Kakao Driver

Kakao Driver, a whole new standard of designated driver experience.

Kakao Corporation · com.kakao.wheel

Not rated yet 5M+ downloads v2.1.14 51 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.1.14 (101)
Updated: Aug 6, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 51 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Maps & Navigation (app)
Listed since: May 5, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 17 (3 sensitive)
Website: kakaocorp.com/service/kakaoTdriver
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Kakao Driver is an app by Kakao Corporation in the Maps & Navigation category, listed since at least May 2022. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.1.10, the APK shrank from 73.4 MB to 51 MB. Since version 2.1.5, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 17 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, record audio and read phone numbers. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.1.12. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.1.14

앱 안정성을 개선하고 일부 버그를 수정하였습니다.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Kakao is creating a new world of convenience to customers and improved working experience to our driving partners. [Kakao Driver Description] ⦿ App Based Designated Driver Service Request a driver hassle-free with a single tap without having to explain where you are ⦿ Reasonable Fares, Convenient Payment Fares are decided real-time based on distance and duration of the trip and billed to pre-selected method of payment at the time of drop-off. ⦿ Return Home Safely Dedicated insurance plan specially designed by Kakao and insurance partners relieve stress from unlikely accidents.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.1.5. Since v2.1.10 it requires Android 8.0+.

v2.1.14 LATEST Aug 6, 2026 51 MB TRUSTED v2.1.12 Jul 2, 2026 51 MB TRUSTED v2.1.10 Jun 25, 2026 73.4 MB TRUSTED v2.1.5 Aug 17, 2026 39.2 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 6, 2026.
Certificate issued to “kakao” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 6, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 6, 2026
Signed byOU=kakaoteam, O=kakao, C=ko
Signing certificate (SHA-1)EC:C4:5B:90:2A:C1:E8:3C:8B:E1:75:8A:25:7E:67:49:2D:E3:74:56
File MD58684c9884277dd09ebcfe54c06f4a272
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (17)

Kakao Driver requests 17 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone numbers Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.kakao.wheel.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Kakao Driver APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Kakao Driver for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 2.1.5 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 2.1.5 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Kakao Driver APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 8684c9884277dd09ebcfe54c06f4a272.