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.
Summarized from real user reviews of KakaoTalk. Based on 45K reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.
26.8.0
September 14, 2026
● The Chats tab now features a new Channel folder. : View Info Talk and promotional messages at a glance. ● You can now enable the Unread folder as needed. : Exclude the Unread folder from the folder list to hide it. ● Control notification settings for chatrooms in one folder. : Easily turn notifications on and off for all chatrooms within your folder. ● Press and hold videos in chatrooms to view in 2x speed. : Video speed returns to default when you stop pressing.
MoreTalk Cloud 200GB 1 month subscription
$1.99
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5 issues
Inability to delete account
Automatic account bans/restrictions
5 requests
Add iPad support
Improve account recovery and login options
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
