Rakuten Link

The super communication app for Rakuten Mobile (Rakuten SAIKYO Plan) users!

Rakuten,Inc. · jp.co.rakuten.mobile.rcs

Not rated yet 10M+ downloads v2.18.2 103.1 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.18.2 (393)
Updated: Jul 24, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 103.1 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Dec 10, 2020 (at least)
Permissions: 46 (21 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Rakuten Link is an app by Rakuten,Inc. in the Communication category, listed since at least December 2020. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 46 permissions, 21 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.18.2

Thank you for using Rakuten Link. ･ Added a new “Home” Now enjoy easier access to key services and promotions from Rakuten Group ･ Fixed bugs reported in previous versions. Please update to the latest version of Rakuten Link.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Rakuten Link's basic features ■Calls: Voice and video calls Rakuten Mobile subscribers can use unlimited calls and SMS to Rakuten Link users, as well as to other mobile networks and landline numbers in Japan and in 66 designated countries and regions through Rakuten Link. Calls / SMS to mobile phones and landlines including other carriers in Japan are free when calling to a Japanese number. ■Messages: Fun group messages You can create chat groups with other Rakuten Link users for up to 100 people, and share photos, videos, and documents, as well as messages. ■Home：Access the Rakuten group’s various services and promotions As a Rakuten Mobile user, you can now enjoy easier, one-stop access to not only your favorite services in Rakuten Link but also exclusive deals across Rakuten Group services! Call, message, earn points by using the Rakuten Link's Super Point Screen and Missions, access key Rakuten Group services and do much more - all from one screen! ■Wallet : Check Rakuten point status and access payment services easily Using Rakuten Link's Wallet, you can send Rakuten Cash to anyone, pay and collect Rakuten Points through Rakuten Point Card, quickly check your Point balances such as "Available Points", "Term limited Points", etc., and conveniently access the Rakuten Pay app! ■Rakuten Link Super Point Screen : Earn Rakuten points easily just by looking at ads. This is the Rakuten official “Point Reward” App. You can earn point quickly and effortlessly without any hassle. It’s not just about earning points; you can also discover promotional information and discounts. ■Missions: Earn points by using the app and participating in campaigns! Earn Rakuten points by using the app and participating in exciting campaigns. You can also check Start 1000, SPU (Super Point Up program), and the completion status of Start Bonus. Additionally, follow the Mission Official Account and never miss out on current Point Campaigns and other promotions. Look out for updates from your favorite Official Accounts! ■News: Get news and weather info. You can get the latest news every day and clip news for reading later. You can also check the weather forecast for the area you live in. * Certain numbers may not be supported. A 30-second call costs 22 yen when not using the app.　 * Certain numbers may not qualify for free calls. For more detail information, please refer below links (Japanese). https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/service/rakuten-link/index.html How to use https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/guide/rakuten-link/index.html FAQ https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/faq/service/link/index.html --- If a problem occurs, please uninstall the application and try install it again. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 24, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 24, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 24, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)04:22:08:44:66:23:05:1C:7B:E8:90:89:6E:97:C4:D1:DE:C4:55:D6
File MD537ce091e3a94121a5b00f2fca6dfc538
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (46)

Rakuten Link requests 46 permissions, 21 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth advertise Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Location in the background Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Read phone numbers Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
Write settings Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Broadcast close system dialogs android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service microphone android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE
Foreground service phone call android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) jp.co.rakuten.mobile.rcs.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Manage own calls android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
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
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Telephony (SIM) android.hardware.telephony

Rakuten Link APK: questions and answers

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 Rakuten Link free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Rakuten Link 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 37ce091e3a94121a5b00f2fca6dfc538.