# WeChat vs LINE

The clearest difference is rating: WeChat at 3.9 against LINE's 3.2. WeChat also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 14%) and ratings volume (81K vs 18K). LINE's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeChat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and LINE sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeChat holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81K and 18K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of WeChat's written reviews are positive against 14% of LINE's.

WeChat ships an update every 3 weeks, LINE every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeChat | LINE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wechat/id414478124/reviews)** | [3.2 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line/id443904275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | **31.6% of reviews** | 14.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #38 |
| Size | 922 MB | 401 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WeChat](https://appshunter.io/developer/614694882) | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) |

## What reviewers say

### WeChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wechat/id414478124)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Social Networking, #30 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with friends and family through messaging, voice, and video calls. Discover news, local services, and games within the app. Features mobile payment and health tracking capabilities.

**Highlights:** Text, photo, voice, and video messaging, Group chats up to 500 members, High-quality voice and video calls, Real-time location sharing, Moments for sharing photos and videos, Official Accounts for news and content, Mini Programs for third-party services, Mobile payment with Weixin Pay

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 42 WeBeans | $0.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $1.99 | one-time |
| 126 WeBeans | $2.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 350 WeBeans | $6.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| 896 WeBeans | $19.99 | one-time |
| 9086 WeBeans | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great all-in-one app
- 👍 Convenient features like payments and mini-programs
- 💡 Useful translation and sharing functions
- 🔒 Secure and private

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accounts getting blocked for no reason
- 🔒 Strict security measures and verification requirements
- 👎 Poor customer support and unresponsive to user issues
- 🔋 High storage and battery consumption
- 🤔 Censorship and monitoring concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
- Syncing problems between devices
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable voice/video call quality

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve chat organization with folders and pinning
- Allow editing of posted content
- Provide better translation and language support
- Simplify account recovery and unblocking process


### LINE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line/id443904275)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Social Networking, #112 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with friends and family through free voice and video calls, messages, and a wide array of stickers and themes. This communication platform offers a seamless experience across mobile, desktop, and smartwatches, with enhanced privacy features and content discovery options.

**Highlights:** Free voice and video calls, Messaging, Stickers and emojis, Customizable themes, Cross-platform compatibility, Encrypted messages, Keep Memo for storage

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| スタンダード | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| 50 LINE Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70 LINE Coin | $1.39 | one-time |
| LINE Characters: All the Love | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brown & Cony's Secret Date! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brown & Cony's Lovey Dovey Date | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 LINE Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 LINE Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 LINE Coin | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 LINE Coin | $7.99 | one-time |
| 800 LINE Coin | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1600 LINE Coin | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Great messaging app
- 🎨 Customizable with cute stickers
- 🌐 Useful for international communication
- 🔒 Secure and private

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔑 Difficult account recovery and transfer
- 🚫 Accounts suspended without explanation
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🔍 Difficulty adding and searching for contacts

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or sign up
- Messages not sending or receiving
- Notifications not working properly
- App crashing after updates
- Incompatibility with new devices and OS versions

**Requested features**

- See who is online and typing
- Ability to translate messages
- Automatic chat history backup and sync
- Easier sticker management and organization
- More ways to earn free stickers and points


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeChat free?

WeChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LINE free?

LINE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WeChat or LINE?

WeChat is rated higher. WeChat averages 3.9 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while LINE averages 3.2 from 18K ratings.

### Do WeChat or LINE have ads?

Both WeChat and LINE show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeChat or LINE?

WeChat ships an update every 3 weeks, and LINE every 9 days. Most recently, WeChat was updated on October 17, 2026 and LINE on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WeChat or LINE?

WeChat currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and LINE at #38. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*