# Chat-in Instant Messenger

> Chat-in is an app that allows you messaging with your friends and family.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chat.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chat.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.chat.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kale İleri Teknoloji Ltd. Şti.
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 914,771
- **Rating:** 4.01 / 5 (4,014 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.5.7Google1.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2016-07-02
- **Publisher country:** TR
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chat.android)
- **Website:** [http://chatin.io](http://chatin.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://chatin.io/legal/en/privacypolicy.html](https://chatin.io/legal/en/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

Chat-in Instant Messenger is a user-friendly app designed to keep you connected with friends and family worldwide. Compatible with Android smartphones, it uses your phone's Internet connection (4G, 3G, 2G, or Wi-Fi) for fast and reliable communication. Chat-in offers free messaging without any subscription fees or ads, making it an excellent choice for staying in touch without extra costs.

Security is a top priority, with end-to-end encryption ensuring your messages remain private and protected from third parties. The app also supports offline messaging, storing your last messages when the device is offline, so you never lose important communication. Additional features include read receipts to know when messages are seen and customizable profile photos. Discover a fast, secure, and effortless way to chat with Chat-in Instant Messenger.

## Rankings

- #71,695 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RAISED_THREAD_PRIORITY`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.chat.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.chat.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.chat.android.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed. Many describe the app as good or better, with some praising privacy features. However, several reports cite reliability problems (glitches, message delays, and intermittent communication) and a few label the app as 'sucks' or raise security concerns such as possible malware. There are also calls for updates and feature enhancements (thread replies, reactions, sounds). Overall sentiment leans positive but with notable quality and security caveats.

### Pros

- Overall positive sentiment: many reviews describe the app as 'good'
- Strong positive buzz: references to 'great', 'fantastic', or 'best' appear in multiple reviews
- Privacy-oriented usage highlighted (private chats)

### Cons

- App is described as 'sucks' in multiple reviews
- Reliability issues: glitches, delays, and occasional communication failures
- Security concerns raised (malware claim)

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