Comparison

Igloo vs TalkCampus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Igloo

Features
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On Igloo, you can follow your modules’ hashtags and join your uni’s private community to stay up to date with lectures, clubs, and socials. Share notes, ask questions, or post anonymously. React, reply, and DM classmates one-on-one to collaborate, get help, or just hang out. Earn XP, climb the leaderboard, and see what’s trending across campus. Search courses, topics, and events to find hot tips, discussions, and last-minute exam advice. Download Igloo today — safely share, connect, and stay in the loop at your uni.

About

TalkCampus

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Welcome to TalkCampus for Student Accommodation If your accommodation provider has partnered with TalkCampus, you can download the app and log in for free using your university email address. Don’t have access yet? Let us know and we will be happy to help support your site. Feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or just need someone to talk to? TalkCampus is a global peer support network for students living and studying away from home. It offers a safe, moderated space to share what you’re going through, connect with others who understand student life, and feel heard at any time of day or night. Whether you’re settling into a new building, living with people you do not yet know, or dealing with the ups and downs of independent living, TalkCampus helps you feel less alone. Join students around the world who use TalkCampus to find connection, support, and a sense of belonging. From everyday stresses to bigger personal challenges, there is always someone ready to listen. Why TalkCampus? +Built for Students This is your space. Only verified students can join. +24/7 Global Community There is always someone around, wherever you are living. +Real Talk, No Judgment Share openly and be met with understanding and empathy. +Multiple Ways to Connect Post publicly, chat in groups, or message privately. Engage in the way that feels right for you. +Support Beyond Your Building Connect with students both within your accommodation community and across the wider student network. Important Information TalkCampus is a peer support platform and is not a substitute for professional mental health or welfare services. For urgent issues related to your accommodation, building safety, or wellbeing, please contact your site or building team directly. If you are in crisis or need professional mental health support, please reach out to a qualified professional or local crisis service.

Screenshots

Igloo4 screens
TalkCampus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TalkCampus at 13.0 against Igloo's 15.6. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Igloo ships an update every 8 days, TalkCampus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Igloo versus TalkCampus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIglooTalkCampus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB189 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMohammed HusnainTalkLife Limited

In-app purchases

None

Igloo

No in-app purchases

None

TalkCampus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Igloo free?
Igloo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TalkCampus free?
TalkCampus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Igloo or TalkCampus have ads?
Neither Igloo nor TalkCampus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Igloo or TalkCampus?
Igloo ships an update every 8 days, and TalkCampus every 11 days. Most recently, Igloo was updated on October 30, 2026 and TalkCampus on October 28, 2026.

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