# iRelayChat

> Experience IRC the way it should be—fast, clean, and distraction-free.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pymblesoftware.irelaychat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pymblesoftware.irelaychat)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pymblesoftware.irelaychat`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pymble Software Pty Ltd
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 2
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-03
- **First published:** 2026-03-02
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pymblesoftware.irelaychat)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pymblesoftware.com/privacy-polcy/](https://pymblesoftware.com/privacy-polcy/)

## Description

iRelayChat returns with a complete rewrite! Experience IRC the way it should be—fast, clean, and distraction-free.<br>COMPLETELY REBUILT<br><br>Written from scratch in modern Kotlin, Flow, and MVVM<br>Native Android design with smooth animations<br>Dark mode and light mode support<br>Optimised for iPhone and iPad<br><br>NO ADS, EVER<br><br>Zero advertisements<br>No tracking or analytics<br>No in-app purchases<br>No subscriptions<br><br>POWERFUL IRC CLIENT<br><br>SSL/TLS encryption support<br>Multiple channel support<br>Auto-join favorite channels<br>Real-time messaging<br>User list for each channel<br>Channel topics and notifications<br><br>MODERN FEATURES<br><br>Customizable colors and themes<br>Adjustable font sizes<br>System-wide appearance integration<br>Smooth scrolling message history<br>Quick channel switching<br><br><br>CONNECT TO ANY IRC NETWORK<br><br>Libera.Chat<br>OFTC<br>EFNet<br>DALnet<br>Freenode<br>IRCnet<br>And any other IRC server<br><br>PRIVACY FOCUSED<br><br>All communication is direct to IRC servers<br>No data collection<br>No third-party services<br>Your conversations remain private<br><br>BUILT WITH MODERN TECHNOLOGY<br>This version represents a complete architectural rewrite using:<br><br>Kotlin, <br>Jetpack Compose<br>MVVM/MVI architecture patterns<br>Network framework for reliable connections<br><br>Whether you&#39;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.<br>Perfect for developers, open source contributors, hobbyists, and anyone who appreciates the simplicity and power of IRC.

## Rankings

- #3,058,628 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.pymblesoftware.irelaychat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pymblesoftware.irelaychat)