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KakaoTalk: Messaging & Calls

KakaoTalk: Messaging & Calls

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41K ratings
1376 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 18, 2010
  • August 3, 2026

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Developer

Kakao Corp.
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Connect with friends, family, and colleagues through instant messaging, voice and video calls, and file sharing. Organize conversations with folders and threads, and discover communities through Open Chat. Enhance your profile and enjoy AI features.

✓Instant messaging and group chats
✓Voice and video calls with screen sharing
✓File and photo sharing
✓Chat organization with folders and threads
✓Open Chat communities for discovering interests
✓Customizable user profiles
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of KakaoTalk. Based on 41K reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great communication app
  • 💡Customizable themes and profiles
  • 👍Convenient for Koreans
  • 🚀Reliable messaging

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒Restrictive for non-Koreans
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 👎Confusing and frustrating user experience
  • 🐛Messaging and call issues
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What's New in KakaoTalk

26.6.5

August 3, 2026

KakaoTalk is updated regularly in order to improve user experience and security. This update includes enhanced app usability and minor bug fixes to make instant messaging even more fun.

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Subscription plans

Talk Cloud 200GB

Talk Cloud 200GB 1 month subscription

$3.991 Month
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In-App Purchases

$1.99

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Charts

Top Free

📉 111-2

Social Networking

This app dropped -2 positions in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on August 9, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 149-3

Social Networking

This app dropped -3 positions in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on August 9, 2026.

Events

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Но иногда могут приходить сообщения из Южной Кореи с задержкой
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Terrible

The worst messenger I ever used: slow, unreliable (you won’t get notifications most of the time, you won’t receive messages until you open the app manually and check), existing functionality is MODEST to say the least. Also, login scheme is made by aliens who doesn’t know what’s good UI/UX IS.
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Google Drive pic transfer is super slow only to kakaotalk!!

Transferring pics from Google Drive is super slow only to kakaotalk. Transferring to WhatsApp or other messaging app is super fast
OopparalaOopparala

The BEST communication

I am resting at home after total knee replacement surgery.

If I did not have a KAKAO, I would be cooped up in my room without much social interaction.

Through KAKAO, I am able to communicate with my friends near and far, which kept my spirits up.

Thank you, TEAM KAKAO!!!
Appreciative client.Appreciative client.

Bad

Meh
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Inability to delete account

Bug

Automatic account bans/restrictions

Bug

Inconsistent performance and stability issues

Bug

Verification code and login problems

Bug

Syncing and backup issues when changing devices

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add iPad support

Feature

Improve account recovery and login options

Feature

Add more language and region support

Feature

Improve organization and search for emoticons

Feature

Add 'typing' indicator and 'online' status

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FAQ

What is KakaoTalk?

KakaoTalk is a free messenger app that facilitates instant communication through text, voice, and video calls. It also offers features for sharing files, discovering communities via Open Chat, and organizing conversations with tools like folders and threads.

What are the key features of KakaoTalk?

Key features include one-on-one and group chats, Voice Talk and Face Talk with up to 10 participants and screen sharing, easy file and photo sharing, chat organization with folders and threads, and the ability to join Open Chat communities based on interests. Users can also customize their profiles.

Is KakaoTalk free to use?

The core messaging and calling features of KakaoTalk are free to use. However, the app does offer in-app purchases, and may display advertisements, indicating a 'free with in-app purchases' monetization model.

What devices is KakaoTalk compatible with?

KakaoTalk is available on various devices and may request permissions for location services, contacts, photos, Bluetooth, microphone, speech recognition, camera, notifications, Face ID, and Siri. This suggests broad compatibility across mobile operating systems and potentially desktop applications.

What are common use cases for KakaoTalk?

Common use cases include staying connected with friends and family through instant messaging and calls, collaborating with colleagues, sharing media and files easily, and discovering new communities and trends through Open Chat. Users can also personalize their profiles to express their interests.