# Piko Chat — the internet, but fun again > Nostalgic social chat with pixel art notes, private letters, and themed rooms. (iPhone/iPad app by Ebonnee Almeida.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piko-chat/id6760045658 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ebonnee Almeida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882489118) - Category: Social Networking, Graphics & Design - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,542 App Store ratings · 174 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 78 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-06-11 - Data updated: 2026-09-09 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piko-chat/id6760045658/reviews.md ## What is Piko Chat? the internet, but fun again! Piko Chat is a nostalgic social app inspired by the 2000s internet. Customize your profile, send letters, draw pixel art, and meet new people. Join Pods to talk about art, life, internet nostalgia, or whatever you’re into. In Piko Chat you can: - Customize your profile - Send and receive letters - Draw pixel art messages - Join Pods and communities - Reply and react to posts - Meet people from around the world Make your profile yours with themes, pixel avatars, status bars, photos, and more. No algorithmic feed. No AI content. No influencers. Just people making things, talking, and hanging out. If you miss Frutiger Aero, old forums, custom profiles, pixel art, and the old internet, you’ll probably feel at home here. Piko Chat. chat like it’s 2006. Subscription Some features in Piko Chat may require a paid subscription. Pricing, renewal terms, free trial information, and cancellation options are shown in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy https://pikochat.net/privacy Terms of Service https://pikochat.net/terms ## Key features - Send pixel art notes and private letters - Engage in themed 'pod' chat rooms - React to messages and keep conversations alive - Customize profile, status bar, and theme - Add optional public pins to a world map - No endless feed or influencer focus ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Piko Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year | | Piko Plus Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days | | Piko Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month | | Piko Plus Yearly Offer | $19.99 | per year | | Piko Plus Yearly Supporter | $24.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Piko Coins | $19.99 | one-time | | Piko Coins | $99.99 | one-time | | 600 Piko Coins | $8.99 | one-time | | 100 Piko Coins | $1.99 | one-time | | 300 Piko Coins | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 174) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piko-chat/id6760045658/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Very easy *2026-08-30, version 1.0.12* Very easy and fun to use ### 5/5 — Better than social media *2026-08-30, version 1.0.12* Love web revival, such a great site ^^ ### 1/5 — I want to love it *2026-08-30, version 1.0.12* I want to love it and even get off of other socials for it but the constant bombardment of get pico plus ads is ridiculous and feels like it goes against why an app like this was made in the first place. ### 5/5 — I LOVE THIS APPPPP *2026-08-30, version 1.0.12* only thing is i wish it was android too I didn’t realize it wasn’t right away, and i sent an invite to my sister but she couldn’t install:( if possible can u make this app android too? ### 5/5 — Cool app *2026-08-30, version 1.0.12* Idk what else to say ### 5/5 — love this!! *2026-08-30, version 1.0.12* oh my gosh, I seriously love this app. everyone is so nice, funny and just amazing. the devs are so kind, they actually respond to feedback and they take it seriously instead of just ignoring it. i love it smmm, it’s like the devs are actually in touch with the users and everyone’s profile are so good as well! they’re all so creative it’s crazy. the amount of stickers and photos and gifs I can add to my pf without piko plus is so gooddddd! but, i just wanna say, it would be nice if we could put our own pfp? like if we could choose a photo from our gallery instead of the ones already on piko. im not saying they’re bad!!!!!! but… 😅 i would LOVE to have a pfp that matches my profile instead of having to open packs and stuff… its just my opinion, i completely understand if you can’t put it in the app, i love the ones already on piko. overall, this app is completely worth getting. 10/10!!!! 🩵 ### 5/5 — Loving it *2026-08-26, version 1.0.11* Everyone is nice and its very cool. Definitely the best online platform. I would say that there are a few gripes i have but they don’t affect it enough to lower the rating. There’s a glitch where sometimes when i go to notifications the UI disappears so i can’t exit, but going out of the app and back in fixes it. The micro transactions aren’t too bad and they aren’t shoved in my face at all. Very good, keep going! ### 5/5 — Love *2026-08-26* Love the human race ### 4/5 — Notification *2026-08-26, version 1.0.11* For some reason my notification don't appear in my notification center in my IPhone, they do appear in the app, but not on my IPhone as standard notifications ### 4/5 — Great! (But one bug and idk where to say it) *2026-08-25, version 1.0.11* I’ve been loving this new update! It gives my page so much more personality! :3 But I quite like using the drawing mechanic, and for some reason, as me and this other user were going back and forth with drawings, my drawings suddenly started glitching The first glitch was just that the canvas was the previous drawing I had sent, no biggie. The second one was that midway through a drawing, my previous drawing overlayed on top of the drawing, and so I erased it and started over, but somehow, after I sent it, I quickly looked at it and it had part of that previous drawing overlaying it again? And it had registered that I had used the fill tool when I hadn’t used it in that spot at all Idk if this is a me thing with my device or the app itself or both 😭 but I was gonna write a positive review anyway and I couldn’t find where to report bugs 😭 Great app though, I genuinely love it and now enjoy interacting with people on the internet a little bit more :D ## Frequently asked questions about Piko Chat ### What is Piko Chat? Piko Chat is a social networking app designed to evoke the feeling of early internet messaging. It allows users to send pixel art notes, private letters, and participate in themed chat rooms called 'pods'. ### Does Piko Chat have ads? No, Piko Chat does not contain advertisements. The app focuses on providing an ad-free experience for its users. ### What are the subscription options for Piko Chat? Piko Chat offers subscription plans including 'Piko Plus Weekly' for $6.99 with a 3-day free trial, and 'Piko Plus Yearly' for $29.99. Specific details and cancellation options are available within the app. ### What is the age rating for Piko Chat? Piko Chat has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger users and above. ### How often is Piko Chat updated? The latest version of Piko Chat is 1.0.2, which was last updated on June 22, 2026. Updates typically occur to improve features and user experience. ### What devices support Piko Chat? Piko Chat is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. ### Can I customize my profile in Piko Chat? Yes, users can customize their profile, status bar, and theme within Piko Chat to personalize their experience. ### What makes Piko Chat different from other social apps? Piko Chat differentiates itself by focusing on a nostalgic, low-pressure environment with features like pixel art notes and private letters, deliberately avoiding endless feeds and influencer culture. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.12 — 2026-08-27 bug fixes & improvements ### 1.0.11 — 2026-08-21 bug fixes and improvements ### 1.0.10 — 2026-08-17 bug fixes and improvements ### 1.0.9 — 2026-07-31 Fixed an issue that could distort drawings after they were attached to posts, plus other stability improvements. ### 1.0.8 — 2026-07-30 bug fixes & improvements ## Apps similar to Piko Chat | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PictoVerse: Where Gamers Live](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pictoverse-where-gamers-live/id6747338407) | 4.0 (20) | Free | Social Networking | | [xxAfterLife](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xxafterlife/id6759302890) | 4.3 (17) | Free | Social Networking | | [Chalk-Talk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalk-talk/id6618135297) | 4.2 (19) | Free | Social Networking | | [Unspace: Your Space Your Rules](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unspace-your-space-your-rules/id6762079419) | 3.8 (1,306) | Free | Social Networking | | [Jetpac - by Flameingo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpac-by-flameingo/id6463497400) | 4.3 (33) | Free | Social Networking | | [Unvale](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unvale/id6755091626) | 4.7 (173) | Free | Social Networking | ## Related topics [piko chat](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/piko-chat) · [chat pen](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/chat-pen) · [frutiger](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/frutiger) · [frutiger aero](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/frutiger-aero) · [chat pen6](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/chat-pen6) · [chat in](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/chat-in) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*