ChatGPT 1.2026.244 for Android

ChatGPT 1.2026.244 is the official Android app of OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot. It puts the same assistant you know from the web on your phone, for quick questions, help with messages, explanations and ideas on the go, and you can download ChatGPT for free from Google Play.

Overview

ChatGPT was first released on November 30, 2022, and quickly became a household name for generative AI: a large language model that writes answers in natural language. On a phone it shines in small moments. You can ask it to explain a term you just heard in a meeting, rewrite a short message more politely, translate a sign while travelling, summarise a long article you have open or brainstorm gift ideas. Its uses listed by Wikidata range from machine translation and speech recognition to optical character recognition and helping people learn a second language, which matches what many users do with a phone camera and microphone. The models behind the app change frequently; in September 2026 OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Astra, following GPT-5.4 and GPT-5.5 in April. Whatever the model, the answers can sound certain while being wrong, so important facts deserve a second check.

Key facts

How to install it

1. Open Google Play and search for ChatGPT; make sure the developer is OpenAI.
2. Install the app and sign in with your OpenAI account or create one.
3. Grant microphone and camera access only if you want to use them.
4. Check the data controls in the settings before sharing personal information.

More information is on chatgpt.com, and product updates are listed in the official changelog.

Safety and privacy

Many fake ChatGPT apps exist in app stores and on APK sites, some charging subscriptions for a copy of the free service. Install only the app published by OpenAI. Do not share passwords, bank details or other people's personal information in chats, and remember that screenshots of conversations can spread further than you expect.

Getting better answers

Give context: who the text is for, how long it should be and what tone you want. Ask for a list of options rather than a single answer, and follow up when something is unclear. If an answer contains facts you need, ask for sources and verify them yourself.

Pros and cons

• Pro: help with writing and questions anywhere.
• Pro: same account on phone and computer.
• Pro: free to start.
• Con: answers need fact-checking.
• Con: needs an internet connection.

Alternatives

Our listings include Google Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Perplexity and Microsoft 365 Copilot, other AI assistants for Android.