Rakuten Link

The super communication app for Rakuten Mobile (Rakuten SAIKYO Plan) users!

Rakuten Link

App stats

Version: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-23)
Creation date: 2020-04-07
Permissions
Identity: find accounts on the device
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
  • access Bluetooth settings
  • change network connectivity
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • change your audio settings
  • run at startup
  • draw over other apps
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • modify system settings

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App summary

Rakuten Link's basic features
■Calls: Voice and video calls
Rakuten Mobile subscribers can use unlimited calls and SMS to Rakuten Link users, as well as to other mobile networks and landline numbers in Japan and in 66 designated countries and regions through Rakuten Link. Calls / SMS to mobile phones and landlines including other carriers in Japan are free when calling to a Japanese number.

■Messages: Fun group messages
You can create chat groups with other Rakuten Link users for up to 100 people, and share photos, videos, and documents, as well as messages.

■Home: Your gateway to all of Rakuten Group’s exciting offers and services!
As a Rakuten Mobile user, you can now enjoy easier, one-stop access to not only your favorite services in Rakuten Link but also exclusive deals across Rakuten Group services! Call, message, Check data usage and billing, earn points by using the Rakuten Link's Super Point Screen, access key akuten Group services and do much more - all from one screen!

■Wallet : Check Rakuten point status and access payment services easily
Using Rakuten Link's Wallet, you can send Rakuten Cash to anyone, pay and collect Rakuten Points through Rakuten Point Card, quickly check your Point balances such as "Available Points", "Term limited Points", etc., and conveniently access the Rakuten Pay app!

■Rakuten Link Super Point Screen : Earn Rakuten points easily just by looking at ads.
This is the Rakuten official “Point Reward” App. You can earn point quickly and effortlessly without any hassle. It’s not just about earning points; you can also discover promotional information and discounts.

■Missions: Earn points by using the app and participating in campaigns!
Earn Rakuten points by using the app and participating in exciting campaigns. You can also check Start 1000, SPU (Super Point Up program), and the completion status of Start Bonus.
Additionally, follow the Mission Official Account and never miss out on current Point Campaigns and other promotions. Look out for updates from your favorite Official Accounts!

■News: Get news and weather info.
You can get the latest news every day and clip news for reading later. You can also check the weather forecast for the area you live in.

* Certain numbers may not be supported. A 30-second call costs 22 yen when not using the app. 
* Certain numbers may not qualify for free calls.

For more detail information, please refer below links (Japanese).
https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/service/rakuten-link/index.html

How to use
https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/guide/rakuten-link/index.html

FAQ
https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/faq/service/link/index.html

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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
  • Free calls and SMS within Japan as long as you have an internet connection.
  • Some users report good sound quality and decent functionality when the app works properly.
Cons
  • Frequent advertisements and promotional notifications, which are disruptive.
  • Poor call quality and connectivity issues, including dropped calls and trouble connecting.
  • The app does not work well with Bluetooth, preventing safe answering of calls while driving.
  • Difficulties with registration and login, with multiple users experiencing failed attempts.
Most mentioned
  • Call quality is substandard.
  • Frequent advertisements and notifications.
  • Connectivity issues preventing calls and messages.
  • Difficulty in setting the app as the default phone app.
  • Undesirable user experience with navigation and usability of the app.
User reviews
Why does it keep sending me sales notifications despite turning them off?
by Blabby McFly, 2024-11-15

New update is lagging.. contact list is lagging when scrolling
by Shilpa Bhagya, 2024-11-13

Disastrous. Full of adds. Mandatory with rakuten mobile. Doesn't work properly. An eyesore. Stay far away!
by Klaus Van Der Conch, 2024-11-10
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