 4.4 against Igloo's 3.7. The Void... also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 43%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Igloo's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Void... holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Igloo has 119 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Igloo's written reviews are positive against 80% of The Void...'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, The Void... weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Igloo versus The Void...: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIglooThe Void...
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (119 ratings)4.4 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings119 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEskimo SoftwareDot Computers LLC

Customer experience

Igloo

All ratings119 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative53.2%

The Void...

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

Bugs and requests

Igloo

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Some servers fail to connect
  • Cannot open certain IRC networks
  • Whois/whowas functionality issues with saved conversations
  • Trial license not showing in Apple account for cancellation
  • iPad view support initially broken in V3

Requested features

15 requests
  • Restore /ignore command for blocking users
  • IRCv3 CHATHISTORY extension implementation
  • DCC file transfer support
  • Ability to hide/disable Slap function
  • Color customization for usernames
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  • Disable part/quit message spam
  • Customizable timestamp formats
  • Multi-line copy/paste selection
  • Long-term chat log retention
  • Reorderable server lists
  • Icon selection for servers
  • Hideable user list in portrait mode on iPad
  • Automatic configuration sync across devices
  • Keep screen from timing out during sessions
  • Theme selection persistence

The Void...

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Igloo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly License$0.991 Month
  • Yearly License$7.991 Year
One-time3
  • Free TrialFree
  • Lifetime License (Upgrade)$9.99
  • Lifetime License$19.99
None

The Void...

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Igloo free?
Igloo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Void... free?
The Void... is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Igloo or The Void...?
The Void... is rated higher. Igloo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while The Void... averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do Igloo or The Void... have ads?
Neither Igloo nor The Void... shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Igloo or The Void...?
Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Void... weekly. Most recently, Igloo was updated on October 7, 2026 and The Void... on October 12, 2026.

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