KakaoTalk: Messaging & Calls

Name: KakaoTalk: Messaging & Calls
Rating: 4.3 (41241 reviews)
Author: Kakao Corp.

By: Kakao Corp. App

For every user. For easy use.

Overview

Version:

26.6.5

Last updated: 2026-08-03

Features & Capabilities

KakaoTalk – Korea’s no. 1 messenger is more than just a free chat app. It delivers instant connections, engaging short-form content, and smart AI features for use anytime, anywhere. Enjoy meaningful one-on-one and group conversations with friends, family, and colleagues, and discover new communities via Open Chat. You can also share photos, videos, and files with just a tap.

To make conversations easier to manage, KakaoTalk offers folder-based chat organization and the new Threads feature. You can join Voice Talk or Face Talk with up to 10 participants, switch to Face Talk, and share your screen. Real-time trends appear in Open Chat communities, and you can customize your profile to express your interests. Optional permissions are clearly presented and can be granted as needed to access location, contacts, photos, microphone, camera, and more.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication Social Media Privacy & Security

By:

Kakao Corp.

Rating:

4.30

(41,241) 805 new ratings

Version:

26.6.5 Last updated: 2026-08-03

Version code:

889212810

Creation date:

2010-03-18

Compatible devices:

Size:

513.25MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 7,553 ▲ 88

Other rankings

#29 in take keyword 39 ▼ 8#32 in messenger keyword 15 ▲ 2#41 in message keyword 30 ▲ 1#41 in touch keyword 5 ▲ #82 in replay keyword 24 ▼ 12

Other platforms

KakaoTalk : Messenger (v26.6.3)

262,366,394 2.91

(3,346,706)

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-messaging-calls/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.

Recent reviews

Meh

by Ka*****, 2026-07-31

Было нормально всё, пока не запретили, видимо на платных подписках ВПН деньги делают неплохие! Жалко походу, чтобы люди переписывались и радовались общению. Анимированная аватарка, собственный браузер и полностью тема со значком на главном меню Kakao - топ, это то, что выделяет среди многих чатов! Смайлы и стикеры - 90% платные все, русского языка нету от слова совсем. В целом, вполне хороший чат, мгновенная отправка сообщений.