KakaoTalk : Messenger

KakaoTalk - fast, fun, and reliable messenger for all

KakaoTalk : Messenger

App stats

Version: VARY (Last updated: 2024-11-20)
Creation date: 2010-08-23
Permissions
Device & app history: retrieve running apps
Identity: find accounts on the device
Calendar: read calendar events plus confidential information, add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge
Contacts:
  • find accounts on the device
  • read your contacts
  • modify your contacts
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Phone: directly call phone numbers, read phone status and identity
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • send sticky broadcast
  • change network connectivity
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • change your audio settings
  • control Near Field Communication
  • read sync settings
  • run at startup
  • reorder running apps
  • draw over other apps
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • toggle sync on and off
  • install shortcuts

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App summary

With more than 150 Million users worldwide, KakaoTalk is a messenger app connecting people and the world. It works across mobile, desktop and wearable devices. Enjoy KakaoTalk anytime, anywhere in real-time!

KakaoTalk is now available on Wear OS

- Check your recent chat history including group chats, 1:1 chats and chats in My Chatroom.
- Respond faster with emoticons and quick reply
- Reply with voice/text/handwriting from wearable devices
- Use a Chunsik-themed watch face


※ KakaoTalk on Wear OS must be synced with your KakaoTalk on mobile.


MESSAGES
· Simple, fun and reliable messaging in every network
· Make group chats with unlimited number of friends
· See who read your messages with unread count feature

OPEN CHAT
· The easiest way to find new friends across the world who share the same interests
​​· Enjoy chats anonymously and share your interests, hobbies, and lifestyles

VOICE & VIDEO CALLS
· Enjoy 1:1 or group voice and video calls
· Change your voice with our Talking Tom & Ben voice filters
· Multitask while on voice & video calls

PROFILE & THEMES
· Change and customize your KakaoTalk with official and customized themes
· Create your profile with photos, videos, stickers, music and more!

STICKERS
· A variety of sticker collections that make chatting extra fun
· From popular stickers to the latest stickers, send as many stickers you want with Emotion PLUS

CALENDAR
· View events and anniversaries scattered in different chatrooms at a glance
· Our Assistant Jordy will remind you of any upcoming events and help you manage schedules

OTHER AMAZING FEATURES
· Live Talk : real-time live chat and live streaming
· Kakao Channel : exclusive coupons & deals from your favorite brands
· Share your location and more!

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※ Access permission

[Optional]
- Storage: Send photos, videos and files to the device from KakaoTalk, or save them.
- Phone: Maintain the verification status of the device.
- Contacts: Access the contacts of the device and add friends.
- Camera: Use Face Talk, take pictures and videos, scan QR codes, and scan credit card numbers for Kakao Pay.
- Microphone: Use voice calls and voice recording for Voice Talk, Face Talk, voice messages, etc.
- Location: Use location-based services such as sending the location information of a chatroom.
- Calendar: Create and edit events in the Calendar app of the device.
- Bluetooth: Connect wireless audio devices (call, voice message recording & playing, etc).
- Accessibility: Save the user's ID and password in Talkdrive and enter them automatically for log-in.

* You can still use the app even if you don't agree to grant optional accesses.
* You may not be able to use some services normally if you don't agree to grant optional accesses.


Contact us at https://cs.kakao.com/helps?service=8&locale=en
Follow us at http://twitter.com/kakaotalk

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use for international communication.
  • Allows extensive customization options.
  • Free chat and video calling capabilities.
  • Has responsive customer service when needed.
Cons
  • Severe privacy concerns and access requirements.
  • Frequent glitches and functionality issues, particularly with messaging and calls.
  • Complicated account recovery processes and restrictions.
  • Poor user experience and outdated interface.
Most mentioned
  • Issues with sending and receiving messages.
  • Problems with account access and recovery.
  • Lack of notifications for new messages.
  • Glitches with video calls and app performance.
  • Concerns regarding privacy and data access.
User reviews
While the rest of the world is moving to using exclusively encrypted communication, Kakao is an app that only works if you give it complete access to your phone and identity. There is no concept of privacy. If you change your phone number, the app stops working. If you try to use a virtual number, the app locks you out of most functions...like messaging a business. Kakao app doesn't need this information to function. WhatsApp is by far superior, because it works.
by Ben Nevis, 2024-10-05

I'm rating Kakao for my PC computer using Windows 11, but this isn't giving me that option. I've had to uninstall Kakao multiple times because it's so glitchy and dysfunctional. It often doesn't work at all with video calls. Now one of my chats is showing in a nearly invisible window. I've tried closing and re-opening the app, but the problem persists. To add more frustration to my experience with Kakao, they make it impossible to uninstall it! What a nightmare!
by Brina Do Universo, 2024-07-18

Usually, this app is good But recently, I changed my cell phone, so I downloaded kakaotalk. I was trying to log in,but I forgot my password. I have made multiple attempts to reset it,but haven't been able to log in. And also the verification message that needs to be send to verify I keep clicking the button and still shows that the verification is in progress. So at this point not sure what other way to try to log in. It would be helpful if in case we had a Google account to use that instead.
by D R, 2024-05-04
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