Comparison

Igloo vs Fomio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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: โ€ข Multi-File DCC/XDCC: Enhanced to support simultaneous file transfers, now conveniently stored locally for immediate access. โ€ข Redesigned User Interface: A cleaner, more intuitive UI paired with a selection of themes, elevating your chat experience. โ€ข Optimized for Bouncers: Advanced features tailored for a seamless experience with popular bouncers like ZNC. Core Features: โ€ข Comprehensive Network Support: Compatible with all IRC networks, including Freenode, Libera, Rizon, EFnet, and more. โ€ข Secure Communication: Ensured by SSL/TLS encryption. โ€ข ZNC Integration: Seamless integration with ZNC and a Push Notification module (https://push.igloo.app). โ€ข Versatile File Sharing: File, image, audio, and video sharing supported through platforms like Arxius.io and Imgur.com. โ€ข Enhanced Input Completion: For channels, nicks, and commands. โ€ข Inline Media Viewing: Experience inline media display for a more engaging chat environment. โ€ข Customization and Compliance: Customize your experience with inline nick coloring, full formatting with 99 color support, and adherence to IRCv3 standards. โ€ข 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

Fomio

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Find your communities and make room for conversation. Fomio brings community discussions to a native app for iPhone and iPad. Explore communities, browse the latest topics, and add your perspective when you are ready. EXPLORE AND READ Browse communities and discussions. Follow nested replies, search for topics, and save posts to return to later. WRITE AND TAKE PART Start a discussion or reply to someone else. Format your words with the visual or Markdown editor, add photos, and preview your writing before posting. RETURN TO YOUR CONVERSATIONS See replies and mentions, find saved posts, and pick up unfinished writing from drafts on your device. MANAGE YOUR EXPERIENCE Report a post or block a member, with controls to manage blocked members in the app. GOOD TO KNOW Reading follows each community's access rules. Sign in for member actions such as posting and saving. Drafts are stored on the device where you wrote them and are removed when you sign out. Fomio connects to the Fomio community. It is not a general-purpose client for other Discourse sites.

Screenshots

Igloo4 screens
Fomio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fomio at none against Igloo's 5. Igloo's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, Fomio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Igloo versus Fomio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIglooFomio
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews43.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size14 MB9 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEskimo SoftwareIsmail Zabalawi

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

Fomio

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

Fomio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Igloo free?
Igloo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fomio free?
Fomio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Igloo or Fomio have ads?
Neither Igloo nor Fomio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Igloo or Fomio?
Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fomio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Igloo was updated on October 27, 2026 and Fomio on October 28, 2026.

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