the internet, but fun again
a nostalgic corner of the internet inspired by the 2000s.
Write a letter. Draw a pixel sketch.
Meet people who miss when the internet felt playful, colorful, and alive.
Step into Pods to share late-night thoughts, discover music, talk about life, post your art, or simply hang out with people who love internet nostalgia. Reply to letters, react to posts, and build conversations that feel personal instead of performative.
Customize your profile with pixel avatars, themes, status bars, and leave an optional pin on the world map so others can find your corner of the internet.
What you can do in Piko Chat
- Send and receive letters
- Add pixel art drawings to every message
- Join themed Pods and discover new communities
- React, reply, and keep conversations going
- Customize your profile, themes, and status bar
No endless scrolling. No algorithms. No AI. No influencers.
Piko Chat is the Frutiger Aero Chat App.
Just letters, pixel art, cozy communities, and the Frutiger Aero internet you always wished still existed.
Piko Chat: chat like it’s 2006.
Subscription:
Some features in Piko Chat may require a paid subscription. Subscription details, pricing, renewal terms, free trial information, and cancellation options can be found inside the app before purchase.
Privacy Policy:
https://pikochat.net/privacy
Terms of Service:
https://pikochat.net/terms
hi i REALLY like this app i got it today and everyone is so nice and i love the aesthetic! i have a few suggestions that i would love to see in future updates;1. customizable text sizes and fonts for people with impaired vision or dyslexia 2. optional frutiger aero-esque background music for a nice experience 3. option to mute notifications on a certain postas far as im aware this is a new app so i am impressed by how active the community is on here and i hope there will be more pods as time goes on
Cute but needs adjustment
Bri 🩷
The concept is adorable and I can definitely see myself using this app to have fun talking to people, but for now, there's no option to add friends, you have to pay for basically everything and overall there's not much to it for now until more features are added. Visually and conceptually, it's amazing and I would recommend it as someone who loves old internet styled things. My complaints for now are just no ability to add friends and the lack of free features, which I think being able to open two letters every so often is a little crazy. However, I acknowledge that the app is in very early development and many of these things are subject to change, so I have high hopes for it in the future!
Developer Response
thank you so much for the thoughtful review. this is exactly the kind of feedback we’re listening to right now.you’re right that piko chat is still very early, and we’re building based on what the community actually wants. friend features are definitely something we’re thinking about, and we’re also adjusting the free experience. right now there are free letters + referral unlocks, and the next update is making more letters free.also, if you ever have ideas or specific things you want to see in piko, please send them to pikochatapp@gmail.com. we read everything.really appreciate you seeing the vision this early. we have a lot more coming.
beautiful, beautiful app…
The wild cute fox
this app is gorgeous. everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming. surprisingly, an app that i look forward to opening, and interacting with people in. the customization as well as the letters are my only complaint. upon opening the app on a new day (i believe), you actually have a cap on how many letters you can open, and receive. this does irk me quite a bit, but can ultimately be looked past. on the other hand, the customization is quite limited. i completely understand that the app came out possibly a few months ago, and is in the process of development. meaning every penny and second spent on the app is by all means necessary. but, not being able to simply change the color on your profile, or choose a different aesthetic is quite bothersome. other than that, this social app is genuinely wonderful. it hasnt yet been vandalized or forced to carry the impurities. everyone is extremely welcoming, and getting your footing on the app is eerily easy. its honestly indescribable. hopefully this review finds you well. thanks. :3
Please have more options with signing up
Angel ✝️
When I first signed up it said I needed to use my iPhone account to sign up. That gmail is my parents and I got my own email that I want to use but unable to sign up with it. Please make it so that you can type in any email for signing up and my life will be yours!💔😭🙏
bug fixes and improvements
Version 1.0.10
The developer, Ebonnee Almeida, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Contact Info
Identifiers
Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Diagnostics
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Accessibility
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Information
Seller
Ebonnee Almeida
Size
76.5 MB
Category
Social Networking
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English
Age Rating
13+
13+
This app is rated 13+ with content restrictions.
Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls.
Infrequent Cartoon or Fantasy Violence Profanity or Crude Humor Mature or Suggestive Themes Horror/Fear Themes Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References Contests
Contains Messaging and Chat User-Generated Content Social Media
