Comparison

NinjaIRC vs javi!

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

Head to head
About

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: • Connect to IRC servers • Join and manage channels • Send and receive private messages • Use slash commands • Receive notifications • Switch between dark and light mode • Modern iPhone-friendly interface • App icon variants NinjaIRC is made for users who still love IRC but want a cleaner and more mobile-friendly way to chat.

About

javi!

Features
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IRC is alive — and it can be convenient and modern! The javi! IRC client brings you the experience you expect from modern messengers while keeping the best of classic IRC chats. Chat with people on popular networks, or create your own independent community by connecting to your own IRC server. And enjoy it all in a modern interface, just like any modern messenger — with reactions, push notifications, channels, and more. What we offer: • Connect to any IRC server • Channels and direct messages • A modern interface for classic IRC servers • IRCv3 support • Message history • Push notifications on the official javi! server • Your chats are safely stored in your private iCloud • Safety tools: block or report users • A set of retro smileys! • No ads or trackers javi! is an independent IRC client. Third-party IRC servers are operated by their respective owners and may not support every client feature. BRING BACK YOUR 2003!

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NinjaIRC at 16.6 against javi!'s 18.0. On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
NinjaIRC versus javi!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNinjaIRCjavi!
PriceFreeFree
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB10 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMaurice den BraberAndrey Makeev

In-app purchases

None

NinjaIRC

No in-app purchases

None

javi!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NinjaIRC free?
NinjaIRC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is javi! free?
javi! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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