Igloo vs OnlyPals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
OnlyPals
This app transforms daily habits into a game, allowing users to earn points, build streaks, and compete with friends. It offers a curated habit library and smart notifications to keep users motivated and accountable.
- Unlimited habit tracking as Points
- Streak tracking with XP rewards
- Morning and evening check-in reminders
- Live challenges and leaderboards
- Mutual streaks with friends
- Proximity alerts and Live Pal Map
- AI-powered habit recommendations
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OnlyPals is the accountability app that turns daily habits into Points you claim, streak, and compete on. Build streaks, earn XP, join challenges, and stay accountable with friends. Real results driven by social accountability—not willpower alone. Track unlimited daily habits as Points. Build streak momentum, earn XP, level up, and compare performance on real-time leaderboards. Choose from a curated habit library spanning fitness, productivity, wellness, learning, and more. Set morning and evening check-in reminders, view weekly analytics, and stay locked in with smart notifications. Connect with friends through contacts or invite codes. Compete in live challenges. Get proximity alerts when accountability partners are nearby. Build mutual streaks with Pals. All in a clean, ad-free, privacy-first habit tracker with real-time sync, avatar progression, and weekly progress reports. KEY FEATURES • Unlimited habit tracking as Points • Streak tracking + XP rewards + leveling • Morning + evening check-in reminders • AI-powered habit recommendations • Weekly analytics + personal records • Live challenges + real-time leaderboards • Pal Streaks—mutual streaks with friends • Proximity alerts + live Pal Map • Shared Points—adopt a friend's habits • Activity feed + kudos • Avatar XP progression • Zero ads FREE: Unlimited habit tracking, streaks, XP, check-ins, analytics, personal records, daily motivation, avatar progression—no ads, forever. MULTIPLAYER ($4.99/mo after 1-month free trial): Add Pals, mutual streaks, leaderboards, challenges, proximity alerts, live Pal Map, shared Points, weekly pal comparisons. USE CASES • Fitness + gym habit tracker • Morning routine + evening routine tracker • Reading + learning + study streak tracker • Break bad habits + quit smoking tracker • Wellness + meditation + mindfulness + yoga • Productivity habits + daily goal tracking • Accountability partner app + group challenges • Hydration + water intake tracker • Self-improvement + personal development • Habit stacking + daily discipline + 30-day challenges Social accountability drives results—people with accountability partners are 95% more likely to follow through. OnlyPals combines habit tracking, streak gamification, and real-time leaderboards with social pressure from friends. Streaks create momentum. Leaderboards create competition. Pals create accountability. Points reframe daily habits as rewards you earn—not tasks you check off. Supports daily habits, weekly habits, fitness routines, morning routines, evening routines, reading goals, meditation, hydration, sleep habits, journaling, productivity systems, running, stretching, and more. AI recommends the right Points from hundreds of options across fitness, productivity, wellness, learning, social, and avoid categories. Whether you need the best habit tracker app, a streak tracker to build consistency, a daily checklist app, a gym accountability app, a routine builder, a goal tracker with friends, or a challenge app to stay competitive—OnlyPals replaces all of them. Stop procrastinating, build better habits, stay consistent, and see real progress with the accountability you actually need. No ads. No clutter. No data selling. No paywalled habit tracking. The free tier gives you everything you need to build habits and track streaks solo. Multiplayer unlocks the social layer when you're ready to take accountability seriously with friends, partners, coworkers, or communities. Consistency is the objective. OnlyPals is the system. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS OnlyPals offers a free tier with full singleplayer features. Multiplayer requires OnlyPals Multiplayer. • $4.99/month after 1-month free trial • Payment charged to Apple ID at confirmation • Auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before period ends • Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions TERMS OF USE https://digitalden.so/legal/onlypals/terms-of-use PRIVACY POLICY https://digitalden.so/legal/onlypals/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OnlyPals at 5.0 against Igloo's 3.7. OnlyPals also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Igloo's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Igloo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and OnlyPals sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OnlyPals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Igloo has 119 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, OnlyPals every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Igloo | OnlyPals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (119 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 119 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eskimo Software | Digital Den LLC |
Customer experience
Igloo
OnlyPals
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
OnlyPals
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Igloo
- Monthly License$0.991 Month
- Yearly License$7.991 Year
- Free TrialFree
- Lifetime License (Upgrade)$9.99
- Lifetime License$19.99
OnlyPals
- OnlyPals Membership – Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month









