IRCpug

Powerful, modern IRC client

AED 14.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

IRCpug is a native IRC client for iPhone and iPad. Keep multiple networks, channels, and direct conversations together in an interface built for Apple devices—without hiding the parts of IRC that experienced users rely on. CONNECT YOUR WAY Use direct TCP, TLS, STARTTLS, or IRC over WebSocket. Configure alternate endpoints, automatic reconnect, IPv4 or IPv6 preference, client certificates, and SOCKS or HTTP CONNECT proxies. Strict Transport Security helps compatible networks keep future connections secure. MODERN AUTHENTICATION Authenticate with server passwords or SASL PLAIN, EXTERNAL, SCRAM, and OAUTHBEARER. Passwords, OAuth tokens, client identities, proxy credentials, channel keys, and FiSH keys are kept in Keychain-backed storage. CATCH UP AND FIND IT AGAIN IRCv3 history and supported bouncers can replay the conversation you missed. IRCpug keeps an optional SQLite archive on your device, with global search that works even when every network is offline. Mentions from all connected networks appear in one inbox. A CONVERSATION-FIRST CLIENT Read IRC formatting, reply in context, react on compatible networks, inspect members and topics, manage channels, and use a full command composer. Unread landmarks, highlights, typing indicators, drafts, notification replies, and multiple windows help conversations remain usable on both iPhone and iPad. FILES WHEN YOU NEED THEM Receive and send supported DCC transfers, resume compatible transfers, or use IRCv3 FILEHOST on configured networks. Transfers are always explicit and visible. DCC itself does not authenticate or encrypt a transfer, so accept files only from people you trust. PRIVACY AND CONTROL IRCpug contains no advertising, analytics, or third-party SDKs. Message history and search stay on your device. Remote images, videos, link previews, avatars, and network icons are off by default and have separate controls. Local ignore rules and flood protection help you manage unwanted messages. OPTIONAL BACKGROUND NOTIFICATIONS Connect through soju or another compatible IRC Web Push bouncer to receive encrypted message notifications while IRCpug is suspended or closed. Enable it in Settings—no relay URL or administrator token is required. IRCpug Push Service routes device-encrypted data to APNs and cannot decrypt message content. Turn it off at any time. OPTIONAL LEGACY ENCRYPTION FiSH compatibility can encrypt message bodies for compatible peers using a manual key or DH1080 key exchange. FiSH does not hide nicknames, channels, timing, or other IRC metadata, and it does not encrypt DCC transfers. IRCpug does not operate a public IRC service. The networks you choose have their own accounts, rules, privacy practices, and moderation policies. Requires iOS 17. Designed for iPhone and iPad.

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1.1.0 Added - The Add Channel window now browses the public channel directory of every connected network. It streams server LIST results across networks into one searchable, busiest-first list with user counts and topics, and tapping a row joins it — no need to type a channel name. Networks that advertise SAFELIST load automatically; others ask for the existing disconnect-risk confirmation first, and failed loads offer a retry. - The Add Channel window replaces the old per-network Channel List window. The server conversation's Channel List action and its deep link open the directory pre-filtered to that network. - Explicit trailing actions on network rows: a Connect button (bolt symbol, 44-point target, network-specific VoiceOver label) on disconnected networks, and a Channels button on connected networks that opens the directory filtered to that network. - Swipe actions on network rows, and Mark as Read for a whole network from its long-press menu (also added to query and DCC chat long-press menus). Changed - Server rows no longer show an unread counter; per-channel counters are unchanged. - Invitations moved to the bottom of the Add menu, and the Add button carries a numbered badge while invitations are pending. - Conversation search moved into the conversation overflow menu. - History merges for restores, catch-up, and earlier-pages append or prepend in place instead of rebuilding and re-sorting the whole transcript, with the sequence lookup hoisted out of the sort comparator. - Transcript rendering now extends its render projection incrementally when messages arrive, formats each row's timestamp once, caches row formatting and inline-media derivations, groups days without a Calendar call per message, and pins the scroll without an animation transaction per message while near the bottom. Initial scrolling in large transcripts and typing while messages keep arriving are substantially smoother.

The developer, Pawel Karpinski, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • User Content
    • Identifiers

Privacy practices may vary based, for example, on the features you use or your age. Learn More

The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More

  • Supported Features

    • VoiceOver

    • Larger Text

    • Dark Interface

    • Differentiate Without Colour Alone

    • Sufficient Contrast

    • Reduced Motion

Provider
  • Pawel Karpinski
Size
  • 34.1 MB
Category
  • Social Networking
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
13+
  • 13+
  • Contains
    Advertising
    User-Generated Content
    Social Media
Copyright
  • © 2026 Paweł Karpiński