# Buddy

> Buddy — Private & group messaging with interest-based chat rooms

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobile.ping\_app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobile.ping_app)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mobile.ping_app`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KNNK Studio LLC
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 48
- **Version:** 6.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2026-05-22
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobile.ping_app)
- **Website:** [https://api.knnkstudio.com/about](https://api.knnkstudio.com/about)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://api.knnkstudio.com/privacy-policy](https://api.knnkstudio.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Buddy brings back the fun of classic instant messaging — now with live chat rooms and private messaging in one place.<br>Join interest-based rooms around gaming, music, campus life, casual conversations, and more. Connect with others who share your interests, build your buddy list, and stay in touch your way.<br>Create rooms, set custom away messages, and express your mood — all in a clean, distraction-free experience.<br>Buddy includes user reporting and blocking tools to support a safe and respectful community.

## Rankings

- #2,259,372 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.mobile.ping_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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