Colloquy Project
For power users and IRC enthusiasts requiring mobile-optimized chat management and bouncer support.
Colloquy - IRC Client
Snapshot
Who is Colloquy Project?
Bringing desktop-class IRC chat functionality to mobile power users and enthusiasts.
Target audience
Portfolio
Last updated
Colloquy - IRC Client
v1.9.2
8.5y ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Colloquy Project?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Mobile IRC clients and chat utilities
Scale
indie
Target audience
Power users and IRC enthusiasts requiring mobile-optimized chat management and bouncer support.
Signature Patterns
- •Specialization in technical chat protocols (IRC)
- •Monetization via a one-time paid purchase model
- •Feature set focused on power-user requirements like bouncer support and multitasking
- •Extended periods of development inactivity
Portfolio momentum
The publisher has released zero updates in the last six months and its sole title has not been updated since 2018.
Portfolio
What does Colloquy Project ship?
Apps
1 app analysed
Get closer to the world of IRC by consulting news and major upcoming events.
Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.
Based on 1 of 1 app with localized market data · last scanned .
Americas (1)
- United States1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
Rivals
Who does Colloquy Project compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Both applications target the iOS IRC client market, competing for users who require mobile access to networks such as Libera and Rizon.
Contenders(3)
Both applications serve IRC users requiring mobile-optimized interfaces and bouncer support for persistent chat, competing for the same niche communication audience.
Both applications target the iOS IRC user base, competing for individuals seeking mobile-optimized chat management and server connectivity.
Both applications target technical IRC users on iOS with paid, desktop-parity feature sets designed for multi-channel management.
Same space(12)
Flows enables local communication in environments without internet, serving as a niche alternative to server-based IRC.
Keet delivers a peer-to-peer communication experience for users who require privacy without server-based dependencies.
Mona Classic targets social networking users on Mastodon, providing a specialized interface for microblogging rather than real-time chat.
Woolly functions as a Mastodon client for users who want a highly customizable social feed experience.
Monal provides an XMPP-based chat experience for users seeking a public, decentralized network similar to IRC.
Paltalk provides live, interest-based group rooms that mirror IRC channel structures but focus on video and voice.
WChat extends messaging accessibility to the wrist, catering to users who need quick communication updates without phone interaction.
Skeets focuses on Bluesky social networking, serving users who prefer decentralized microblogging over IRC-based chat rooms.
GroupMe serves as a casual group communication alternative for users who prioritize SMS-based reach over IRC protocol control.
Tusker provides a flexible client for Mastodon users who want to manage multiple timelines and notification streams.
Steam Chat acts as a companion for gaming-specific social interactions, contrasting with the general-purpose IRC protocol used by Colloquy.
Element X offers a decentralized, privacy-focused messaging alternative for users who prefer the Matrix protocol over IRC.
New entrants(1)
Near Chat offers an offline-first chat solution for local networks, contrasting with the global server-based nature of IRC.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Colloquy Project
Bottom line
Colloquy Project is a legacy indie publisher whose relevance is tied to a declining protocol. The lack of recent updates suggests a product in permanent maintenance mode rather than an active market contender.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 1
- With full intel:
- 0
- With overview:
- 1
- Website scraped:
- no
- Social presence:
- no