# Monkey - make new friends

> Instant video chat with cool people. Live video call & make friends with Monkey!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `cool.monkey.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Monkey Group
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 24,493,607
- **Rating:** 3.76 / 5 (73,135 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.68.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2018-04-02
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 151 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cool.monkey.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.monkey.app](https://www.monkey.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.monkey.app/privacy](https://www.monkey.app/privacy)

## Description

Monkey makes it easy to meet new people and make friends online. Created by five teens in LA, Monkey celebrates individuality and self-discovery in a vibrant space for social connection. With over 30 million users worldwide, Monkey offers fast, fun ways to connect through live video chat and simple messaging.

Key features include **Personalized Profiles** with mood and a profile song, **Cards** for swiping, **Video Chat** for authentic conversations, **Squad Chat** for group video calls, and **Text Chat** for quick DMs.

## Rankings

- #6,279 — Overall
- #33 — Social (Gross)
- #59 — Social (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `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.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECORD_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `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`
- `cool.monkey.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

The app is praised for its social value and ease of making friends, with strong communication features and overall enjoyment. However, multiple reviews highlight negative experiences related to payments (subscription costs followed by bans/restrictions), reliability problems (not working, lag), insufficient developer support, and intrusive ads. These recurring issues overshadow the positives for many users, indicating good social potential but concerning monetization, reliability, and support.

### Pros

- Helps users make new friends and social connections.
- Excellent for communication and messaging.
- Fun and enjoyable to use.
- Some users report finding meaningful connections.

### Cons

- Billing and subscription problems, including bans or restrictions after paying.
- Reliability issues: app not working properly and lag.
- Insufficient developer support and communication.
- Ads and monetization feel intrusive.

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