KouChat

Name: KouChat
Rating: 3.8333333 (99 reviews)
Author: Christian Ihle

By: Christian Ihle App

Chat and transfer files with others on your WiFi network.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

10,030 ▲ 2

Data as of 2026-08-23

Rating:

3.83 ▼ 0.17

(99)

Version:

1.1.1

Last updated: 2018-08-07

Ranking

#559,877 ▼ 1,621

Overall

Features & Capabilities

"KouChat" is an open source, serverless LAN chat application that allows users to communicate and transfer files with others on the same WiFi network, requiring no internet connection or setup. It features group and private chats, file transfers, and customizable notifications, making it ideal for use at home, in coffee shops, or workplaces.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.1.1 Last updated: 2018-08-07

Version code:

Creation date:

2011-11-29

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Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe

Size:

2.46MB

Email:

co*****@kouchat.net

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 559,877 ▼ 1,621

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Developed by:

Christian Ihle

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.usikkert.kouchat.android

Email:

co*****@kouchat.net

Website:

http://www.kouchat.net/

User Reviews

KouChat is valued for cross-platform LAN messaging and long-term usefulness, with background message reception and office/off-grid chat capability. Recurring drawbacks include weak notification support, potential message delivery issues, LAN visibility problems between devices, and device compatibility/file-sharing limits on some devices.

Pros

Cross-platform LAN messaging and data transfer (e.g., Windows LAN to Android) with off-grid usability.
Very useful and generally reliable across devices and years of use.
Background reception: can receive messages after closing the app.
Chat feature available for office/off-grid communication and basic data transfer.

Cons

Weak or intrusive notifications: no push notifications and persistent notification can be annoying.
Unreliable delivery with no clear delivery/read receipts; messages can be dropped.
LAN visibility/connectivity issues: some devices cannot see others on the same network.
Device compatibility and feature limitations (e.g., Redmi 2 compatibility issues; can share files but not folders; limited integration with some file explorers).