Comparison

Igloo vs Meetsivity

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

Meetsivity

Features
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Meetsivity helps people at events get to know each other, connect in person, and stay connected afterward. If you’ve been invited to a Meetsivity event, download the app and enter the unique event code provided by the organizer. From there, you can register, create a profile specifically for that event, and answer Glimpses selected by the organizer. Your responses help other attendees learn a little about you before you meet and give everyone easy ways to start a conversation. When you arrive, check in with a selfie so other attendees can recognize you. During the event, you can explore Glimpses shared by fellow attendees and receive Nudges that encourage real, face-to-face conversations. When you meet someone, exchange private PINs to add each other to your People I Met list. After the event, revisit the profiles of the people you met and choose who you’d like to stay connected with. When the interest is mutual, you can continue the conversation through in-app chat. Meetsivity is designed for invited attendees. You can only access an event when its organizer gives you that event’s unique code. Events cannot be browsed or discovered publicly in the app. Events are created and managed by organizers, and the Meetsivity attendee app is free to download and use.

Screenshots

Igloo3 screens
Meetsivity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meetsivity at none against Igloo's 5. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Meetsivity asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, Meetsivity fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Igloo versus Meetsivity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIglooMeetsivity
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (119 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings119 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEskimo SoftwareMeetsies LLC

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

Meetsivity

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

Meetsivity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Igloo free?
Igloo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meetsivity free?
Meetsivity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Igloo or Meetsivity have ads?
Neither Igloo nor Meetsivity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Igloo or Meetsivity?
Igloo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Meetsivity fortnightly. Most recently, Igloo was updated on October 7, 2026 and Meetsivity on October 14, 2026.

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