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jurre/mogo-ios

Analysis updated 2026-07-12 · repo last pushed 2014-04-07

40Objective-CAudience · developerComplexity · 3/5DormantSetup · moderate

TLDR

A native iPhone chat app that connects to a self-hosted Mogo chat server, letting users sign in, browse rooms, and chat from their phone instead of a browser.

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  root((Mogo iOS))
    What it does
      Native iPhone chat app
      Sign in to a Mogo server
      Join and create chat rooms
    Tech stack
      Objective-C
      iOS
    Use cases
      Team chat from phone
      Community group chat
      Self-hosted chat client
    Audience
      Self-hosted chat users
      Small teams
      Friend groups
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Connect to your self-hosted Mogo chat server and chat from your iPhone.

USE CASE 2

Let a small team or friend group chat natively from their phones instead of a browser.

USE CASE 3

Browse existing chat rooms and create new ones from the app.

What is it built with?

Objective-CiOS

How does it compare?

jurre/mogo-iosalexzielenski/black-mac-os-xjuanpe/jppopsequenceanimation
Stars403529
LanguageObjective-CObjective-CObjective-C
Last pushed2014-04-072011-04-122016-02-12
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
Complexity3/53/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 1h+

Requires a running Mogo chat server to connect to, plus Xcode and Objective-C familiarity to build and configure the app.

The explanation does not mention a license, so the terms of use are unclear.

In plain English

Mogo iOS is a mobile app for iPhone that lets people participate in group chat rooms hosted on a Mogo chat server. Think of it as a dedicated mobile front-end for a self-hosted chat service, instead of opening a browser to talk with your team or community, you get a native iOS app with sign-in, room lists, and conversation views. The app is straightforward to use. You enter the web address of your Mogo server along with your username and password, and from there you can jump into existing chat rooms or create new ones. The screenshots in the project show a clean, simple interface: a login screen, a list of available rooms, an ongoing conversation, and a screen for adding new rooms. It connects to a separate open-source project called mogo-chat, which is the actual chat server doing the heavy lifting in the background. This would appeal to anyone running their own Mogo chat instance who wants a native iOS experience rather than a mobile web app. For example, a small company or friend group that set up their own chat server could use this so members can chat from their phones with a proper app icon and native interface. It is essentially a client, the app itself does not run the chat service, it just provides a way to connect to one that is already hosted somewhere. The project is written in Objective-C, which was the standard language for iOS apps before Swift became dominant. With around 40 stars and a fairly minimal README, this appears to be a smaller, community-driven project rather than a polished commercial product. The README does not go into detail about setup, configuration, or advanced features, so anyone looking to build or customize it further would likely need to dig into the code directly.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I have a self-hosted Mogo chat server running. Help me build and run the Mogo iOS app so I can connect my iPhone to my server and chat from the app.
Prompt 2
I want to customize the Mogo iOS app's login screen to include my company logo. Walk me through where to find the login view in the Objective-C code and how to add an image.
Prompt 3
The README for Mogo iOS is minimal. Help me figure out the setup steps to build this app in Xcode and configure it to point at my Mogo chat server URL.
Prompt 4
I want to add push notifications to the Mogo iOS app so I get alerted when someone sends a message in my chat room. Guide me through how to approach this in the existing Objective-C codebase.

Frequently asked questions

What is mogo-ios?

A native iPhone chat app that connects to a self-hosted Mogo chat server, letting users sign in, browse rooms, and chat from their phone instead of a browser.

What language is mogo-ios written in?

Mainly Objective-C. The stack also includes Objective-C, iOS.

Is mogo-ios actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2014-04-07).

What license does mogo-ios use?

The explanation does not mention a license, so the terms of use are unclear.

How hard is mogo-ios to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is mogo-ios for?

Mainly developer.

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