Comparison

iRelayChat vs Keyboard Macros PRO

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

Head to head
About

iRelayChat

Experience IRC with a fast, clean, and distraction-free client. This app offers a completely rebuilt interface with native iOS design, customizable themes, and robust IRC features like SSL/TLS encryption and multiple channel support. Connect to any IRC network with a privacy-focused approach.

Highlights
  • Completely rebuilt in Swift and SwiftUI
  • Native iOS design with smooth animations
  • SSL/TLS encryption support
  • Multiple channel support
  • Customizable colors and themes
  • Connect to any IRC network
  • Privacy-focused with no data collection
Features
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iRelayChat returns with a complete rewrite! Experience IRC the way it should be—fast, clean, and distraction-free. COMPLETELY REBUILT Written from scratch in modern Swift and SwiftUI Native iOS design with smooth animations Dark mode and light mode support Optimized for iPhone and iPad NO ADS, EVER Zero advertisements No tracking or analytics No in-app purchases No subscriptions POWERFUL IRC CLIENT SSL/TLS encryption support Multiple channel support Auto-join favorite channels Real-time messaging User list for each channel Channel topics and notifications MODERN FEATURES Customizable colors and themes Adjustable font sizes System-wide appearance integration Smooth scrolling message history Quick channel switching CONNECT TO ANY IRC NETWORK Libera.Chat OFTC EFNet DALnet Freenode IRCnet And any other IRC server PRIVACY FOCUSED All communication is direct to IRC servers No data collection No third-party services Your conversations remain private BUILT WITH MODERN TECHNOLOGY This version represents a complete architectural rewrite using: Swift 5 SwiftUI for native UI MVVM/MVI architecture patterns Network framework for reliable connections Combine for reactive programming Whether you're a longtime IRC user or discovering it for the first time, iRelayChat provides a clean, modern experience for staying connected to IRC communities worldwide. Perfect for developers, open source contributors, hobbyists, and anyone who appreciates the simplicity and power of IRC.

About

Keyboard Macros PRO

Automate text input by creating custom shortcuts for frequently used phrases and information. Quickly insert addresses, greetings, jokes, and more into any app with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Create custom text shortcuts
  • Insert text into any app
  • Sync shortcuts via iCloud
  • Organize shortcuts into categories
  • Pre-loaded examples and content
  • Drag and drop reordering
Features
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Keyboard Macros PRO is an easy-to-use yet very powerful keyboard macro app that lets you, with one tap, retype text and phrases that you use often. For example, when ordering items on the web, you can quickly enter your email address, name, address, etc., with just a single tap. The app comes with dozens of example macros to get your mind working on the many creative ways you can use the app. Here are just a few examples of who Keyboard Macros PRO is great for: • SALESPEOPLE who repeatedly email or text message with the same replies. • SINGLES using TINDER or other dating apps to quickly ask and reply to typical dating questions. No more typing the same thing over, and over, and over... • JUST FOR FUN with text messaging your favorite EMOJIS, EMOJI ART, ASCII ART and even loads of JOKES and KNOCK KNOCK JOKES that come pre-installed. • CUSTOMER SUPPORT reps to quickly respond with answers to common questions. • UBER/LYFT DRIVERS to quickly text riders with usual replies. • AIRBNB HOSTS to quickly email or text message guests with check-in instructions. • EVERYONE! You'll be surprised all the creative ways you'll find to use it. Check out these great features! • KEYBOARD EXTENSION: Insert large amounts of text into any app with one tap from keyboard. • ALL APPS: Works with iMessage, Email, Tinder, Kik, and virtually any app. • iCLOUD: Saves your text shortcuts to iCloud so they can be shared between devices. • CATEGORIES: Organize your shortcuts into unlimited Categories. • DRAG N DROP: Reorder Shortcuts and Categories by simply dragging and dropping them. • PRE-LOADED EXAMPLES: Comes pre-loaded with dozens of examples, including Emojis, Emoji Art, ASCII Art, Jokes, etc. Here are the example categories that come pre-loaded with the app: • Name (first, last, full, etc.) • Home (email, phone, address, etc.) • Work (email, phone, address, etc.) • Misc. (Soc. Security number, DL number, License Plate number, etc.) • Responses (on phone, in meeting, etc.) • Greetings (good morning, good night, etc.) • Passwords • Credit Cards • Emojis • Emoji Art • ASCII Art • Websites (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) • Jokes • Knock, Knock Jokes • Quotes • Dating Responses • Dating Ice Breakers TO INSTALL THE KEYBOARD EXTENSION:   Run your device's Settings app, then go to General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add a New Keyboard... > Macros PRO. NEED HELP? Run the app and tap the Help button for a tutorial video that shows you how to turn on the keyboard extension as well as adding and editing the macros. Also, feel free to contact us anytime at support@clipish.net

Screenshots

iRelayChat3 screens
Keyboard Macros PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Keyboard Macros PRO at 3.4 against iRelayChat's 1.5. Keyboard Macros PRO also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). iRelayChat's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

iRelayChat costs $0.99 and Keyboard Macros PRO $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Keyboard Macros PRO holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keyboard Macros PRO has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRelayChat ships an update every 2 weeks, Keyboard Macros PRO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iRelayChat versus Keyboard Macros PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRelayChatKeyboard Macros PRO
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)3.4 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPYMBLE SOFTWARE PTY LTDDating DNA, Inc.

Customer experience

iRelayChat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Keyboard Macros PRO

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

iRelayChat

No in-app purchases

None

Keyboard Macros PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRelayChat free?
iRelayChat costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Keyboard Macros PRO free?
Keyboard Macros PRO costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRelayChat or Keyboard Macros PRO?
Keyboard Macros PRO is rated higher. iRelayChat averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Keyboard Macros PRO averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.
Do iRelayChat or Keyboard Macros PRO have ads?
Neither iRelayChat nor Keyboard Macros PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRelayChat or Keyboard Macros PRO?
iRelayChat ships an update every 2 weeks, and Keyboard Macros PRO every 3 weeks. Most recently, iRelayChat was updated on October 5, 2026 and Keyboard Macros PRO on October 9, 2026.

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