# LINE vs NZ Chat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NZ Chat at 100% against LINE's 24%. NZ Chat also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). LINE's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 5) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LINE sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NZ Chat sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NZ Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LINE has 19K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of LINE's written reviews are positive against 100% of NZ Chat's.

LINE ships an update every 9 days, NZ Chat every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LINE | NZ Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line/id443904275/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nz-chat/id6447769784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 405 MB | 387 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) | [Natronz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601599611) |

## What reviewers say

### LINE

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

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Social Networking, #113 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with friends and family through free voice and video calls, messaging, and a wide array of stickers and themes. This platform offers seamless communication across mobile, desktop, and smartwatches, with features like encrypted messaging for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Free voice and video calls, Messaging with stickers and emojis, Cross-platform compatibility (mobile, desktop, smartwatch), Encrypted messaging (Letter Sealing), Keep Memo for temporary storage, Customizable themes

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| 50 LINE Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70 LINE Coin | $1.39 | 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


### NZ Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nz-chat/id6447769784)

Connect with loved ones globally through a secure and seamless communication platform. Enjoy high-quality voice and video calls, instant messaging, dynamic feeds, and a wide range of stickers. This app offers innovative features for smarter, more convenient, and engaging daily connections.

**Highlights:** High-quality voice and video calls, Instant messaging, Dynamic feeds, Fun stickers collection, Secure communication platform, Global availability

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 coins for purchases | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 coins for purchases | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 coins for purchases | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 coins for purchases | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins for purchases | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins for purchases | $2.99 | one-time |
| 305 coins for purchases | $3.99 | one-time |
| 410 coins for purchases | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LINE free?

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

### Is NZ Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LINE or NZ Chat?

NZ Chat is rated higher. LINE averages 3.2 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while NZ Chat averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do LINE or NZ Chat have ads?

LINE shows ads; NZ Chat does not.

### Which is updated more often, LINE or NZ Chat?

LINE ships an update every 9 days, and NZ Chat every 6 days. Most recently, LINE was updated on November 5, 2026 and NZ Chat on November 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.*