# LINE vs Pantip

The clearest difference is rating: LINE at 3.2 against Pantip's 2.6. LINE also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 10) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Pantip's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LINE sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pantip asks for nothing beyond the download.

LINE holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LINE has 18K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of LINE's written reviews are positive against 17% of Pantip's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LINE ships an update every 9 days, Pantip monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LINE | Pantip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line/id443904275/reviews)** | [2.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantip/id1223282907/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 14.2% of reviews | **17.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 401 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) | [Internet Marketing Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198877331) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Pantip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantip/id1223282907)

This app provides an enhanced mobile experience for a popular Thai social networking website. Users can browse topics, participate in discussions, create new posts, and interact with content through various features.

**Highlights:** Browse Pantip Now, Pick, Trend, and My Feed, Read and post topics from various rooms, tags, and clubs, Reply to topics and comments, Insert images and videos, Member login via Facebook, Vote and react to posts, Bookmark favorite topics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LINE free?

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

### Is Pantip free?

Pantip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

LINE is rated higher. LINE averages 3.2 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Pantip averages 2.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do LINE or Pantip have ads?

LINE shows ads; Pantip does not.

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

LINE ships an update every 9 days, and Pantip monthly. Most recently, LINE was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pantip on October 7, 2026.

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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.*