KakaoTalk : Messenger

Name: KakaoTalk : Messenger
Rating: 4.4 (45310 reviews)
Author: Kakao Corp.

By: Kakao Corp. App

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Overview

Version:

26.8.1

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Features & Capabilities

KakaoTalk is Korea’s leading messenger for one-on-one and group conversations with friends, family, and colleagues. Share photos, videos, files, contacts, and locations, while organizing chats with folders, editing messages, and keeping discussions focused with Threads.

Connect through group Voice Talk or Face Talk with up to 10 people, share your screen, and use fun effects during calls. Explore real-time topics in Open Chat communities, customize your profile, and access smart AI-powered features for more convenient conversations.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Kakao Corp.

Rating:

4.40

(45,310) 637 new ratings

Version:

26.8.1 Last updated: 2026-09-17

Version code:

891379021

Creation date:

2010-03-18

Compatible devices:

Size:

553.79MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-20

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 7,051 ▲ 63

Other rankings

#28 in messenger keyword 15 ▼ 2#33 in interface keyword 8 ▲ 12#48 in take keyword 37 ▼ 12#71 in message keyword 31 ▼ 21#92 in touch keyword 12 ▲

Other platforms

KakaoTalk : Messenger (v26.8.1)

262,712,772 2.95

(3,327,436)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Kakao Corp.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kakaotalk-messenger/id362057947

Website:

https://www.kakaocorp.com/page/service/service/KakaoTalk

User Reviews

User feedback is mixed. Many praise KakaoTalk for an easy-to-use interface and reliable messaging to stay in touch with family and friends. Some consider it among the best messaging apps. However, repeated complaints focus on login/authentication problems and broken data backup/restoration, a bloated app with intrusive ads and heavy features, poor customer support, and instability after updates or OS changes. These issues undermine reliability for a sizable subset of users, despite the app's continued popularity among long-time users.

Pros

Easy to use and navigate UI.
Reliable for staying in touch with family and friends.
Some reviewers consider KakaoTalk among the best messaging apps.

Cons

Persistent login/authentication failures and difficulty restoring data.
Bloated app with intrusive ads and heavy features, leading to performance issues.
Poor customer support and lack of clear troubleshooting guidance.
Update-induced instability and data-backup problems.
Compatibility issues and not working well after OS updates.