# Chaty - Chat & Make Friends

> Chaty is a social messaging app connecting people around through private chats.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.chatyapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chaty App
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 704,642
- **Rating:** 3.84 / 5 (6,011 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.63
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-04
- **First published:** 2021-07-08
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.chatyapp)
- **Website:** [https://app.chatyapp.com](https://app.chatyapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.chatyapp.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.chatyapp.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Chaty is a fun and easy-to-use social messaging extension designed to connect you with new people around you. It offers reliable direct messaging similar to SMS, enabling you to share thoughts, photos, and GIFs instantly without complicated sign-ups or sharing personal information. With a customizable profile, you can express yourself freely, create an attractive nickname, and upload selfies to boost your social presence.

Chaty prioritizes user safety by monitoring and blocking offensive content, ensuring a secure and welcoming environment. It respects your privacy by avoiding advertising and data brokering, offering in-app purchases to enhance your messaging experience instead. Whether discussing sports, music, love, or favorite series, Chaty provides a simple, fast, and private platform to socialize and build meaningful conversations.

## Rankings

- #83,204 — Overall
- #143 — Social (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `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`
- `io.chatyapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Chaty is praised for being easy to use and effective for meeting people globally, with strong customer support and engaging chats. Recurring drawbacks include a costly pay-per-message model, concerns about fake profiles and scams, occasional connectivity/bug issues, and very basic profile data. Overall, users who value social connection over cost enjoy the app, while price and reliability concerns appear repeatedly.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a simple, intuitive interface
- Great for meeting new people with a global user base
- Helpful, responsive customer support
- Fun and engaging conversations with real people
- Long-term reliability (used by many for years)

### Cons

- High cost per message / coin-based system
- Prevalence of fake profiles and scams
- Connectivity issues and occasional app bugs (lags, mis-sent messages)
- Very limited profile details (no bio, few pictures)
- Perceived pay-to-play model limiting access to features

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