Why Does XChat Require iOS 26?
XChat requires iOS 26.0 or later for iPhone devices, and iPadOS 26.0 or later for iPad devices. This is confirmed by the official App Store listing.
Confirmed Facts
Minimum iOS version: 26.0
Minimum iPadOS version: 26.0
Older iOS versions will not be able to download or run XChat
Not Yet Confirmed
Why iOS 26 specifically is required
Whether support for older iOS versions will be added later