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KakaoTalk

KakaoTalk

iOS

Kakao Corp.

(8,913 total reviews)
Social Networking
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What users complain about in KakaoTalk

Users frequently complain about KakaoTalk's poor functionality for non-Korean users, including registration issues, account bans, and lack of customer support. Many also report technical problems like slow performance, app crashes, and excessive storage usage. Additionally, users express frustration with intrusive ads, privacy concerns, and the app's reliance on Korean phone numbers for key features.

  • Registration and verification issuesHigh
  • Account bans and suspensionsHigh
  • Poor customer supportMedium

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What do users complain about most in KakaoTalk?

Negative reviews on KakaoTalk cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in App Store are reporting.

How is KakaoTalk rated on App Store?

KakaoTalk has an average rating of 4.7 stars from 8,913 ratings on App Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does KakaoTalk have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For KakaoTalk, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is KakaoTalk worth installing in 2026?

KakaoTalk is highly-rated overall with 4.7 stars. The negative reviews above are useful for understanding the specific edge cases (paywalls, account recovery, regional restrictions) that the high average rating hides. Worth installing for most users in this category.

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