IRCCloud vs SKY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IRCCloud
Access IRC chat from any device and never miss a conversation. Your chat history is synced to the cloud, and you'll receive push notifications for important messages. Share files and customize your experience with multiple themes.
- Cloud-synced chat history
- Push notifications for mentions/DMs
- File sharing (photos, videos, files)
- Server-side connection for persistent access
- Multiple colorful themes
- Monospace font option
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Chat on IRC from anywhere, and never miss a message. • Stay connected when you're on the move. No need to rely on constant data access, we keep your IRC connection running on our servers. • Your entire chat history is fully synced to the cloud so you can catch up at your leisure. • Get push notifications for mentions and private messages. • Upload and share photos, videos and files straight from your device. • Full support for iPhone and iPad. • Choose from 9 colourful themes. • Monospace font option. Join our #feedback channel on irc.irccloud.com for feedback and suggestions to help us improve this app. You can also email us at team@irccloud.com or find us on Twitter: @irccloud
SKY
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YAS Fleet Tracker is your comprehensive solution for real-time vehicle tracking and management. Designed for businesses, fleets, and transportation companies, this powerful iOS app provides you with precise insights into your fleet's movements, ensuring optimal efficiency, safety, and performance. Key Features: 1. Real-Time Tracking: Stay informed about the exact location of your vehicles in real-time, right from your iOS device. Whether you're managing a small fleet or a large enterprise, track all your vehicles effortlessly on the go. 2. Trip History: Dive deep into past trips to analyze routes, durations, distances, and driver behaviors. Gain valuable insights into your fleet's performance over time and make data-driven decisions to enhance operations. 3. Driver Safety Scores: Monitor and evaluate driver safety with comprehensive safety scores. Identify areas for improvement and promote safer driving practices to ensure the well-being of your drivers and the security of your assets. 4. Customizable Alerts: Set up custom alerts to stay notified about important events such as harsh accelerations, braking, cornering, and speeding. Receive instant notifications to address issues promptly and maintain fleet integrity. 5. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a seamless user experience with an intuitive interface designed for effortless navigation and efficient operation. Access all features with ease and manage your fleet with confidence. 6. Secure Authentication: Ensure the security of your fleet data with robust authentication mechanisms. Rest assured that your information is protected against unauthorized access, maintaining confidentiality and integrity. 7. Sync with YAS Fleet Management Portal: Seamlessly integrate with the YAS Fleet Management Web Portal to access advanced reporting, analytics, and management tools. Sync data across platforms for a unified fleet management experience. Get Started Today: Transform the way you manage your fleet with YAS Fleet Tracker. Download now and take control of your vehicles with precision, efficiency, and peace of mind.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SKY at monthly against IRCCloud's every 3 months. IRCCloud's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IRCCloud ships an update every 3 months, SKY monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IRCCloud | SKY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (78 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IRCCloud Ltd. | YAS Digital Limited |
Bugs and requests
IRCCloud
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes during signup process
- Login screen freezes or shows blank navy background
- Text input box cut off at bottom of screen
- Typing bar blocks view of messages
- App stuck on 'Connecting' screen on iPad
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- Email confirmation not working properly
- Frequent app crashes every 2-3 seconds
- Message text disappears when switching apps
- Image upload failures with error messages
- Cannot add custom networks that aren't listed
- Connection issues over WiFi (works on 3G/4G)
- App crashes when deleting multiple images
- Cannot send messages to channels with specific settings
- Version 3.3 introduced major connection problems
- Notification popups disappear too quickly for channel messages
- App continues running after deletion
Requested features
8 requests- Third-party client support for BNC functionality
- Bulk file deletion instead of one-by-one
- Disable auto-archiving of inactive chats
- Faster app load times for chat history
- Password support with special characters
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- Better channel listing functionality
- Shell/telnet access to bouncer
- Free tier access to passworded servers
SKY
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IRCCloud
No in-app purchases
SKY
No in-app purchases




