VK: music, video, messenger

What VK is and who it suits

VK is a social network built around messaging and feeds, with music, video, games and shopping alongside. The developer, VKL, describes it as a place that brings together tens of millions of people for communication, entertainment and news. It suits people who want to stay in touch with friends and family through one app, or who already have a VK account and want the rest of its features in the same place.

The listing rates the app for ages 12 and up.

Messaging and video calls

The messenger handles group chats and private messages. You can reach friends on VK as well as people saved in your phone's contacts. Video calls can include an unlimited number of people, and the listing says they are free with no time limit. VK Calls is the name the developer gives to this calling feature.

Music, podcasts and short video

The music section recommends songs based on personalization, so new tracks appear alongside the ones you have chosen yourself. VK Clips are short vertical videos covering many subjects, and you can watch them or make your own. Live streams run alongside these, and podcasts can be listened to or uploaded from your own account.

Feeds, communities, games and shopping

Thematic feeds carry photos, news and other posts from the topics you follow. You can join online communities and meet new people through the social network side of VK. The developer also lists games and shopping as part of the app.

Step tracking and the friends leaderboard

VK connects to your device to count your steps each day. You can compete with friends on a leaderboard that ranks who has taken the most steps. The developer presents this as a way to stay in shape, so the step count is the main measure on the board.