# LINE vs 天潮信使

The clearest difference is rating: 天潮信使 at 5.0 against LINE's 3.2. 天潮信使 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). LINE's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 1) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

天潮信使 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LINE ships an update every 9 days, 天潮信使 daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LINE | 天潮信使 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line/id443904275/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6466742277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 401 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) | [The Vision Times Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579829009) |

## What reviewers say

### LINE

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Social Networking, #122 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 (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


### 天潮信使

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6466742277)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LINE free?

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

### Is 天潮信使 free?

天潮信使 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LINE or 天潮信使?

天潮信使 is rated higher. LINE averages 3.2 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while 天潮信使 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LINE or 天潮信使 have ads?

LINE shows ads; 天潮信使 does not.

### Which is updated more often, LINE or 天潮信使?

LINE ships an update every 9 days, and 天潮信使 daily. Most recently, LINE was updated on November 4, 2026 and 天潮信使 on October 30, 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.*