The best native Mac IRC client was once Textual, but it has been discontinued by its author. However, a new alternative has emerged in the form of bIRC, created by Fredrik Blank. The developer of bIRC started working on the project in 2025, implementing the IRC specification in Swift and adding IRCv3 extensions and a user interface. The project was driven by the joy of programming rather than financial gain. The developer is satisfied with the result and has launched bIRC as a free IRCv3 client for Mac. The app has a modern design and is well-documented, with a nice documentation page available. The author of the article installed bIRC and found it to be a nice and well-designed app, despite not being a regular IRC user. bIRC is available for free download from the App Store, with additional pro features available for a one-time purchase of $13. The pro upgrade can be purchased to support the development of the app, even for those who do not use IRC frequently. Overall, bIRC is a great new Mac app that is worth celebrating, with its good documentation and nice design making it a standout among other apps.