# Cloak Chat

> Privacy messenger that keeps your chats safe

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.cloakchat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.cloakchat)

## Overview

- **ID:** `app.cloakchat`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Able Co., Ltd.
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 14
- **Version:** 1.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-16
- **First published:** 2026-07-01
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.cloakchat)
- **Website:** [https://cloakchat.app](https://cloakchat.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cloakchat.app/privacy](https://cloakchat.app/privacy)

## Description

Cloak is a messenger that puts your privacy first.<br>From everyday conversations to sensitive topics — only you and your friends can see them.<br><br>▸ Strong Privacy<br>  • Messages are accessible only by sender and receiver (Row-Level Security)<br>  • Phone numbers are sent as SHA-256 hashes only, never plain text<br>  • Blocks app switcher previews, screenshots, and screen recording<br><br>▸ Optional Lock Screen (opt-in, never forced)<br>  • Opens straight to the messenger by default — turn on extra protection in Settings<br>  • When on, the app is protected by a 4-digit PIN<br>  • Auto-locks instantly on background / screen-off (only when lock is on)<br><br>▸ Safe Community<br>  • Report users or messages — reviewed within 24 hours<br>  • Block users — their messages are hidden from you immediately<br>  • Zero-tolerance policy for objectionable content (Terms Article 14)<br><br>▸ Friend Discovery by Contacts<br>  • Hash-based matching — plain numbers never sent<br>  • Only Cloak members are added automatically<br><br>▸ Familiar Chat UI<br>  • Message bubbles, message grouping, read receipts<br>  • Real-time messaging<br><br>▸ Available in Korean + English (full parity across both locales)<br><br>▸ Permanent account deletion — available anytime in Settings (all data immediately deleted)<br><br>7-day free trial, then $2.99 / month or $28.99 / year (≈20% off). Pricing and free trial details are shown on the in-app purchase screen.<br>Operator: Able Co., Ltd. · Contact: companyable@naver.com

## Rankings

- #2,729,998 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `app.cloakchat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.cloakchat)