Version History
Here you can find the changelog of KakaoMap - Map / Navigation since it was posted on our website on 2015-04-25.
The latest version is and it was updated on soft112.com on 02 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version N/A
posted on 2024-04-01
[5.16.3]
1. Fixed issue where app won't start on certain devices
[5.16.0]
1.New launch: ‘Following’ feature
-You can now follow users on kakaomap
-My Page > Feed tab added
ㄴ You can check recently added reviews & new groups, store news, and updates on subscribed groups
ㄴ Following and group recommendations are also provided
2.Improvements for Trend Ranking
-Fine dining category added (for Seoul region only)
version N/A
posted on 2024-03-24
[5.16.2]
1. Fixed issue where app won't start on certain devices
[5.16.0]
1.New launch: ‘Following’ feature
-You can now follow users on kakaomap
-My Page > Feed tab added
ㄴ You can check recently added reviews & new groups, store news, and updates on subscribed groups
ㄴ Following and group recommendations are also provided
2.Improvements for Trend Ranking
-Fine dining category added (for Seoul region only)
version N/A
posted on 2024-03-17
1.New launch: ‘Following’ feature
-You can now follow users on kakaomap
-My Page > Feed tab added
ㄴ You can check recently added reviews & new groups, store news, and updates on subscribed groups
ㄴ Following and group recommendations are also provided
2.Improvements for Trend Ranking
-Fine dining category added (for Seoul region only)
version N/A
posted on 2024-02-22
1. Improvement in current location mode
2. Bug fixes
version N/A
posted on 2023-10-11
1. New "Follow Store" Feature
- Follow stores you visit frequently and get news updates, coupon info
- You can follow from the detail page
2. Updates in public transportation route alarm
3. Other maintenance fixes
version N/A
posted on 2023-09-12
Bookmark fails to be retreived on wear os devices
version N/A
posted on 2023-08-31
5.11.3
- Added Route Search button for Home Tab
- Changed default map level
- Other bug fixes
5.11.2
- Car Navigation Bug fixes
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5.11.0
1. New Home Tab
- You can register frequently used functions, menus and search keywords in Home Menu
2. Newly updated car routes and navigation
3. You can now register any place other than your home or your office up to 7 places
4. Support for Android 13
version N/A
posted on 2023-08-23
1. New Home Tab
- You can register frequently used functions, menus and search keywords in Home Menu
- You can find the old side menu from this home tab
2. Newly updated car routes and navigation
- New and updated route options for cars
- You can toggle between 2D/3D and newly improved guidance UI
3. New features for My Place
- You can now register any place other than your home or your office up to 7 places
4. Support for Android 13
version N/A
posted on 2023-07-20
1. You can view your account info used to log in
- Settings > Kakao Account > Profile
2. Added information for emergency shelters
version N/A
posted on 2023-07-19
1. Added support for Wear OS
- 1.0.3 > Rotary scroll supported
- Arrival info available for bookmarked bus stops/subway stations
- You can view arrival info of bus/subway near by
- Works in coordination with phone's Kakaomap public transportation guidance
- Works in coordination with phone's Kakaomap bike guidance
version N/A
posted on 2023-06-21
1. We made improvements to better show you working hours for Department Stores and Large supermarkets
- We now show you alerts when you search routes after closing hours or on closed days
- Improvements in showing opening hours
2. Other stability & bug fixes
version N/A
posted on 2022-05-18
1. Changes in ending bicycle navigation
- Closing Kakaomap from Recent Apps list while running bicycle navigation in background will end bicycle navigation also.
2. Bug fixes
version N/A
posted on 2022-04-05
1. Added integration with KakaoTalk Channel in place detail page
- You can add Talk Channel and get coupon info directly from place detail page
- Added 1:1 Inquiry & chat with owner with KakaoTalk Easy chat
* Only available for places with MyStore & Talk Channel association
2. Bus Detour info
- You can view detour information for public buses
version N/A
posted on 2022-03-28
- Bug fixes
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1. Improved maps
- Faster loading and better visibility
2. New notification list
- You can view various notifications received (Likes for review and photos and etc)
- You can access via bell button on the side menu
version N/A
posted on 2022-02-24
- Fixed issue where map fails to load on some devices
- Other bug fixes
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1. Improved maps
- Faster loading and better visibility
2. New notification list
- You can view various notifications received (Likes for review and photos and etc)
- You can access via bell button on the side menu
version N/A
posted on 2022-02-22
1. Improved maps
- Faster loading and better visibility
2. New notification list
- You can view various notifications received (Likes for review and photos and etc)
- You can access via bell button on the side menu
version N/A
posted on 2022-01-21
1. Added extra information for CU convenience stores.
2. Added hospital evaluation info from Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service
3. Added Labs feature in Settings.
* Logging in while using favorites will enable you to use folders and store your favorites safely on the server.
version N/A
posted on 2021-11-26
1. Added information about Gas Station selling urea and urea stock info
2. Maintanence fixes
version N/A
posted on 2021-11-23
1. Added payment info for places
- ZeroPay, KakaoPay, Gyeonggi local currency info
2. Android 12 support
3. Added support for sending address info to Tesla app for use with on board navigation.
4. Other maintenance fixes
version N/A
posted on 2021-10-19
1. Added crowd level info for screening centers
2. Additional route option for car routes
3. Other maintenance fixes
version N/A
posted on 2021-08-26
1. Improved design for searching places
- Provides up to 3 favorites when searching
- Added 'Pin Search History' feature to pin item on top of search history list
- You can now search for internal features(Subway Map, Location Sharing..)
2. Filters for place search
- Provided for major keywords such as restaurants, cafe, gas station, hospitals etc.
3. Improvements in bike navigation
- Added elevation data when saving to gpx files
4. New voices for public transportation alarm, bike navigation
version N/A
posted on 2021-07-29
1. Bugs fixed
version N/A
posted on 2021-06-15
1. MyStore: New feature for Shop owners!
- Added link visit Mystore page from place detail view
- Certified store owners can edit store info directly from MyStore page (Opening Hrs, Menu, Etc)
- Certified store owners can leave replies to user reviews
- Certified store owners can post news(Noti/Coupons) about their shops
2. Added shortcut to add new place info on the side menu.
version N/A
posted on 2021-06-08
1. New Feature: Bicycle Navigation
- Start navigation from bicycle route result screen
- New screen for bicycle navation and voice guidance
- You can save and record route information after logging in
- You can export your route into gpx file
- you can import gpx file and view them in Kakaomap
2. Added Hyundai car dealership information
3. Improvements in Kakao i
- Added option to turn off AI voice guidance
version N/A
posted on 2021-05-28
* Suppressed abnormal logouts.
1. New Feature: Bicycle Navigation
- Start navigation from bicycle route result screen
- New screen for bicycle navation and voice guidance
- You can save and record route information after logging in
- You can export your route into gpx file
- you can import gpx file and view them in Kakaomap
2. Added Hyundai car dealership information
3. Improvements in Kakao i
- Added option to turn off AI voice guidance
version N/A
posted on 2021-05-24
1.22.3
Suppressed abnormal logouts.
1. New Feature: Bicycle Navigation
- Start navigation from bicycle route result screen
- New screen for bicycle navation and voice guidance
- You can save and record route information after logging in
- You can export your route into gpx file
- you can import gpx file and view them in Kakaomap
2. Added Hyundai car dealership information
3. Improvements in Kakao i
- Added option to turn off AI voice guidance
version N/A
posted on 2021-05-03
1. New Feature: Bicycle Navigation
- Start navigation from bicycle route result screen
- New screen for bicycle navation and voice guidance
- You can save and record route information after logging in
- You can export your route into gpx file
- you can import gpx file and view them in Kakaomap
- (Apple Watch) Apple watch support for bicycle navigation added
2. Added Hyundai car dealership information
3. Improvements in Kakao i
- Added option to turn off AI voice guidance
version N/A
posted on 2021-02-18
1. Improved UI for editing folder settings
- You can access Edit/Delete from 'Modify' on QuickTab's 'Favorite' Tab
- You can access Edit/Delete from 'Modify' on MyPage's 'Favorite' Tab
2. Maintenance fixes and improved stability
version N/A
posted on 2021-01-25
1. Changes in creating favorite folder
- Changed UI when creating new folder
- Changed Folder's Public/Private icons for better visibility
2. New campsite info in place detail view
3. New notifications for changes in bus service
- You can view notifications for buses in bus stops info view
4. Fixed issues with googole keyboard's voice recognition
version N/A
posted on 2021-01-15
1.19.4
New folders are private by default.
All existing folders that were set public is changed to private (You can change to public in folder setting)
1.19.0
1. Kakao i Voice Assistant
- Say "Hey Kakao" or click the microphone button on the search bar
2. Added Home/Office edit buttons for easier access
3. Improved photo viewer
4. Added Drag & Drop features
5. You can share CCTVs
6. More info for cars on Kia Dealership: Added interior color for each cars on show
version N/A
posted on 2021-01-04
1.19.2
Bugs fixed
1.19.0
1. Kakao i Voice Assistant
- Say "Hey Kakao" or click the microphone button on the search bar
- You can use your voice to search for places and car routes
- You can also search while using car navigation
2. Added Home/Office edit buttons for easier access
3. Improved photo viewer
4. Added Drag & Drop features
5. You can share CCTVs from CCTV Viewer
6. More info for cars on Kia Dealership: Added interior color for each cars on show
version N/A
posted on 2020-12-28
1. Kakao i Voice Assistant
- Say "Hey Kakao" or click the microphone button on the search bar
- You can use your voice to search for places and car routes
- You can also search while using car navigation
2. Added Home/Office edit buttons for easier access
3. Improved photo viewer
4. Added Drag & Drop features
5. You can share CCTVs from CCTV Viewer
6. More info for cars on Kia Dealership: Added interior color for each cars on show
version 1.18.2
posted on 2020-11-17
1. Find detour routes around school zone
- Added option to find car routes without going into school zone
- Added signs whether current route includes school zone
2. More via points
- You can add up to 5 via points when searching for car, walk, bicycle routes
3. Added Electric Car option
- You can change in "Option → Vehicle Type, Fuel Type, Hi-Pass" settings
4. Optimized speed when launching app and subway maps
version 1.17.3
posted on 2020-09-22
1. Save more favorites Up To 50,000
- Maximum No of favorites per folder increased from 100 to 500!
- You can select up to 5000 favorites to show on map!
2. Sync following app setting across devices (Requires Login)
- Which favorite folders to show on map
- App Settings
- Navigation Settings
3. Easier access to Share, Subscribe buttons in Favorites List Page
4. Added support for Suin Bundang Line (Opening on Sept 12)
version 1.15.1
posted on 2020-07-20
1. New & Improved MyPage
- Recommendations for places to review
- View all places you've liked in one page
- View all photos you've uploaded in one page
- View your places where you've submitted error and how it is progressing
2. Improvements in Subway Detail Page
- Added information of facilities and routes for persons with disabilities
3. Improved Accessibility support
version 1.14.2
posted on 2020-07-08
- FIxed bug
version 1.14.1
posted on 2020-05-26
- FIxed route scheme bug
version 1.13.1
posted on 2020-04-09
1. New UI
2. Profile is now in sync with KakaoTalk
3. Improvements in QuickTab's nearby tab
4. New options to change voice and volume for Public Transportation alarm
5. Improvements in detailed place info
- Easier access to photos taken near the place when writing review
- You can report additional info for places
- You can view the photos submitted in the photo album
6. You can view list of users who subscribed your favorites folder and liked a review
7. Updates for 4.15 Election & vote center
version 1.12.4
posted on 2020-03-11
You can find official mask distributors(Pharmacies, Post offices etc.) and current inventory
version 1.12.2
posted on 2020-02-11
- Changes in Navigation settings > Select Navigation
You can choose which app to start navigating if U+kakaonavi is installed
version 1.12.0
posted on 2020-01-20
1. Changes for Public Transportation Routes
-Colored routes according to transportation means
-Sort by least time option
-Button to quickly end public transportation alarm
2. Changes in Place Info
-New info card for Electric Car Charging stations
-Changes to Incheon Airport's info
-Easily access map while viewing place info
3. Improvements in Navigation Mode
-Set restaurants, gas stations as waypoints while driving
-Support for KakaoNavi App for LG U+
4. Improvements in Reporting error
version 1.11.1
posted on 2019-12-09
1. Added additional info for building entrance
- We now show you building's parking entrance/exit when searching for places
- Select entrance to start route guidance
2. Additional Info for Places
- Additional info for convenience stores (GS25, SevenEleven, Emart24)
- Price info and reservation button for Kakao HairShop
- Icon shown if open 24 hours for gas stations
3. Traffic condition shown on route lines.
- Colored route lines shown according to traffic condition
version 1.10.2
posted on 2019-11-07
1. Location Sharing!
-Whether you heading home to your loved ones late at night or on your way to meet your close friends, you can use KakaoMap's Location Sharing.
-Start sharing with KakaoTalk!
-You can also share routes along with your location!
2. Merged Account and new comprehensive Terms & Conditions
- New Terms & Conditions are now in effect when creating new Kakao account.
3. Support for users under age 14
-Users under age 14 can now join and use KakaoMap with consent of legal guardian.
version 1.9.1
posted on 2019-10-22
1. You can now see the current address in the searchbar
2. Added sort by color option when viewing favorites
3. Added support for Kimpo Goldline subway line
version 1.7.1
posted on 2019-07-23
1. Improvements in Favorites
- New item types: bus stop + bus, road/store view and coordinate.
- Bus/subway arrival data at Folder page.
- Adding Shortcuts to favorite folder at My page.
2. More detailed place data
- Parking lot data(Moduui Juchajang), restaurant reviews (Kakao story)
3. Added map button at the bottom of Navigation quick tab nearby search result.
4. Hyper-accurate Jeju bus location data (coming soon)
- Tracking buses with an accuracy of 10m.
- Real-time bus locations on map.
version N/A
posted on 2018-01-29
1. View estimate arrival time for future times when searching for car routes
2. Applied Seoul bus congestion data
3. Special page for PyeongChang (2/5~2/25)
ㄴnearby restaurants, attractions, etc.
What we're working on hard!
- favorite folder
- air quality info
We, the KakaoMap team, promise to be the best way finder providing you the quickest, the easiest routes in 2018 as we always have been. We welcome any and all suggestions so keep them coming.
version N/A
posted on 2016-09-20
Newly updated Kakao Map. The Map application you can always count on.,[1.0.1 Update],Bug Fixes
version 2.0.4
posted on 2011-04-06
Several fixes and updates