# LINE vs setlog

The clearest difference is review sentiment: setlog at 64% against LINE's 15%. setlog also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). LINE's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 48) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LINE sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. setlog asks for nothing beyond the download.

setlog holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LINE has 18K ratings behind it against 48, 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 64% of setlog's.

LINE ships an update every 9 days, setlog every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LINE | setlog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line/id443904275/reviews) | **[3.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlog-friends-camera/id6587576438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | #60 |
| Size | 397 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) | [new chat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759998417) |

## What reviewers say

### LINE

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

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Free · Social Networking, #100 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


### setlog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlog-friends-camera/id6587576438)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Create friendship vlogs with friends by capturing 2-second clips every hour. The app automatically compiles these moments into a daily video diary. Share your logs and tag the official account.

**Highlights:** Friendship vlog creation, Hourly 2-second clips, Real-time monitoring, Automatic video generation, Log sharing with tagging

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LINE free?

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

### Is setlog free?

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

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

setlog is rated higher. LINE averages 3.2 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while setlog averages 3.9 from 48 ratings.

### Do LINE or setlog have ads?

LINE shows ads; setlog does not.

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

LINE ships an update every 9 days, and setlog every 3 days. Most recently, LINE was updated on September 25, 2026 and setlog on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, LINE or setlog?

LINE currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and setlog at #60. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*