Igloo vs Oliver's Army
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
Oliver's Army
This app prioritizes meaningful conversations over public broadcasting. It focuses on private, real-time discussions within contained groups, aiming to foster genuine connection rather than audience growth or virality.
- Private, contained conversations
- Real-time discussions
- Focus on participation
- No infinite feeds
- No follower counts
- No broadcasting to strangers
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Social media didn’t fail by accident. It failed by optimization. It optimized for reach instead of meaning. For spectators instead of participants. For numbers instead of people. Somewhere along the way, conversation became a side effect — buried under feeds, metrics, and performance. I don’t believe humans were meant to talk in public squares with a million eyes watching. I believe they were meant to talk in rooms. Private. Focused. Intentional. That’s why we built Oliver’s Army. Not to help you “grow an audience.” Not to help you “build a brand.” Not to help you go viral. But to help you actually talk to someone. Most social apps treat conversation as a comment section. Oliver’s Army treats conversation as the product. No infinite feeds. No follower counts. No broadcasting to strangers who don’t care. Just real-time, contained conversations where participation matters. This app will never be for everyone. And that’s the point. If you want attention, there are plenty of apps for that. If you want connection, welcome.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Oliver's Army at 5.0 against Igloo's 3.7. Oliver's Army also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Igloo's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Oliver's Army asks for nothing beyond the download.
Oliver's Army 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, Oliver's Army every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Igloo | Oliver's Army |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (119 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 119 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Eskimo Software | Brandon Thornton |
Customer experience
Igloo
Oliver's Army
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
Oliver's Army
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
Oliver's Army
No in-app purchases









