# LINE vs KingsChat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KingsChat at 75% against LINE's 15%. KingsChat also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). LINE's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 126) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LINE sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and KingsChat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KingsChat holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LINE has 18K ratings behind it against 126, 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 75% of KingsChat's.

LINE ships an update every 9 days, KingsChat every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LINE | KingsChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line/id443904275/reviews) | **[4.2 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingschat/id895560991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 126 |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 397 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.8** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LINE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/359067226) | [KingsChat](https://appshunter.io/developer/895560994) |

## What reviewers say

### LINE

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

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Social Networking, #113 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


### KingsChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingschat/id895560991)

Connect globally for free with instant messaging, HD voice and video calls, and social timeline features. Share multimedia, create group chats, and even use a QR code for events. Stay connected without any hidden fees.

**Highlights:** Free messaging, HD voice and video calls, Timeline stories, Multimedia and file sharing, Group chat up to 100, QR code for events

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stickers Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient communication features
- 💡 Unique Christian-focused platform
- 🔒 Secure and private messaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption on some devices
- ⚠️ Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🤔 Inconsistent functionality across platforms

**Reported bugs**

- Login and verification issues
- Blank screen and app not opening
- Inability to delete contacts/friends
- Problems with video/voice call functionality

**Requested features**

- Add Arabic language support
- Implement bulk message deletion
- Introduce temporary/disappearing messages
- Improve search and discovery features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LINE free?

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

### Is KingsChat free?

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

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

KingsChat is rated higher. LINE averages 3.2 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while KingsChat averages 4.2 from 126 ratings.

### Do LINE or KingsChat have ads?

LINE shows ads; KingsChat does not.

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

LINE ships an update every 9 days, and KingsChat every 2 weeks. Most recently, LINE was updated on September 24, 2026 and KingsChat on September 24, 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.*