# Igloo vs MeshCore One

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MeshCore One at 92% against Igloo's 43%. MeshCore One also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (32 vs 1). Igloo's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Igloo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and MeshCore One sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Igloo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeshCore One has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Igloo's written reviews are positive against 92% of MeshCore One's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, MeshCore One every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Igloo | MeshCore One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igloo/id6475702560/reviews)** | [4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshcore-one/id6757419477/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eskimo Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037652122) | [Nathaniel Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844680457) |

## What reviewers say

### 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly License | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly License | $7.99 | per year |
| Free Trial | Free | 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


### MeshCore One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshcore-one/id6757419477)

Communicate off-grid using a dedicated radio network, no internet or cell service needed. Share messages, track contacts on a map, and manage network tools for reliable group communication in remote areas or during outages.

**Highlights:** Off-grid messaging, Group channels and reactions, Contact sharing via QR code, Offline map downloads, Network path tracing, Remote node monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee | $5.00 | one-time |
| All Themes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lunch | $10.00 | one-time |
| Dinner | $15.00 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $20.00 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $50.00 | one-time |
| Epic Tip | $100.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Igloo free?

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

### Is MeshCore One free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Igloo or MeshCore One?

Igloo is rated higher. Igloo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MeshCore One averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.

### Do Igloo or MeshCore One have ads?

Neither Igloo nor MeshCore One shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Igloo or MeshCore One?

Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, and MeshCore One every 5 days. Most recently, Igloo was updated on November 4, 2026 and MeshCore One on November 5, 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.*