# LINE vs KUYY!

The clearest difference is ads: KUYY! at none against LINE's shown. KUYY! also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (32% vs 14%). LINE's advantage is chart position (#42 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases 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 and KUYY! sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LINE ships an update every 9 days, KUYY! every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LINE | KUYY! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line/id443904275/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.9% of reviews | **32.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 401 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) | [PT. KREASI UNTUK INDONESIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568995493) |

## What reviewers say

### LINE

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

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Free · Social Networking, #119 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


### KUYY!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kuyy/id1568995491)

Connect with people around you for shared activities and productivity. Organize events, join existing ones, and discuss plans in dedicated chat rooms. Foster real-world connections with friends and discover new ways to engage together.

**Highlights:** Create custom activities, Join friend activities, Activity-specific chat rooms, Follow friends, Connect with like-minded people

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KUYY! Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| KUYY! Business | $39.99 | per month |
| KUYY! Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| KUYY! Business | $399.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LINE free?

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

### Is KUYY! free?

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

### Do LINE or KUYY! have ads?

LINE shows ads; KUYY! does not.

### Which is updated more often, LINE or KUYY!?

LINE ships an update every 9 days, and KUYY! every 3 days. Most recently, LINE was updated on October 27, 2026 and KUYY! 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.*