# Igloo vs Gambr

The clearest difference is rating: Gambr at 5.0 against Igloo's 3.7. Gambr also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Igloo's advantage is ratings volume (119 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Gambr 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, Gambr weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Igloo | Gambr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igloo/id6475702560/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gambr-casino-log/id6771428864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eskimo Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037652122) | [Alexander Hansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581847030) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly License | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly License | $7.99 | per year |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime License (Upgrade) | $9.99 | 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


### Gambr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gambr-casino-log/id6771428864)

Log your gambling sessions, track wins and losses, and discover new games and casinos. Connect with friends, share your progress, and earn badges. This app is for personal tracking and entertainment only, not for real-money play.

**Highlights:** Log gambling sessions, Track wins and losses, Discover games and casinos, Social feed for friends' check-ins, Earn badges, Personalized P/L dashboard

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Igloo free?

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

### Is Gambr free?

Gambr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Igloo or Gambr?

Gambr is rated higher. Igloo averages 3.7 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Gambr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Igloo or Gambr have ads?

Neither Igloo nor Gambr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Igloo or Gambr?

Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gambr weekly. Most recently, Igloo was updated on October 16, 2026 and Gambr on October 11, 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.*