Comparison

iRelayChat vs WhatsTheCode

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

WhatsTheCode

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes with a simple camera point. Access, download, and share detailed information from any scanned code instantly. Its user-friendly design makes it ideal for personal, work, or shopping needs.

Highlights
  • Fast QR code and barcode scanning
  • Instant display of detailed code information
  • Download code images
  • Share code images
  • User-friendly design
Features
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WhatsTheCode is your go-to app for fast and easy QR code and barcode scanning. With its intuitive interface, scanning any code is as simple as pointing your camera. Get all the information you need about the scanned code in seconds. Whether it's a product, website, or other data, WhatsTheCode makes it easy to access, download, and share the image of the code directly with friends, family, or colleagues. Key Features: - Fast QR code and barcode scanning - Instant display of detailed code information - Download the QR code or barcode image - Share code images via social media, email, or messaging apps - Clean, simple, and user-friendly design Whether you’re scanning for personal use, work, or shopping, WhatsTheCode makes it easy!

Screenshots

iRelayChat1 screens
WhatsTheCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WhatsTheCode at Free against iRelayChat's $0.99. WhatsTheCode also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

WhatsTheCode is free to download; iRelayChat costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iRelayChat versus WhatsTheCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRelayChatWhatsTheCode
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPYMBLE SOFTWARE PTY LTDMintflavour sas di Codella Tommaso & C.

Customer experience

iRelayChat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

WhatsTheCode

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iRelayChat

No in-app purchases

None

WhatsTheCode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRelayChat free?
iRelayChat costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WhatsTheCode free?
WhatsTheCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRelayChat or WhatsTheCode have ads?
Neither iRelayChat nor WhatsTheCode shows ads.

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