# LINE vs VDONE

The clearest difference is rating: LINE at 3.2 against VDONE's 2.7. LINE also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 3) and review sentiment (15% vs 0%). VDONE's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LINE sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and VDONE sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LINE holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LINE has 18K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of LINE's written reviews are positive against 0% of VDONE's.

LINE ships an update every 9 days, VDONE every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LINE | VDONE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line/id443904275/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdone/id1673506553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **14.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 397 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) | [VIPTAM TECHNOLOGY GROUP JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639826750) |

## What reviewers say

### LINE

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

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Social Networking, #101 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


### VDONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdone/id1673506553)

Connect with friends and fans to share news, videos, and moments. Engage in unlimited text, voice, and video calls, including group chats. Manage your personal diary, profile, and saved content.

**Highlights:** News feed for updates, Text, voice, and video chat, Group chat functionality, Personal diary and profile, Content saving

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 19 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 59 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 199 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 400 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 399 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 999 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1999 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 4000 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 3999 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 6000 | $179.99 | one-time |
| 8000 | $229.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LINE free?

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

### Is VDONE free?

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

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

LINE is rated higher. LINE averages 3.2 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while VDONE averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do LINE or VDONE have ads?

Both LINE and VDONE show ads.

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

LINE ships an update every 9 days, and VDONE every 4 days. Most recently, LINE was updated on September 25, 2026 and VDONE on August 12, 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.*