# LINE vs Helpix

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helpix at none against LINE's 14. Helpix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). LINE's advantage is chart position (#33 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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. Helpix asks for nothing beyond the download.

LINE ships an update every 9 days, Helpix weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LINE | Helpix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line/id443904275/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 401 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) | [Minimalistech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373858547) |

## What reviewers say

### LINE

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

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · Social Networking, #109 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


### Helpix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helpix/id1503918146)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LINE free?

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

### Is Helpix free?

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

### Do LINE or Helpix have ads?

LINE shows ads; Helpix does not.

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

LINE ships an update every 9 days, and Helpix weekly. Most recently, LINE was updated on October 14, 2026 and Helpix on October 3, 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.*