Someone to talk to when you feel lonely
Talk Yaaro is an app where you call or chat with a host when you want someone to talk to. That may be because you live away from home, or because you have people around you but what is on your mind is not something you can tell them.
The host is there to listen. The host sees your nickname, never your phone number, and calls are not recorded.
Below, we explain what the app is, who the hosts are, what it costs and what it is not, so you can decide if it is for you. The app is only for people aged 18 and over.
If you are in danger or thinking of harming yourself, call 112 or Tele-MANAS on 14416 now.
What Talk Yaaro is and what it is not
What it is
Talk Yaaro is an app for anonymous 1-on-1 voice calls and chat with verified hosts. It also has live audio rooms that are free to listen to. It is for company and emotional support.
Who the hosts are
Hosts are people who listen. They are not counsellors. Every host passes KYC before they can take calls. The host sees your nickname, never your phone number. Calls are not recorded, and you can report and block a host.
What it is not
It is not a dating app. It is also not therapy or medical advice, and it is not an emergency service. It is only for people aged 18 and over. If you are under 18, you can call Tele-MANAS on 14416.
If you need a counsellor or urgent help, go to the helplines on this page.
How it works
- Step 1
Sign in
The app is for Android phones. You sign in with your mobile number and an OTP, or tap Continue as Guest. An account made with a mobile number starts with 49 free coins. A guest starts with 0.
- Step 2
Pick a host
Every host has a profile. It shows what that host charges for a minute, so you know the rate before you call. New hosts charge 15 coins a minute.
- Step 3
Call or chat
Call the host, or send a chat message if you would rather type. On a call, coins are cut only after the host picks up. A call that is missed or declined costs nothing.
- Step 4
Or listen first
If you are not ready to talk, you can go into a live audio room and listen. Listening is free.
What it costs
There is no subscription and no joining fee. You pay with coins, and only for what you use.
49 free coins on a new account
A new account made with a mobile number and OTP starts with 49 free coins, once. That is 3 minutes of a call at 15 coins a minute, or 24 chat messages. If you tap Continue as Guest you start with 0 coins. You get the 49 coins when you add a mobile number in the app, once per number.
Calls
15 to 25 coins a minute, depending on the host. New hosts charge 15. The rate is shown on the host's profile before you call. You need enough coins for one minute to start a call, and every started minute is charged in full.
When coins are cut
Only after the host picks up. A call that is missed or declined costs nothing.
Chat
2 coins for each message you send. A voice note costs the same as a text message.
Live audio rooms
Free to listen to. Sending a gift in a room is optional and costs coins.
No subscription
There is no joining fee either. You pay only for what you use.
Coin packs
Coins are bought in packs through Google Play.
| Pack price | Coins | One minute at 15 coins |
|---|---|---|
| ₹50 | 50 | ₹15 |
| ₹100 | 140 | about ₹11 |
| ₹250 | 400 | about ₹9 |
| ₹500 | 950 | about ₹8 |
| ₹1,000 | 2,500 | ₹6 |
| ₹200Saturdays and Sundays only | 500 | ₹6 |
What a minute comes to in rupees depends on the pack you buy. A 15-coin minute costs ₹15 with the smallest pack and ₹6 with the largest. With a host who charges 25 coins a minute, a minute costs ₹25 with the smallest pack and ₹10 with the largest.
A first call is worked out step by step on our pricing page.
Helplines in India
Call one of these if you need a counsellor or urgent help.
Talk Yaaro hosts are not counsellors, and Talk Yaaro is not an emergency service.
Emergency number
For anyone in immediate danger who needs the police, fire and rescue, or an ambulance.
Tele-MANAS
Government of India mental health line (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)
For stress, sadness, anxiety, sleep trouble, thoughts of self-harm or any other mental health worry.
Free. 24 hours, all days. In 20 Indian languages.
Official pageiCALL
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
For anyone in emotional distress, at any age.
Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 9 pm. Counselling is free, and your phone company's normal call charges apply. In Hindi, English, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Konkani.
Official pageVandrevala Foundation
A non-government organisation
For anyone feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, lonely or suicidal, or struggling to cope.
24 hours, all days. Counselling is free. It is a mobile number, so normal call charges may apply. You can also message the same number on WhatsApp.
Official pageAASRA
A charity in Navi Mumbai. Trained volunteers answer.
For people who are lonely, distressed or thinking of suicide.
24 hours, 7 days a week. In English and Hindi. It is a Mumbai landline, so normal call charges may apply.
Official pageChild Helpline
Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India
For children in crisis or in need of help.
Free. 24 hours, all days.
Official pageWomen Helpline
Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India
For any woman in distress or facing violence, or someone calling for her.
Free. 24 hours, all days. The Ministry says it runs in every State and Union Territory except West Bengal.
Official pageNCW Women Helpline
National Commission for Women, Government of India
For women and girls above 18 facing violence or abuse.
Free. 24 hours, all days.
Official page
We read these numbers on each helpline's own page, or on a Government of India page, on 11 October 2026.
Common questions
Who will I be talking to on Talk Yaaro?
A host. Hosts are people who listen. They are not counsellors or therapists. Every host passes KYC before they can take calls. You can report and block a host.
Is it free to talk to someone on Talk Yaaro?
Live audio rooms are free to listen to. Calls and chat cost coins. A new account made with a mobile number and OTP starts with 49 free coins, once. That is 3 minutes of a call at 15 coins a minute, or 24 chat messages. After that, coins are bought in packs through Google Play, starting at ₹50 for 50 coins. There is no subscription and no joining fee.
Will the host know who I am?
No. The host sees your nickname, never your phone number. Calls are not recorded.
Is Talk Yaaro counselling or therapy?
No. Talk Yaaro is not therapy or medical advice, and hosts are not counsellors. It is not an emergency service either. If you are in danger or thinking of harming yourself, call 112 or Tele-MANAS on 14416. Tele-MANAS is the Government of India mental health line. It is free and open 24 hours, all days.
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