# LINE vs NearHere

The clearest difference is rating: NearHere at 5.0 against LINE's 3.2. NearHere also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). LINE's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 3) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LINE sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NearHere asks for nothing beyond the download.

NearHere holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LINE has 19K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of LINE's written reviews are positive against 50% of NearHere's.

LINE ships an update every 9 days, NearHere daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LINE | NearHere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line/id443904275/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearhere-bff-map-widget/id6461309647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 405 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) | [Ningbo If Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483428587) |

## What reviewers say

### LINE

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Social Networking, #97 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


### NearHere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearhere-bff-map-widget/id6461309647)

See your friends' latest photos and their locations directly on your home screen. Nudge friends to share more pictures with interactive widget buttons. Stay connected and updated on your closest friends' lives at a glance.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget for friends' photos, Real-time location updates, Interactive nudge buttons, Friend photo updates on unlock, Add multiple friends

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LINE free?

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

### Is NearHere free?

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

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

NearHere is rated higher. LINE averages 3.2 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while NearHere averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do LINE or NearHere have ads?

LINE shows ads; NearHere does not.

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

LINE ships an update every 9 days, and NearHere daily. Most recently, LINE was updated on November 11, 2026 and NearHere 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.*