Comparison

Monnett vs IRCpug

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

Head to head
About

Monnett

This social network prioritizes user control over algorithmic manipulation. It allows you to customize your feed, control reach, and connect with friends and creators without profiling or hidden agendas. Experience social media designed for genuine connection and privacy.

Highlights
  • User-controlled algorithm influence
  • Customizable feed reach
  • Prioritizes friends and meaning
  • No profiling or hidden agenda
  • Private messaging
  • Community feed visibility
Features
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Remember when social media was social? Monnett is a social network for friends, powered by Memberships, not surveillance. No addictive algorithm. No tracking you to decide what you see. Your feed stays chronological, so you always see the people you chose to follow. Membership shows others that you’re a verified human and that you support a social network made for people, not bots. • Share photos, videos and everyday moments. • Discover new people nearby or worldwide when you choose. • Chat privately with end-to-end encrypted messaging. More than 100,000 people have already joined Monnett. No surveillance. No algorithm deciding what you see. No business model built around keeping you addicted. Made in Europe. Made for humans. Simple. Private. Social again. To really try Monnett, sign up and invite 3 friends. Social media is better when your people are there. Welcome to Monnett. We're working to help keep our communities safe across the Monnett platform. You can read more about our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy below. Terms of Service: https://monnett.social/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://monnett.social/privacy-policy/

About

IRCpug

Features
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IRCpug is a native IRC client for iPhone and iPad. Keep your networks, channels and direct messages together, with local message history and privacy controls that put you in charge. • A modern IRC client: Every network, one tidy list. • Read more, scroll less: Nicknames sit in their own column. • One inbox for what matters: Mentions, private messages, invitations and files. • Find it in your history: Search saved conversations on your device. • Your privacy. Your choice.: Choose when images and previews load. • Share files. Stay in IRC.: Manage direct DCC transfers in one place. • Put a face to every nick: Make your chats yours with custom avatars. • Make IRC feel like home: Choose your theme and text size.

Screenshots

Monnett4 screens
IRCpug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Monnett at Free against IRCpug's $2.99. Monnett also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). IRCpug's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On 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

Monnett is free to download; IRCpug costs $2.99 up front. Monnett sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. IRCpug asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monnett ships an update every 11 days, IRCpug every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Monnett versus IRCpug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonnettIRCpug
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.7 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developermonnet.socialPawel Karpinski

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Monnett

Subscriptions4
  • Monnett Membership (Monthly)14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Monnett Membership Plus (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Monnett Membership (Annual)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Monnett Membership Plus (Annual)$69.991 Year
None

IRCpug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monnett free?
Monnett is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IRCpug free?
IRCpug costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Monnett or IRCpug have ads?
Neither Monnett nor IRCpug shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monnett or IRCpug?
Monnett ships an update every 11 days, and IRCpug every 4 days. Most recently, Monnett was updated on October 30, 2026 and IRCpug on October 31, 2026.

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