Comparison

Igloo vs FidoMail Mobile

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

FidoMail Mobile

Features
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FidoMail Mobile is a mobile client for Fidonet, the amateur mail network that has been running since 1984 and is still alive today. The app connects to your boss (the uplink node) over binkp and lets you read and reply in echoes and netmail, transfer files, and more. NNTP and IMAP servers are supported too, with minimal Usenet support. To use Fidonet you need a point address from a node's sysop: the point address and a password. The setup wizard gets the connection configured quickly. NNTP and IMAP servers need only a host and, if required, a login. FEATURES • Fidonet over binkp/1.1: echomail and netmail, ARCmail bundles, separate session and packet passwords, AreaFix subscription management from inside the app • NNTP with TLS or STARTTLS, reading and posting • IMAP support for reading echoes (unique to this client) • Threaded message list, unread navigation, full-text search • Composer with quoting, reply templates, signatures and the classic Fidonet reply style; drafts and an outbox • Filters and scoring: highlight or hide messages by author, subject or other fields; block senders • Address book collected from the mail you read • Scheduled background mail exchange with notifications for new mail • Charsets: CP866, CP1251, KOI8-R, UTF-8 and more, for reading and posting • Pseudographics and box-drawing characters rendered in a bundled monospace font • Backup and restore of settings and messages • English, Russian, Dutch, Spanish and Catalan interface FidoMail Mobile is free, with no ads and no analytics. Fidonet is an amateur computer network. Ask any sysop for a point address; the developer runs a public node at 2:5001/100 (see fidomail.5001.ru).

Screenshots

Igloo3 screens
FidoMail Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FidoMail Mobile at none against Igloo's 5. FidoMail Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. FidoMail Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, FidoMail Mobile every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Igloo versus FidoMail Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIglooFidoMail Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (119 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings119 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEskimo SoftwareDmitry Protasov

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

FidoMail Mobile

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

FidoMail Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Igloo free?
Igloo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FidoMail Mobile free?
FidoMail Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Igloo or FidoMail Mobile have ads?
Neither Igloo nor FidoMail Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Igloo or FidoMail Mobile?
Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, and FidoMail Mobile every 2 days. Most recently, Igloo was updated on October 16, 2026 and FidoMail Mobile on October 16, 2026.

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