# KakaoTalk vs setlog

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: setlog at none against KakaoTalk's 10. setlog also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 31%). KakaoTalk's advantage is ratings volume (49K vs 173) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KakaoTalk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. setlog asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for KakaoTalk against 4.5 for setlog. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KakaoTalk has 49K ratings behind it against 173, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of KakaoTalk's written reviews are positive against 64% of setlog's.

KakaoTalk ships an update weekly, setlog every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KakaoTalk | setlog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakaotalk-messenger/id362057947/reviews) | **[4.5 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlog-friends-camera/id6587576438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 173 |
| Positive reviews | 30.6% of reviews | **63.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #111 | **#82** |
| Size | 560 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kakao Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/362057950) | [new chat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759998417) |

## What reviewers say

### KakaoTalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakaotalk-messenger/id362057947)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Free · Social Networking, #138 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect instantly with friends, family, and colleagues through this feature-rich messenger. Organize conversations with folders and threads, enjoy group voice and video calls with screen sharing, and discover communities through Open Chat. Share photos, videos, and files effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Instant messaging and file sharing, Organized chats with folders and threads, Group Voice Talk and Face Talk, Screen sharing during calls, Open Chat communities for discovery, Customizable profiles, Message editing and deletion

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| (Discontinued)Talk Cloud 100GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Talk Cloud 30GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Talk Cloud 50GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Talk Cloud 200GB | $3.99 | per month |
| Emoticon Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Item Ticket | $2.19 | one-time |
| 200 CHOCO | $2.19 | one-time |
| Item Ticket | $3.29 | one-time |
| 300 CHOCO | $3.29 | one-time |
| Item Ticket | $4.39 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**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

**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


### setlog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlog-friends-camera/id6587576438)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Capture and share spontaneous moments with your close circle. This app encourages authentic sharing of daily life, fostering genuine connections among friends.

**Highlights:** Share everyday moments, Connect with friends, Authentic sharing, Spontaneous captures

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KakaoTalk free?

KakaoTalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is setlog free?

setlog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KakaoTalk or setlog?

setlog is rated higher. KakaoTalk averages 4.4 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while setlog averages 4.5 from 173 ratings.

### Do KakaoTalk or setlog have ads?

KakaoTalk shows ads; setlog does not.

### Which is updated more often, KakaoTalk or setlog?

KakaoTalk ships an update weekly, and setlog every 2 days. Most recently, KakaoTalk was updated on November 9, 2026 and setlog on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, KakaoTalk or setlog?

KakaoTalk currently peaks at #111 in the App Store charts, and setlog at #82. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*