# KakaoTalk : Messenger — For every user. For easy use.

> Free messenger with chat, voice/video calls, file sharing, and community features. (iPhone/iPad app by Kakao Corp..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakaotalk-messenger/id362057947 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kakao Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/362057950)
- Category: Social Networking, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 42,959 App Store ratings · 1,411 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 548 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 5 more
- Released: 2010-03-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakaotalk-messenger/id362057947/reviews.md

## What is KakaoTalk?

■ KakaoTalk – Korea’s no. 1 messenger
KakaoTalk is more than just a free messenger. It brings you instant connection, fun short-form content, and smart AI features—anytime, anywhere. Enjoy meaningful one-on-one and group conversations with friends, family, and colleagues, and discover new communities you're interested in via Open Chat. You can also share photos, videos, and files in just a tap!
 
■ Chat made easier, experience made better
Keep your chats organized with folders, and easily edit or delete messages you’ve sent. Keep discussions on track with the new Threads feature, so every topic stays clear and easy to follow.
  
■ Voice Talk & Face Talk with screen sharing
Hop on a group Voice Talk or Face Talk with up to 10 people. During a call, you can switch to Face Talk or share your screen. Make your Face Talk more fun with various screen effects.
 
■ See trends at a glance in Open Chat communities
Discover real-time trends in Open Chat communities without entering a chat room. Choose a topic of interest and dive straight into the conversation.
 
■ Your profile with extra dimensionality
Your profile is your own space to showcase your interests and tastes. Feel free to set your profile visibility by chat room.
 
KakaoTalk may request access permissions to deliver its full range of features. You can still use the app without granting optional permissions, though some functions may be limited. 
 
[Optional permissions]
 - Location Services: For searching and sharing location information
 - Contacts: For adding friends, and sending contacts and profiles
 - Photos: For sending and saving photos, videos, and files
 - Bluetooth: For connecting to wireless audio devices
 - Microphone: For Voice Talk, Face Talk, voice messages, and recording
 - Speech Recognition: For speech-to-text transcriptions
 - Camera: For Face Talk, capturing photos/videos, and scanning QR codes and card numbers
 - Notifications: For receiving various alerts and message notifications
 - Face ID: Biometric authentication for in-app security verification
 - Siri: Access to read or write chat messages through Siri
 
* “KakaoTalk,” “Info Talk,” “Open Chat,” “Face Talk,” etc., are registered trademarks (®) and trademarks (™) of Kakao Corp. ® and ™ symbols are omitted in the app.
 
[KakaoTalk on social]
 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakao.today 
 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kakaobrandmedia
 
[Kakao Customer Service] 
https://cs.kakao.com/helps?service=8

## Key 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talk Cloud 200GB | $3.99 | per month |
| Emoticon Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| (Discontinued)Talk Cloud 100GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Talk Cloud 50GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Talk Cloud 30GB | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smilebrush Emoticon | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 CHOCO | $4.39 | one-time |
| Feel Happy Emoticons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Ticket | $2.19 | one-time |
| Item Ticket | $3.29 | one-time |
| Item Ticket | $4.39 | one-time |
| 200 CHOCO | $2.19 | one-time |
| 300 CHOCO | $3.29 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #102 in Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)
- #150 in Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

## What do users think of KakaoTalk?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Restrictive for non-Koreans
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Confusing and frustrating user experience
- 🐛 Messaging and call issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to delete account
- Automatic account bans/restrictions
- Inconsistent performance and stability issues
- Verification code and login problems
- Syncing and backup issues when changing devices

**Most requested features**

- Add iPad support
- Improve account recovery and login options
- Add more language and region support
- Improve organization and search for emoticons
- Add 'typing' indicator and 'online' status

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,411)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakaotalk-messenger/id362057947/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Worse

*2026-08-26, version 26.7.1*

Can’t properly send videos or images in chat

### 1/5 — Trash app

*2026-08-25, version 26.7.1*

Garbage app written by a joke of a company. Basic functionalities don’t work. Learn how to code

### 1/5 — SCAM WARNING!!!

*2026-08-25, version 26.7.1*

It forces you to send a very expensive text message to a Korean number to “verify”. 
The verification either takes ages or doesn’t go thru I dont know, got tired of waiting. 
If allowed to be in the UK app store it should work in the UK and have a UK means of verification. 
Total useless app in the UK and a scam to take your money from a text message to Korea.

### 4/5 — Review

*2026-08-25, version 26.7.1*

Really good and easy to use! I wish I could translate messages in app though but other than that, it’s really good!

### 1/5 — Lame

*2026-08-25, version 26.7.1*

Least user friendly stupid app ever. get with the program man

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-08-25, version 26.7.1*

Had to get it for work, ads are annoying unlike WhatsApp. It’s easy to use though

### 1/5 — 보내기가 안되요

*2026-08-25, version 26.7.1*

카톡 보내기가 잘 안되요

### 5/5 — Great messaging tool not only for Koreans

*2026-08-22, version 26.7.1*

I hope this app isn’t only used by koreans because it it simply so great.

### 3/5 — I do like it but…

*2026-08-22, version 26.7.1*

I hate how you can only make one account per phone number 😣

### 5/5 — 굳

*2026-08-22, version 26.7.1*

카톡 넘 좋아요

## Frequently asked questions about KakaoTalk

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.7.2 — 2026-08-26

● View and manage your likes, saves, comments, and more—all in one place with View All Activities.
: Check it out under Profile Home > More > View All Activities.

● The +Plus menu now has a list layout.
: Quickly send recent photos directly from the top.

### 26.7.1 — 2026-08-14

● View and manage your likes, saves, comments, and more—all in one place with View All Activities.
: Check it out under Profile Home > More > View All Activities.

● The +Plus menu now has a list layout.
 : Quickly send recent photos directly from the top.

### 26.7.0 — 2026-08-12

● View and manage your likes, saves, comments, and more—all in one place with View All Activities.
: Check it out under Profile Home > More > View All Activities.

### 26.6.5 — 2026-08-03

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.

### 26.6.4 — 2026-07-23

● You can now enjoy richer conversations in Open Chat with Chatbot beta.
: Open the side menu in an Open Chatroom where chatbot is enabled to access the “Chatbot beta” menu.

● You can now delete sent messages for everyone in Channel chatrooms.
: Within 24 hours of sending a message, press and hold it to delete it for everyone.

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