# Kasty — Chat without phone numbers

> Social network for video, communities, private communication, and creator support. (iPhone/iPad app by Vladimir Usanov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kasty/id6758812816 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vladimir Usanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872757375)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 136 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian
- Released: 2026-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-11-05
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kasty/id6758812816/reviews.md

## What is Kasty?

Kasty is a social network for video, communities, and private communication.

Publish videos, grow your community, meet people with similar interests, and communicate in the way that fits you best — from public comments to private chats and calls.

FOR CREATORS AND COMMUNITIES
- Publish videos and posts in the feed
- Grow your profile and community
- Engage with your audience through comments, reposts, and replies
- Support creators and receive support through Kasty Hearts
- Create channels and communities around your interests

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE IN ONE APP
Kasty combines social networking and communication tools:
- Public posts and video feed
- Private and group chats
- Voice and video calls
- Communities, channels, and comments
- Flexible controls over who can message you and who can see your content

NO PHONE NUMBER REQUIRED
Create your account without linking a phone number. Quick sign up with email or Apple ID.

BUILT-IN VIDEO EDITOR
Edit videos directly in the app:
- text
- music
- effects
- stickers
- covers

PRIVACY AND SECURITY
- KSMP Whisper: protected chats and calls with end-to-end encryption (E2E)
- KSMP Whisper Ultra OOB: enhanced mode with offline key verification
- KSMP IronCircle: control who can contact you
- Flexible privacy settings for profiles and publications
- Protection against spam and unwanted contacts

Important: regular chats use the app’s protected transport, but they are not E2E. For end-to-end encrypted messaging, please use KSMP Whisper.
Documentation is available through the links at the end of this description.

FAMILY SAFETY
Kasty SafeKid — parental controls:
- manage your child’s contacts
- control usage time
- set everything up in just a few minutes
- use a separate access password (not your iPhone password)

CORE FEATURES
- Videos and posts
- Comments, replies, and reposts
- Private and group chats
- Voice and video calls
- Communities and channels
- Creator support through Hearts
- Kasty Plus premium subscription
- SafeKid parental controls

Kasty is for people who want more than just watching content — it is a place to build your circle, your community, and your own communication space.

Terms of Use EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://kasty.app/privacy.html?lang=en

KSMP Whisper End-to-End Encryption Policy: https://kasty.app/security.html?lang=en
Protected chat creation flow for Whisper / Whisper Ultra OOB: https://kasty.app/docs/ksmp-whisper-e2e-pipeline.html?lang=en
KSMP Whisper protocol documentation: https://kasty.app/docs/index.html?lang=en

Support: support@kasty.ch

## Key features

- Publish videos and posts
- Grow communities and profiles
- Private and group chats
- Voice and video calls
- Built-in video editor
- End-to-end encrypted messaging
- Parental controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kasty Plus на 1 год | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kasty Hearts 10000 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 120 Hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Hearts | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Hearts | $49.99 | one-time |
| 60000 Hearts | $499.99 | one-time |
| 22000 Hearts | $199.99 | one-time |
| 350 Hearts | $4.99 | one-time |
| 125000 Hearts | $999.99 | one-time |
| Kasty Hearts 100000 | $899.99 | one-time |


## Is Kasty safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Kasty.

## Is Kasty legit?

Kasty appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Kasty is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kasty/id6758812816/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Не работает приложение

*2026-03-06*

Приложение исправно запустилось и даже дало зарегаться. Но сразу после регистрации через почту приложение вылетело и больше не дает запустить его. Тупо постоянно вылетает. В моменте даже сложилось ощущение что приложение создано для сбора каких либо данных, но в этом я сомневаюсь. Так же как и сомневаюсь в том что это какой то недо форк тг, как что то по типу ВКшной «телеги»

**Developer response:** Добрый день, большое спасибо за Ваш отзыв!

Мне очень жаль, что Вы столкнусь с данной проблемой.
К сожалению после недавнего обновления она начала возникать на девайсах с iOS 17 или iOS 16. Жаль что Вы не смогли использовать приложение.

Над решением проблемы я сейчас занимаюсь и в скором времени выпущу обновление решающее ошибку.

Ошибку признаю, версию выпустил раньше чем была достаточно протестирована, из-за одиночной разработки такое может возникать.

С уважением,
Владимир

## Frequently asked questions about Kasty

### What is Kasty?

Kasty is a social network designed for video sharing, community building, and private communication. It allows users to publish videos, engage with audiences, and connect through chats and calls.

### Does Kasty require a phone number?

No, Kasty does not require a phone number for account creation. You can sign up quickly using your email or Apple ID.

### What privacy features does Kasty offer?

Kasty offers KSMP Whisper for end-to-end encrypted chats and calls, KSMP IronCircle for contact control, and flexible privacy settings for profiles and content. Regular chats use protected transport but are not E2E.

### Can I edit videos within Kasty?

Yes, Kasty includes a built-in video editor that allows you to add text, music, effects, and stickers to your videos directly within the app.

### What is Kasty Plus?

Kasty Plus is a premium subscription that offers enhanced features. It is available annually for $49.99 and includes a 14-day free trial.

### Does Kasty have ads?

No, Kasty does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases and a premium subscription.

### What are the parental controls in Kasty?

Kasty SafeKid provides parental controls to manage a child's contacts, control usage time, and set up access with a separate password, ensuring a safer environment for younger users.

### What devices is Kasty available on?

Currently, Kasty is supported on iPhone devices. The latest version is 1.23.18, and it was last updated on November 4, 2026.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.23.18 — 2026-11-04

Improved email sign-in, including code entry, resend timing and expired confirmation messages.

### 1.23.17 — 2026-11-02

Improved video publishing, keyboard behavior, and navigation. Fixed display issues with messages and avatars in chats and channels.

### 1.23.16 — 2026-10-31

Fixed video playback in the feed and resuming after switching apps. Improved processing status updates for uploaded videos and unread message counts. Reduced stuttering when refreshing chats.

### 1.23.15 — 2026-10-28

Light-mode chats now have a soft gray background and white incoming messages. Fixed spacing and text alignment in messages, including replies and messages with attachments.

### 1.23.14 — 2026-10-26

Improved message layouts in groups and channels. Fixed sender name spacing, text wrapping, comment buttons, and reaction placement.

## More apps by Vladimir Usanov

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All apps by Vladimir Usanov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1872757375

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