Friend-first · iPhone + web · Free to start

Chat, call, and play with friends

ChatRamen brings messaging, voice and video calls, Live, and games into one place—after a mutual friend request keeps the connection intentional.

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Prefer the iPhone app?Download on theApp Store

Verified sign-in. Conversations start after mutual acceptance.

Verified sign-in
Mutual friend requests
Voice & video calls
Friend Requests
Hana LeeSent 2h ago
Jordan KimSent 5h ago
Taylor WuSent 1d ago
<MarikoOnline
Up for game night later?
Count me in!
I'll bring snacks
Let's gooo
Message...
Video CallMariko00:28
Games
RRecent GamesJump back in
MMultiplayerPlay with friends

Features

Real-time messaging

Real-time chats, reactions, typing indicators, and read receipts built for meaningful conversations.

Voice, video, and Live

Voice calls, video calls, and Live sessions keep the conversation moving inside one iPhone app.

Play together

Lightweight games make chats more fun when a normal text reply is not enough.

Friend-first by design

Mutual consent comes first. Friend requests keep conversations intentional and in your control.

What is inside

More than a chat screen

ChatRamen brings the social pieces friends expect into one focused iPhone app: messaging, calls, Live, games, search, activity, and privacy controls.

Verified account setup

Sign in with Apple, Google, or Email with OTP before using the app.

Activity status and feed

See friend activity, availability, calls, games, and updates in one place.

Smart filters

Filter by interests, country, language, and more when finding the right conversation.

Username search

Find friends quickly, then connect through the request flow before chatting.

Photo sharing

Send photos and share moments in chat. Images are moderated so the community stays respectful.

26 languages

The app experience is localized across 26 languages for a broader community.

How it works

Start chatting in minutes

01

Verify your account

Start with Apple, Google, or Email OTP sign-in.

02

Build your profile

Add profile details, age verification, interests, and language context.

03

Send a request

Conversation unlocks after mutual friend-request acceptance.

04

Chat, call, play

Message, share photos, go Live, make calls, and launch games together.

Messaging & calls

Everything you need, in one place

From profile to chat to voice call — ChatRamen brings every way to connect into one focused iPhone app. Message friends, share photos, go Live, and launch games without switching between apps.

Hana Lee@hana_ramen
Available
Interests
Games, music, study
Language
English
Country
United States
ChatRamen Live

Live becomes available after both members exchange messages in the chat.

Profile details

Profiles support photo, username, age verification, country, language, and interests so each request has context.

  • Photo and username
  • Age verification
  • Interests and language

One-to-one chat

After a friend request is accepted, members can message with typing indicators, read receipts, photo sharing, and message options.

  • Typing indicators
  • Read receipts
  • Photo sharing

Live and calls

Voice, video, and ChatRamen Live are built into the conversation, with call permissions and shared time limits.

  • Voice and video calls
  • Live after chat warms up
  • Allow Calls control

Subscription tiers

Free, Lite, Plus, and Pro

ChatRamen is free to start. Optional weekly, monthly, and yearly subscriptions expand limits and unlock premium controls through the App Store.

Free

Start with the core app

Daily limits apply
  • Verified account setup
  • Friend requests and messaging
  • Safety, reports, and blocking
  • Voice, video, Live, and games with limits

Lite

Unlock search tools

1x Calls & Live time
  • Instant refresh
  • Unlimited filters
  • Unlimited searches
  • Unlimited games
  • More replies
  • Hide activity status

Plus

Most balanced

2x Calls & Live time
  • Everything in Lite
  • Unlimited friend requests
  • 2x Calls & Live time

Pro

Complete experience

4x Calls & Live time
  • Everything in Plus
  • Unlimited messages
  • 4x Calls & Live time
  • Gift Pro support

Calls and Live share one time bucket that refreshes every 6 hours. Subscription pricing is shown in the app for your App Store region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

Gift ProSend Pro access to a friend from inside the app when you want to share the full experience.

How we connect

Built for real connections

ChatRamen uses mutual friend requests so every conversation starts with consent. Combined with verified sign-in, active moderation, and fast reporting tools, the community is designed for genuine friendships.

  • Verified sign-in via Apple, Google, or Email OTP
  • Mutual friend requests before any conversation begins
  • Report and block available from every chat
Community guidelines

Made for iPhone

iPhone first. Web when you need it.

ChatRamen is built for iPhone, with messaging, calls, games, and privacy controls in one focused app. Prefer the web? Open ChatRamen right in your browser and add ChatRamen.com to your Home Screen on iOS or Android browsers for app-style access.

Use on web

Frequently asked questions

Is ChatRamen free to use?

Yes. ChatRamen is free to download and use with optional Lite, Plus, and Pro subscriptions for expanded limits and premium features.

How do mutual friend requests work?

Send a request first. Messaging starts after both members accept, so every conversation begins with consent.

Which sign-in methods are supported?

ChatRamen supports Sign in with Apple, Google sign-in, and Email with OTP verification.

What do Lite, Plus, and Pro unlock?

Lite unlocks refresh, filters, search, games, replies, hidden activity status, and 1x Calls & Live time. Plus adds unlimited friend requests and 2x Calls & Live time. Pro adds unlimited messages and 4x Calls & Live time.

How do Calls & Live limits work?

Calls and Live share one time bucket that refreshes every 6 hours. Lite includes 1x Calls & Live time, Plus includes 2x, and Pro includes 4x.

When does Live become available?

Live video becomes available after both members exchange enough messages in the chat. The app encourages a conversation before Live starts.

How are subscriptions billed?

Subscriptions are billed through your Apple ID. You can manage or cancel renewal in App Store account settings.

Can I report or block an account?

Yes. Reporting and blocking tools are available in the app so you can control your experience quickly.

Is ChatRamen only for iPhone?

The native ChatRamen app is designed for iPhone. You can also use ChatRamen on the web at ChatRamen.com and add it to your Home Screen from iOS or Android browsers.