Comparison

Igloo vs Tag

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

Tag

This messaging app prioritizes direct, unadulterated communication without corporate surveillance or algorithmic manipulation. It offers private direct messages and group chats, featuring a clean interface for easy conversation access and instant notifications.

Highlights
  • Direct Messaging
  • Group Chats
  • Clean Dashboard Interface
  • Instant Notifications
  • No Corporate Surveillance
  • No Algorithmic Manipulation
Features
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Tired of bloated platforms harvesting your data, feeding you endless sponsored posts, and algorithmically manipulating your group chats? Yeah, us too. Welcome to Tag, You're It — the messaging app built for actual humans who just want to talk. No corporate surveillance. No influencer feeds. Just pure, unadulterated communication. We built the anti-social network so you can actually be social with the people who matter. Why You Need It: • Direct Messaging (DMs): Talk one-on-one without an algorithm reading over your shoulder. • Group Chats: Assemble your crew, plan the weekend, or roast your friends. We don't care, and we aren't selling your chat history. • The Dashboard: Clean, brutalist efficiency. Find your conversations instantly without wading through a sea of noise. • Instant Notifications: Because when someone tags you, you actually need to know. Stop letting massive tech conglomerates dictate how you talk to your friends. Take your conversations back. Tag, You're It is owned by Layer One IT Consultants LLC, in partnership with Ghostweave Labs.

Screenshots

Igloo3 screens
Tag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tag at 5.0 against Igloo's 3.7. Tag also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Igloo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (119 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tag 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, Tag every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Igloo versus Tag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIglooTag
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (119 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings119 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEskimo SoftwareJoseph Henderson

Customer experience

Igloo

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

Tag

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Tag

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

Tag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Igloo free?
Igloo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tag free?
Tag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Igloo or Tag?
Tag is rated higher. Igloo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Tag averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Igloo or Tag have ads?
Neither Igloo nor Tag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Igloo or Tag?
Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tag every 5 months. Most recently, Igloo was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tag on October 19, 2026.

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