# LINE vs My SIMBA Voice

The clearest difference is rating: LINE at 3.2 against My SIMBA Voice's 1.0. LINE also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 10). My SIMBA Voice's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. My SIMBA Voice asks for nothing beyond the download.

LINE holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LINE has 19K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of LINE's written reviews are positive against 0% of My SIMBA Voice's.

LINE ships an update every 9 days, My SIMBA Voice every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LINE | My SIMBA Voice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line/id443904275/reviews)** | [1.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-simba-voice/id1484446337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **13.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 401 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) | [SIMBA TELECOM PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484446336) |

## What reviewers say

### LINE

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

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Free · Social Networking, #110 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


### My SIMBA Voice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-simba-voice/id1484446337)

This app enables high-quality voice calls for users whose devices do not support VoLTE or VoLTE Roaming. It allows connections to any mobile or fixed line, ensuring clear communication.

**Highlights:** High-quality voice calls, Works without VoLTE, Supports VoLTE Roaming devices, Call any mobile line, Call any fixed line

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LINE free?

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

### Is My SIMBA Voice free?

My SIMBA Voice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LINE or My SIMBA Voice?

LINE is rated higher. LINE averages 3.2 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while My SIMBA Voice averages 1.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do LINE or My SIMBA Voice have ads?

LINE shows ads; My SIMBA Voice does not.

### Which is updated more often, LINE or My SIMBA Voice?

LINE ships an update every 9 days, and My SIMBA Voice every 4 months. Most recently, LINE was updated on October 26, 2026 and My SIMBA Voice on October 24, 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.*