BRB2K – 90s chat is back!
Nostalgic 90s chat w/ buddies
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
First release! Your 90s buddies are waiting...
The 90s called... and they want you back!
Remember Instant Messaging? That satisfying chime, the buddy list pings, and chatting for hours with your friends after school while your parents yelled about tying up the phone line? Welcome back to 1999 with BRB2K!
Immerse yourself in a pixel-perfect recreation of the classic IM experience, complete with Windows 98 aesthetics—beige IM windows, that chunky pixel font, dial-up vibes, and all the iconic sounds you loved.
Chat with Fun, Realistic 90s Personas:
• SkaterGuy99 – Skateboard pro who’s always hyped about new Tony Hawk tricks, JNCO jeans, and complaining about homework.
• TriviaBot3000 – Your go-to bot for killer 90s trivia on Spice Girls, Pokémon cards, Tamagotchis, Beanie Babies, and Y2K survival tips.
• PrincessSparkle85 – Your go-to bot for killer 90s trivia on Spice Girls, Pokémon cards, Tamagotchis, Beanie Babies, and Y2K survival tips.
Key Features That Nail the Nostalgia:
• Classic Buddy List with online/offline status (just like the old days)
• Instant messaging windows straight out of your old Compaq desktop
• Away messages, user profiles, custom IM styles
• Authentic Windows 98 and IM sound effects that’ll give you goosebumps
• Endless conversations packed with late 90s references (no Y2K panic required)
Whether you had a screen name like xXSk8rGrlXx or you’re just discovering the golden age of the internet, this app brings the magic of early online chatting right to your phone. Safe, fun, zero ads, and 100% privacy-focused—no data harvesting like those old AOL CDs.
Download BRB2K now and re-live the moments. a/s/l? … just kidding, we’re ready whenever you are!
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Privacy Policy: https://brb2k.com/privacy
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Information
- Seller
- Better Things Better, LLC
- Size
- 97.2 MB
- Category
- Entertainment
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Contains
Messaging and Chat
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- BRB2K Plus $3.99
- Weekly $1.99
- BRB2K Plus $11.99
- BRB2K Plus $99.99
- Usage Pack – Large $8.49
- Usage Pack – Small $4.49
- Standard $49.99
- Standard $5.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 – Better Things Better, LLC