NinjaIRC vs IRCpug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NinjaIRC
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NinjaIRC is a modern IRC chat client built for iPhone. Connect to IRC servers, join channels, send private messages, and use familiar slash commands from a clean mobile interface. NinjaIRC is designed to make classic IRC feel smooth and modern on iOS, with support for dark and light mode, notifications, and a simple chat-focused user experience. Features: β’ Connect to IRC servers β’ Join and manage channels β’ Send and receive private messages β’ Use slash commands β’ Receive notifications β’ Switch between dark and light mode β’ Modern iPhone-friendly interface β’ App icon variants NinjaIRC is made for users who still love IRC but want a cleaner and more mobile-friendly way to chat.
IRCpug
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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. β’ A modern IRC client: Every network, one tidy list. β’ Read more, scroll less: Nicknames sit in their own column. β’ One inbox for what matters: Mentions, private messages, invitations and files. β’ Find it in your history: Search saved conversations on your device. β’ Your privacy. Your choice.: Choose when images and previews load. β’ Share files. Stay in IRC.: Manage direct DCC transfers in one place. β’ Put a face to every nick: Make your chats yours with custom avatars. β’ Make IRC feel like home: Choose your theme and text size.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NinjaIRC at Free against IRCpug's $2.99. IRCpug's advantage is device support. On in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
NinjaIRC is free to download; IRCpug costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | NinjaIRC | IRCpug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $2.99 |
| Update frequency | β | Every 4 days |
| Ads | β | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | β | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maurice den Braber | Pawel Karpinski |
In-app purchases
NinjaIRC
No in-app purchases
IRCpug
No in-app purchases







