# LINE vs iorUp

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iorUp at 100% against LINE's 14%. iorUp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). LINE's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 3) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

iorUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. 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: 14% of LINE's written reviews are positive against 100% of iorUp's.

LINE ships an update every 9 days, iorUp weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LINE | iorUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line/id443904275/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iorup/id6752844305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 14.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 401 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) | [IORCP Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884201596) |

## What reviewers say

### LINE

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

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Social Networking, #93 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


### iorUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iorup/id6752844305)

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for life in Japan, offering job listings, real estate opportunities, and essential living information. It caters to both individuals looking to relocate or live in Japan and employers seeking candidates.

**Highlights:** Job listings for various communities, Employer job posting, Real estate listings, Owner rental postings, Latest news and snaps, Essential living guides for Japan, Multilingual support (Myanmar, Japanese, English)

**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 iorUp free?

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

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

iorUp is rated higher. LINE averages 3.2 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while iorUp averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do LINE or iorUp have ads?

LINE shows ads; iorUp does not.

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

LINE ships an update every 9 days, and iorUp weekly. Most recently, LINE was updated on October 20, 2026 and iorUp on October 13, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*