# Online Chat: DUO Chat

> Meet online & chat with people! Talk, have fun, make connections in real time!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.duochat`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Red Panda App
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 7,312,786
- **Rating:** 4.05 / 5 (13,158 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2025-06-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 120 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duochat)
- **Website:** [https://duochat.app/](https://duochat.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://duochat.app/policy\_EN.html](https://duochat.app/policy_EN.html)

## Description

**DUO Chat** is a choice-based social chat app for meeting people online and starting private conversations through mutual connection. Each round presents two profiles, allowing you to choose who you would like to chat with. When the choice is mutual, a private chat opens instantly.

Skip endless profile browsing and enjoy a simple, interactive way to discover conversations. Create a profile, choose who to connect with, chat with people worldwide, and continue exploring new social connections through an engaging online experience. DUO Chat is designed for people who enjoy meeting someone new, having real-time conversations, and connecting through shared choice.

## Rankings

- #18,134 — Overall
- #133 — Social (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.duochat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `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`

## Review summary

Users broadly enjoy socializing and meeting people nearby, with many finding the app fun and easy to use. However, frequent ads and widespread bot/fake profiles drive significant negatives, with several reviewers expressing concerns about authenticity and potential scam-like behavior, which overshadows the positives for many.

### Pros

- Enjoyable to chat with and meet people locally.
- Fun to use with a positive vibe and easy feature learning.
- Positive social opportunities and interactions for meeting others.

### Cons

- Excessive and intrusive advertisements, including forced ads.
- Bots and fake profiles; lack of real people.
- Perceived deception/scam concerns related to authenticity and AI-like interactions.

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