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CoreIRC — Addictive IRC chat app with tons of features

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2,505+
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Description

Been using CoreIRC for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that lets you connect to different IRC chat networks. Pretty solid if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you can do – you can join multiple IRC servers, chat with people, and even receive files over DCC. It’s got a really robust notification system too, so you can customize what you wanna get pinged about. And there’s cool extras like inline URL previews so you don’t have to open every link.

Look, if you’re an IRC power user, you’ll probably love this app. It’s not perfect – the UI can be a bit confusing at first and the ads can get annoying. But overall, it does the job well and is worth checking out if you’re looking for a feature-packed IRC client.

Editor Opinion

I've tested a bunch of IRC apps and CoreIRC is definitely one of the more full-featured ones. It's got all the core functionality you'd expect, plus some nice extras. The notifications are super customizable, which I really like. On the downside, the learning curve is a bit steeper than some simpler IRC clients. And the ads can get old after a while if you don't pay. But if you need a powerful, flexible IRC app, this is a great option.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of features like multiple connections, file transfers, and customizable notifications
  • Supports modern IRC authentication like SASL
  • Inline URL previews are a handy little extra
  • Free to download and use, no paywalls

Cons

  • Interface can be overwhelming at first for casual users
  • Upgrades and advanced features require in-app purchases
  • Ads are present and can get annoying

Specifications

Updated 04.10.2025
Category Communication
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Aureolin
Android Android 4.4++
Package Name co.aureolin.coreirc

Ratings

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Google Play
3.8/5
103 reviews
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User Reviews

Donald Martin Oct 15, 2025

Finally got it to connect, can see the channel list, but nothing happens after joining many channels. There is no error message. nothing.

M B Oct 15, 2025

Really needs an import option to bring irc network settings across from the go version Please add an option to sort channels in alphabetical order too, Thanks

Andrew Schmidt Oct 15, 2025

Great app but confusing at the start. You need to add your server to the left side tab before you can use it. It is in the settings of the...

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