Details

Bundle ID: com.iwilab.KakaoTalk

Website: https://www.kakaocorp.com/page/service/service/KakaoTalk

Support: https://cs.kakao.com/helps?service=8&locale=en

iTunes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kakaotalk-messenger/id362057947

Compatibility: Requires iOS 17.0 and watchOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Capabilities: arm64

Content Ratings: 4+, User or Machine Generated Content , Age Assurance , Health or Wellness Topics , Advertising , Messaging and Chat and Parental Controls

Released: Mar 18, 2010

Permissions

(See Cocoa Keys documentation)

Location: Please allow access to Location in order to use the location-based services.

FG Location: Please allow access to Location in order to use the location-based services.

FG/BG Location: Please allow access to Location in order to use the location-based services.

Contacts: Please tap “OK” below to allow KakaoTalk to access your contacts. If you do not allow access, the names of your KakaoTalk friends may be altered or may not be synced to your contacts.

Bluetooth: Please allow access to bluetooth in order to use the bluetooth-based services.

Photo Library: Please tap “OK” below to allow KakaoTalk to display albums and save photos. If you do not allow access, KakaoTalk cannot display your albums or save your photos.

Photo Add: Please tap “OK” below to allow KakaoTalk to save photos. If you do not allow access, KakaoTalk cannot save your photos.

Apple Music: Please tap “OK” below to allow KakaoTalk to display albums and save photos. If you do not allow access, KakaoTalk cannot display your albums or save your photos.

Calendar: KakaoTalk needs access to your Calendar in order to display and manage events.

Microphone: Enable microphone access to use this feature. If you don't allow access, the feature may not work properly.

Camera: Enable camera access to use this feature. If you don’t allow access, you may not be able to use Camera on KakaoTalk.

Face ID: You may not be able to use this feature if you don't allow access to Face ID.

Siri: Would you like to allow Siri to read and write message in 1:1 chatrooms? Group chatrooms are available after additional settings.

Speech Recog: Above access permissions are required in KakaoTalk for analysis. If you don't allow them, you cannot use the feature.

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App Privacy

Data Used to Track the User

Identifiers

Usage Data

Data Linked to the User

Contact Info

Data Not Linked to the User

Contact Info

Diagnostics

Location

User Content

Contacts

Identifiers

Usage Data

Description

■ KakaoTalk – Korea’s no. 1 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