Kik Messaging & Chat App: iPhone vs Android
Kik Messaging & Chat App gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Kik Messaging & Chat App by Medialab - Kik is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Communication GrossingApp Store
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Google Play
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Kik Messaging & Chat App downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 100+ | 50M+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 100M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Kik Messaging & Chat App'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: Ad-led
How Kik Messaging & Chat App makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 3700 Live Credits | |
| 2 | 500 Live Credits | |
| 3 | 2000 Live Credits | |
| 4 | Ad Free subscription | |
| 5 | 16500 Live Credits | |
| 6 | 70000 Live Credits | |
| 7 | Ad free (annual) subscription | |
| 8 | 100 Live Credits |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.3 ★ | 486k |
| Google Play | 2.0 ★ | 2.4M 422k written reviews |
| Both stores | 2.4 ★ weighted by ratings | 2.9M |
What users say about Kik Messaging & Chat App
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (8% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about recent updates, and price and subscriptions. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Updates: “Broken app after every update”
- Price & subscription: “You have to pay to use it”
- Crashes & bugs: “Also, the software is glitchy”
- Ads: “Too many pop ups and advertisements”
About Kik Messaging & Chat App
Kik is way more than just messaging. It’s the easiest way to connect with your friends, stay in the loop, and explore – all through chat. No phone numbers, just pick a username.
• Choose who to chat with one-on-one and in groups
• Share pics, videos, gifs, games, and more
• Meet new friends with similar interests
Get on Kik now. Start chatting!
You can read our End User License Agreement here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Kik Messaging & Chat App iPhone
Kik Messaging & Chat App gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Kik Messaging & Chat App is #94 in Social Networking Free in United Kingdom and charting in 5 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Social Networking FreeKik Messaging & Chat App on the App Store
App details
Kik Messaging & Chat App 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 Kik Messaging & Chat App'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 Kik Messaging & Chat App before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Kik Messaging & Chat App makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 3700 Live Credits | |
| 2 | 500 Live Credits | |
| 3 | 2000 Live Credits | |
| 4 | Ad Free subscription | |
| 5 | 16500 Live Credits | |
| 6 | 70000 Live Credits | |
| 7 | Ad free (annual) subscription | |
| 8 | 100 Live Credits |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Social NetworkingFree | #94 |
 Germany | Social NetworkingFree | #127 |
| Sweden | Social NetworkingFree | #23 |
 Italy | Social NetworkingFree | #86 |
 Netherlands | Social NetworkingGrossingSocial NetworkingFree | #54 |
| Sweden | Social NetworkingGrossing | #41 |
Apps near Kik Messaging & Chat App on the chart
Social Networking Free, around #94.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about Kik Messaging & Chat App
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (8% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about recent updates, and price and subscriptions. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Updates: “Broken app after every update”
- Price & subscription: “You have to pay to use it”
- Crashes & bugs: “Also, the software is glitchy”
- Ads: “Too many pop ups and advertisements”
About Kik Messaging & Chat App
Kik is way more than just messaging. It’s the easiest way to connect with your friends, stay in the loop, and explore – all through chat. No phone numbers, just pick a username.
• Choose who to chat with one-on-one and in groups
• Share pics, videos, gifs, games, and more
• Meet new friends with similar interests
Get on Kik now. Start chatting!
You can read our End User License Agreement here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Latest updates
Kik — Messaging & Chat App Android
Kik — Messaging & Chat App gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Kik — Messaging & Chat App is #58 in Communication Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 10 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Communication GrossingKik — Messaging & Chat App on Google Play
App details
Kik — Messaging & Chat App 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 Kik — Messaging & Chat App'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 Kik — Messaging & Chat App before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Kik — Messaging & Chat App makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 3700 Live Credits | |
| 2 | 500 Live Credits | |
| 3 | 2000 Live Credits | |
| 4 | Ad Free subscription | |
| 5 | 16500 Live Credits | |
| 6 | 70000 Live Credits | |
| 7 | Ad free (annual) subscription | |
| 8 | 100 Live Credits |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | CommunicationGrossing | #58 |
| United Kingdom | CommunicationGrossing | #39 |
| Germany | CommunicationGrossing | #38 |
 Australia | CommunicationGrossing | #26 |
| Sweden | CommunicationGrossing | #8 |
 Canada | CommunicationGrossing | #36 |
| Netherlands | CommunicationGrossing | #71 |
 United Arab Emirates | CommunicationGrossing | #71 |
 Thailand | CommunicationGrossing | #73 |
 Vietnam | CommunicationGrossing | #72 |
Apps near Kik — Messaging & Chat App on the chart
Communication Grossing, around #58.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Kik — Messaging & Chat App
From the 153 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (22% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for working reliably, and easy sign-in. The main complaints are about login and account problems, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Crashes & bugs: “plz increace the service the bug is manking slow”
- Login & account: “I cannot log in there was no trouble before”
- Speed & performance: “perfect but slow notification and service”
- Updates: “very nice app to meet new friends ♥️♥️I love the new update”
Common complaints
- Login & account: “kik is not letting me login”
- Crashes & bugs: “didn't work, doesn't work”
- Ads: “no msg goes through keeps popping ads”
- Updates: “When will the next update be?”
About Kik — Messaging & Chat App
Kik is your place to chat and message with all of your friends and to make new ones, no matter who you are or what device you're using. Chat one-on-one, join a group with like-minded people, or start a group of your own and chat about what matters to you.
Talk about anything:
People around the world connect with Kik to make connections and explore their interests – its a place where you can be comfortable being yourself. With millions chatting and messaging every day, you're certain to find your new favorite friends.
Be live:
Kik is more than just a messaging app and a chat app – it's a place to see and be seen on Kik Live. Become a star or be a fan, there's always something surprising on Kik Live.
All in one place:
Kik is a chat app, a messaging app, a group chat app, a live streaming app, and a find-your-people app.