KakaoTalk Downloads & RevenueKakaoTalk : Messenger · App Store & Google Play
KakaoTalk : Messenger gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
KakaoTalk : Messenger by Kakao Corp. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
KakaoTalk : Messenger update history & changes
Last change · 82 events since 23 Aug 2010Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 82 events
- 🔎KakaoTalk : Messenger reached Top 10 for “messenger”Android#10 in Spain search · popularity 99
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · KR
- 🔎KakaoTalk : Messenger reached Top 10 for “hellotalk”iOS#10 in Thailand search · popularity 87
- 🔎KakaoTalk : Messenger reached Top 10 for “messenger” in 3 countriesAndroidUnited Kingdom, Italy, Saudi Arabia search · popularity 100
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · KR
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · KR
- 🔎KakaoTalk : Messenger reached Top 10 for “massager”Android#10 in United Arab Emirates search · popularity 95
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · KR
- 🔎KakaoTalk : Messenger reached Top 10 for “massager”Android#4 in Spain search · popularity 77
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · KR
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · KR
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new iPad screenshotsiOS· KR
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new screenshotsiOS6 screenshots (was 6) · KR
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new iPad screenshotsiOS· JP
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new screenshotsiOS6 screenshots (was 6) · JP
- 📦KakaoTalk : Messenger updated to version 26.9.2iOS● Da formato a tus mensajes.
: Prueba negrita, cursiva, tachado y listas.
● Recibe combinaciones sugeridas de emoticonos Mini y úsalas al instante.
: En la pestaña Combinaciones Mini, toca la que quieras para enviarla al instante.
● Mejoramos la visualización en pantalla grande: más contenido y comodidad.
: Ve la lista y el contenido a la vez.
● Ahora usa también un móvil como dispositivo secundario.
: Regístralo al iniciar sesión (algunas funciones se limitan en él).… more - ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger added hidden keywords: ハロートーク, hellotalkiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎KakaoTalk : Messenger reached Top 10 for “viber”Android#9 in Canada search · popularity 94
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by Apple: “인기 상승 중”iOStoday · KR
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · KR
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Wear OS · TW
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · KR
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new iPad screenshotsiOS· NL, FR, AU
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new screenshotsiOS7 screenshots (was 7) · NL, FR, AU
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Communication · TW
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new iPad screenshotsiOS· 21 countries
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new screenshotsiOS7 screenshots (was 7) · 21 countries
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger entered the top 10iOSTop Free · Social Networking · KR
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new iPad screenshotsiOS· AE
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new screenshotsiOS7 screenshots (was 7) · AE
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new iPad screenshotsiOS· KR
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new screenshotsiOS6 screenshots (was 6) · KR
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new iPad screenshotsiOS· JP
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new screenshotsiOS6 screenshots (was 6) · JP
- 📦KakaoTalk : Messenger updated to version 26.9.1iOS● You can now apply various text styles to your messages.
: Try bold, italic, strikethrough, and list formatting.
● Get suggestions for mini emoticon combos for quick use.
: Tap a combo you like in the Mini combo tab to send it.
● See more with ease with the improved interface for larger screens.
: View the list and content together.
● You can now register your phone as a secondary device.
: Register when you log in. (Some features may be unavailable on secondary devices.)… more - ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new screenshotsAndroid12 screenshots (was 12) · US
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new iPad screenshotsiOS· 7 countries
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new screenshotsiOS7 screenshots (was 7) · 7 countries
- 📦KakaoTalk : Messenger: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new iPad screenshotsiOS· 17 countries
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new screenshotsiOS7 screenshots (was 7) · 17 countries
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new iPad screenshotsiOS· KR
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new screenshotsiOS6 screenshots (was 6) · KR
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new iPad screenshotsiOS· JP
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger: new screenshotsiOS6 screenshots (was 6) · JP
- 📦KakaoTalk : Messenger updated to version 26.9.0iOS● You can now apply various text styles to your messages.
: Try bold, italic, strikethrough, and list formatting.
● Get suggestions for mini emoticon combos for quick use.
: Tap a combo you like in the Mini combo tab to send it.
● See more with ease with the improved interface for larger screens.
: View the list and content together.
● You can now register your phone as a secondary device.
: Register when you log in. (Some features may be unavailable on secondary devices.)… more - 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Wear OS · ES
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger entered the top 10 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Wear OS · NL · Top Grossing · Wear OS · TR
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger new best rank in the overall chart: #3AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · KR
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Wear OS · IN
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger charting in a new countryAndroidIndia
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Wear OS · TH
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Wear OS · TW · Top Free · Wear OS · VN
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger charting in a new country in 6 chartsiOSArgentina · Colombia · Malaysia · Philippines · +2 more
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger entered the top 10 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Communication · NL · Top Grossing · Communication · TH · Top Grossing · Wear OS · VN · Top Grossing · Communication · VN
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger charting in a new country in 6 chartsAndroidSpain · Netherlands · Thailand · Turkey · +2 more
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger entered the top 100 in 5 chartsAndroidTop Free · Wear OS · TH · Top Free · Communication · TH · Top Grossing · Communication · TR · Top Grossing · Communication · TW · +1 more
- 🔎KakaoTalk : Messenger reached Top 10 for “messenger”Android#10 in Australia search · popularity 99
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Communication · ID
- ✏️KakaoTalk : Messenger added hidden keywords: ビデオ通話iOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger hit #1AndroidTop Free · Wear OS · KR
- 📦KakaoTalk : Messenger updated to version 26.8.4iOSKakaoTalk is updated regularly in order to improve user experience and security. This update includes enhanced app usability and minor bug fixes to make instant messaging even more fun.
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Communication · CA
- 🔎KakaoTalk : Messenger reached Top 10 for “cookierun”Android#9 in South Korea search · popularity 26
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · KR
- 📦KakaoTalk : Messenger updated to version 26.8.3iOS● The Chats tab now features a new Channel folder.
: View Info Talk and promotional messages at a glance.
● You can now enable the Unread folder as needed.
: Exclude the Unread folder from the folder list to hide it.
● Control notification settings for chatrooms in one folder.
: Easily turn notifications on and off for all chatrooms within your folder.
● Press and hold videos in chatrooms to view in 2x speed.
: Video speed returns to default when you stop pressing.… more - 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · KR
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · Social Networking · IN
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · KR
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · KR
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Wear OS · FR
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by Apple: “고르고 골랐어요”iOStoday · KR
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · KR
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger new best rank in the overall chart: #3iOSTop Grossing · All Apps · KR
- 🆕KakaoTalk : Messenger first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidSouth Korea
- 📈KakaoTalk : Messenger new best rank in the overall chart: #4AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · KR
- 🆕KakaoTalk : Messenger first spotted by AppInsideriOS#15 in Top Free · Social Networking · South Korea
- 🌟KakaoTalk : Messenger featured by AppleiOSapps · KR
- 📦KakaoTalk : Messenger version 26.8.2iOSNo release notes
- 🆕KakaoTalk : Messenger released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕KakaoTalk : Messenger released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Social Networking GrossingKakaoTalk : Messenger at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
KakaoTalk is a free social networking messenger app primarily targeting users in South Korea and other Asian markets, offering chat, voice/video calls, and community features. The app dominates the South Korean market with #1 rankings in Social Networking Grossing and Free charts, while maintaining significant presence in Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines) and Japan through high free chart positions.
Similar apps: WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat
App Store
App details
Tech stack
App privacy Measured
KakaoTalk : Messenger’s App Store privacy label declares 2 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 1 linked to your identity and 7 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Android app v26.8.2 · checked 27 Sep 2026
KakaoTalk : Messenger downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 10k+ | 50M+ |
| Google Play | 5k+ | 100M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where KakaoTalk : Messenger's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How KakaoTalk : Messenger makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Item Ticket | |
| 2 | 200 CHOCO | |
| 3 | Item Ticket | |
| 4 | (Discontinued)Talk Cloud 100GB | |
| 5 | Emoticon Plus subscription | |
| 6 | 300 CHOCO | |
| 7 | Talk Cloud 30GB | |
| 8 | Talk Cloud 50GB | |
| 9 | Item Ticket | |
| 10 | Talk Cloud 200GB |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #1 Social Networking Grossing | 25 of 30 countries | #124 | – |
| Google Play | #1 Wear OS Grossing | 18 of 23 countries | – | #53 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 5,866 | 81% | steady |
 United States | 557 | 8% | ▼ -5% |
 Japan | 238 | 3% | steady |
 Vietnam | 199 | 3% | ▼ -10% |
 Thailand | 98 | 1% | ▼ -9% |
 Canada | 74 | 1% | ▲ +18% |
 Philippines | 53 | 1% | – |
 Australia | 49 | 1% | steady |
 Taiwan | 27 | 0% | ▲ +6% |
 Russia | 24 | 0% | ▼ -30% |
 Indonesia | 21 | 0% | ▼ -19% |
 Germany | 19 | 0% | ▼ -41% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.4 ★ | 49k |
| Google Play | 2.8 ★ | 3.3M 37k written reviews |
| Both stores | 2.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 3.3M |
What users say about KakaoTalk : Messenger
From the 71 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report frequent notification failures and message delays, particularly when using cellular data or in the US. Complaints also focus on intrusive ads, difficult account management, and data loss during device transfers.
Mixed (52% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and being useful. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and recent updates.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Very easy to use in English”
- Useful: “Recommend if your from kore”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “Every new update hides the account deletion option”
- Updates: “Every new update hides the account deletion option”
- Ads: “Why ads on friend list and chat?”
- Crashes & bugs: “After update, when I turn on the app it doesn’t work at all”
About KakaoTalk : Messenger
KakaoTalk is more than just a free messenger. It brings you instant connection, fun short-form content, and smart AI features—anytime, anywhere. Enjoy meaningful one-on-one and group conversations with friends, family, and colleagues, and discover new communities you're interested in via Open Chat. You can also share photos, videos, and files in just a tap!
■ Chat made easier, experience made better
Keep your chats organized with folders, and easily edit or delete messages you’ve sent. Keep discussions on track with the new Threads feature, so every topic stays clear and easy to follow.
■ Voice Talk & Face Talk with screen sharing
Hop on a group Voice Talk or Face Talk with up to 10 people. During a call, you can switch to Face Talk or share your screen. Make your Face Talk more fun with various screen effects.
■ See trends at a glance in Open Chat communities
Discover real-time trends in Open Chat communities without entering a chat room. Choose a topic of interest and dive straight into the conversation.
■ Your profile with extra dimensionality
Your profile is your own space to showcase your interests and tastes. Feel free to set your profile visibility by chat room.
KakaoTalk may request access permissions to deliver its full range of features. You can still use the app without granting optional permissions, though some functions may be limited.
[Optional permissions]
- Location Services: For searching and sharing location information
- Contacts: For adding friends, and sending contacts and profiles
- Photos: For sending and saving photos, videos, and files
- Bluetooth: For connecting to wireless audio devices
- Microphone: For Voice Talk, Face Talk, voice messages, and recording
- Speech Recognition: For speech-to-text transcriptions
- Camera: For Face Talk, capturing photos/videos, and scanning QR codes and card numbers
- Notifications: For receiving various alerts and message notifications
- Face ID: Biometric authentication for in-app security verification
- Siri: Access to read or write chat messages through Siri
* “KakaoTalk,” “Info Talk,” “Open Chat,” “Face Talk,” etc., are registered trademarks (®) and trademarks (™) of Kakao Corp. ® and ™ symbols are omitted in the app.
[KakaoTalk on social]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakao.today
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kakaobrandmedia
[Kakao Customer Service]
https://cs.kakao.com/helps?service=8
KakaoTalk : Messenger App Store
KakaoTalk : Messenger gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
KakaoTalk : Messenger is #1 in Social Networking Grossing in South Korea and charting in 25 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Social Networking GrossingKakaoTalk : Messenger at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
KakaoTalk is a free social networking messenger app primarily targeting users in South Korea and other Asian markets, offering chat, voice/video calls, and community features. The app dominates the South Korean market with #1 rankings in Social Networking Grossing and Free charts, while maintaining significant presence in Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines) and Japan through high free chart positions.
Similar apps: WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat
KakaoTalk : Messenger on the App Store
App details
Tech stack
App privacy Measured
KakaoTalk : Messenger’s App Store privacy label declares 2 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 1 linked to your identity and 7 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
KakaoTalk : Messenger downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where KakaoTalk : Messenger's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in KakaoTalk : Messenger before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How KakaoTalk : Messenger makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Item Ticket | |
| 2 | 200 CHOCO | |
| 3 | Item Ticket | |
| 4 | (Discontinued)Talk Cloud 100GB | |
| 5 | Emoticon Plus subscription | |
| 6 | 300 CHOCO | |
| 7 | Talk Cloud 30GB | |
| 8 | Talk Cloud 50GB | |
| 9 | Item Ticket | |
| 10 | Talk Cloud 200GB |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
India
United Kingdom
France
Mexico
Italy
Poland
Spain
Sweden
Malaysia
Turkey
Colombia
Argentina
South AfricaApps near KakaoTalk : Messenger on the chart
Social Networking Grossing, around #1.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 5,866 | 81% | steady |
| United States | 557 | 8% | ▼ -5% |
| Japan | 238 | 3% | steady |
| Vietnam | 199 | 3% | ▼ -10% |
| Thailand | 98 | 1% | ▼ -9% |
| Canada | 74 | 1% | ▲ +18% |
| Philippines | 53 | 1% | – |
| Australia | 49 | 1% | steady |
| Taiwan | 27 | 0% | ▲ +6% |
| Russia | 24 | 0% | ▼ -30% |
| Indonesia | 21 | 0% | ▼ -19% |
| Germany | 19 | 0% | ▼ -41% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about KakaoTalk : Messenger
From the 71 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report frequent notification failures and message delays, particularly when using cellular data or in the US. Complaints also focus on intrusive ads, difficult account management, and data loss during device transfers.
Mixed (52% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and being useful. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and recent updates.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Very easy to use in English”
- Useful: “Recommend if your from kore”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “Every new update hides the account deletion option”
- Updates: “Every new update hides the account deletion option”
- Ads: “Why ads on friend list and chat?”
- Crashes & bugs: “After update, when I turn on the app it doesn’t work at all”
About KakaoTalk : Messenger
KakaoTalk is more than just a free messenger. It brings you instant connection, fun short-form content, and smart AI features—anytime, anywhere. Enjoy meaningful one-on-one and group conversations with friends, family, and colleagues, and discover new communities you're interested in via Open Chat. You can also share photos, videos, and files in just a tap!
■ Chat made easier, experience made better
Keep your chats organized with folders, and easily edit or delete messages you’ve sent. Keep discussions on track with the new Threads feature, so every topic stays clear and easy to follow.
■ Voice Talk & Face Talk with screen sharing
Hop on a group Voice Talk or Face Talk with up to 10 people. During a call, you can switch to Face Talk or share your screen. Make your Face Talk more fun with various screen effects.
■ See trends at a glance in Open Chat communities
Discover real-time trends in Open Chat communities without entering a chat room. Choose a topic of interest and dive straight into the conversation.
■ Your profile with extra dimensionality
Your profile is your own space to showcase your interests and tastes. Feel free to set your profile visibility by chat room.
KakaoTalk may request access permissions to deliver its full range of features. You can still use the app without granting optional permissions, though some functions may be limited.
[Optional permissions]
- Location Services: For searching and sharing location information
- Contacts: For adding friends, and sending contacts and profiles
- Photos: For sending and saving photos, videos, and files
- Bluetooth: For connecting to wireless audio devices
- Microphone: For Voice Talk, Face Talk, voice messages, and recording
- Speech Recognition: For speech-to-text transcriptions
- Camera: For Face Talk, capturing photos/videos, and scanning QR codes and card numbers
- Notifications: For receiving various alerts and message notifications
- Face ID: Biometric authentication for in-app security verification
- Siri: Access to read or write chat messages through Siri
* “KakaoTalk,” “Info Talk,” “Open Chat,” “Face Talk,” etc., are registered trademarks (®) and trademarks (™) of Kakao Corp. ® and ™ symbols are omitted in the app.
[KakaoTalk on social]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakao.today
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kakaobrandmedia
[Kakao Customer Service]
https://cs.kakao.com/helps?service=8
Latest updates
Store changes
What KakaoTalk : Messenger changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from Kakao Corp.
KakaoTalk : Messenger Android
KakaoTalk : Messenger gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
KakaoTalk : Messenger is #1 in Wear OS Grossing on Google Play in South Korea and charting in 18 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Wear OS GrossingKakaoTalk : Messenger at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-06. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
KakaoTalk is a dominant South Korean messaging platform offering chat, voice/video calls, and community features for general consumers. The app holds the #1 position in both Communication Grossing and Free categories in Korea, while also ranking #6 in All Apps Grossing nationally.
Similar apps: WhatsApp, LINE, Telegram
KakaoTalk : Messenger on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Android app v26.8.2 · checked 27 Sep 2026
Its iPhone app is most likely native Swift.
KakaoTalk : Messenger downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where KakaoTalk : Messenger's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in KakaoTalk : Messenger before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How KakaoTalk : Messenger makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Item Ticket | |
| 2 | 200 CHOCO | |
| 3 | Item Ticket | |
| 4 | (Discontinued)Talk Cloud 100GB | |
| 5 | Emoticon Plus subscription | |
| 6 | 300 CHOCO | |
| 7 | Talk Cloud 30GB | |
| 8 | Talk Cloud 50GB | |
| 9 | Item Ticket | |
| 10 | Talk Cloud 200GB |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
NetherlandsApps near KakaoTalk : Messenger on the chart
Wear OS Grossing, around #1.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about KakaoTalk : Messenger
From the 173 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users are frustrated by intrusive ads, forced social media features, and broken account verification systems that prevent sign-ups. While some praise the app's core messaging utility and security features, many report performance issues and a loss of functionality after recent updates.
Mostly negative (34% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Features & content: “A lot of features available”
- Ease of use: “It's truly the best, easy and simple”
- Useful: “Fantastic app with helpful features”
- Updates: “Looking forward to more updates!”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “Inane Verification Process”
- Crashes & bugs: “it keeps loading and then says error”
- Ads: “whats with the ads suddenly?”
- Features & content: “Please add email option for sign up”
About KakaoTalk : Messenger
KakaoTalk is more than just a free messenger. It brings you instant connection, fun short-form content, and smart AI features—anytime, anywhere. Enjoy meaningful one-on-one and group conversations with friends, family, and colleagues, and discover new communities you're interested in via Open Chat. You can also share photos, videos, and files in just a tap!
■ Chat made easier, experience made better
Keep your chats organized with folders, and easily edit or delete messages you’ve sent. Keep discussions on track with the new Threads feature, so every topic stays clear and easy to follow.
■ Voice Talk & Face Talk with screen sharing
Hop on a group Voice Talk or Face Talk with up to 10 people. During a call, you can switch to Face Talk or share your screen. Make your Face Talk more fun with various screen effects.
■ See trends at a glance in Open Chat communities
Discover real-time trends in Open Chat communities without entering a chat room. Choose a topic of interest and dive straight into the conversation.
■ Your profile with extra dimensionality
Your profile is your own space to showcase your interests and tastes. Feel free to set your profile visibility by chat room.
■ Chat made fun with emoticons
Sometimes words just aren’t enough—share your feelings with emoticons! Discover a fun selection of today’s most popular characters.
■ KakaoTalk is now available on Wear OS
Support for Wear OS devices:
- View recent chat history (e.g., 1:1 chats, group chats, and chats with yourself)
- Simple emoticons and quick replies
- Use KakaoTalk easily on Wear OS by utilizing complications
※ KakaoTalk on Wear OS must be synced with your KakaoTalk on mobile.
KakaoTalk may request access permissions to deliver its full range of features. You can still use the app without granting optional permissions, though some functions may be limited.
[Optional permissions]
- Nearby devices: For connecting to wireless audio devices
- Microphone: For Voice Talk, Face Talk, voice messages, and recording
- Gallery: For sending and saving photos, videos, and files
- Notifications: For receiving various alerts and message notifications
- Contacts: For adding friends, and sending contacts and profiles
- Location: For searching and sharing location information
- Phone: For maintaining your device authentication status
- Camera: For Face Talk, capturing photos/videos, and scanning QR codes and card numbers
- Calendar: For viewing and adding calendar events from your device
- Accessibility: Save the user's ID and password in Talkdrive and enter them automatically for log-in.
※ “KakaoTalk,” “Info Talk,” “Open Chat,” “Face Talk,” etc., are registered trademarks (®) and trademarks (™) of Kakao Corp. ® and ™ symbols are omitted in the app.
[KakaoTalk on social]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakao.today
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kakaobrandmedia
[Kakao Customer Service]
https://cs.
What's new
● You can now apply various text styles to your messages.
● Get suggestions for mini emoticon combos for quick use.
● See more with ease with the improved interface for larger screens.
● You can now register your phone as a secondary device.
: Register when you log in. (Some features may be unavailable on secondary devices.)
Store changes
What KakaoTalk : Messenger changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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