Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text

Character · Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text is a communication app that lets you chat and call AI Characters.

React Native Entertainment Character.AI
Bundle ID ai.character.app
Version analyzed 1.16.3
Build framework React Native
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 30
Analyzed 2026-06-29
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 8 sensitive

40 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Read images sensitive

Read image files from shared storage.

Read videos sensitive

Read video files from shared storage.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

DETECT SCREEN CAPTURE standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Change network state standard

Change network connectivity state.

Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Foreground service: microphone standard

Required for foreground services of type microphone.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

FOREGROUND MEDIA PLAYBACK standard
Display over other apps standard

Draw windows on top of other apps. Granted from system settings.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Bluetooth admin (legacy) standard

Discover and pair Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

DOWNLOAD WITHOUT NOTIFICATION standard
Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

AD ID standard
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES TOPICS standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ APP INFO standard
com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET COMMON DATA standard
com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND APPHUB SERVICE standard
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard
ai.character.app.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
Schedule exact alarms standard

Schedule alarms that fire at an exact time. Granted from system settings; denied by default on Android 13+.

BROADCAST CLOSE SYSTEM DIALOGS standard
Do Not Disturb access standard

Read and write Do Not Disturb policy. User toggles in settings for full control.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text.

What is Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text built with?

Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text by Character.AI is built with React Native. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text use?

FlyTrap detected 30 third-party SDKs inside Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text, including Amazon Publisher Services, AppLovin MAX and Coil. They span areas such as Ads, Imaging, Analytics and Authentication. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text request?

Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text requests 40 permissions. 8 of these are sensitive, such as Microphone, Write storage and Read storage. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text requests 40 permissions (8 sensitive) and bundles 30 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Character AI: Chat, Talk, Text available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.