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LINE: Calls & Messages - Comprehensive Review of Features and Performance

by LINE (LY Corporation)

โ˜…3.5
ANDROIDCommunication
LINE provides free cross-platform messaging, HD voice/video calls, and expressive sticker communication. Primarily serves international users seeking feature-rich alternatives to mainstream messaging platforms with strong Asian market penetration.

Detailed Review

LINE: Calls & Messages positions itself as a comprehensive communication platform bridging global users through free messaging, voice calls, and video conferencing. Developed by LY Corporation, the app has established significant market presence particularly across Asian markets, offering a robust alternative to mainstream messaging services with its distinctive sticker ecosystem and multi-platform accessibility across mobile, desktop, and Wear OS devices. The application's core functionality centers around real-time communication features including high-definition voice and video calls that perform reliably across varying network conditions. Messaging capabilities support text, images, videos, and location sharing, while the platform's extensive sticker marketplace offers thousands of licensed and original expressive elements. Additional features include timeline posting capabilities, group chats supporting up to 500 participants, and integrated payment services in supported regions, creating a multifaceted communication ecosystem rather than a simple messaging tool. User experience demonstrates generally intuitive navigation with a tab-based interface separating chats, calls, contacts, and timeline features. The design employs bright colors and large interactive elements that facilitate quick access to primary functions. Real-world usage patterns indicate particularly strong adoption for international communication, especially between users in Asian countries and their overseas contacts, with many users employing the platform as their primary communication channel for both personal and light business correspondence. User feedback reflects mixed experiences with technical support and account management. Multiple reviews from Rabbi Al-Mamun (July 14, 2025) detail account recovery difficulties following device resets, noting initial support challenges that required screen recording evidence for verification. Conversely, Stephen Modize's reviews (August 13, 2025) praise the application's security measures and user-friendly interface, describing it as an efficient tool for maintaining family connections across distances. The application demonstrates strengths in feature diversity and cross-platform consistency but faces challenges in customer support responsiveness and market penetration outside Asian territories. While the sticker economy and free international calling represent significant value propositions, some users report occasional notification delays and higher battery consumption during extended video calls. LINE remains most valuable for users maintaining international connections, particularly those with existing social networks already embedded within the platform's ecosystem.

Key Features

  • โ€ขHD voice and video calling with adaptive bitrate technology maintains call quality across varying network conditions and mobile data connections
  • โ€ขExpressive sticker marketplace featuring thousands of licensed characters and original creations enables nuanced emotional communication beyond text
  • โ€ขMulti-device synchronization allows seamless transition between mobile, desktop, and wearable platforms without interrupting conversations
  • โ€ขGroup messaging supports up to 500 participants with administrative controls, file sharing, and dedicated group note features
  • โ€ขEnd-to-end encryption for private chats and secure payment integration in supported regions provides layered privacy protection
  • โ€ขTimeline feature functions as social media wall where users share updates, photos, and interact with contacts' posts

Why Users Love It

Extensive sticker ecosystem
Reliable cross-platform sync

Perfect for: International communicators, particularly Asia-focused users seeking feature-rich messaging

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#49

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4 from last week

Best Rank

#44

All-time high

Average Rank

#48

30-day average

User Reviews

Stephen Modize
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Aug 13, 2025

Best and secure social media networking app. You can reach out to friends, and family with just a few clicks. It's user friendly

Stephen Modize
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Aug 13, 2025

Best and secure social media networking app. You can reach out to friends, and family with just a few clicks. It's user friendly

Rabbi Al-Mamun
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Jul 14, 2025

I was unable to complete my account transfer due to an Android reset. It was difficult to reach the line support, On first support they did not recognize my account with given mail and phone no. later I shared screen record of login attempts and they understand that it was my account, so unlocked device transfer for 48 hours โœ… and abled to logged in directly without account transfer. Arigato!

Rabbi Al-Mamun
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Jul 14, 2025

I was unable to complete my account transfer due to an Android reset. It was difficult to reach the line support, On first support they did not recognize my account with given mail and phone no. later I shared screen record of login attempts and they understand that it was my account, so unlocked device transfer for 48 hours โœ… and abled to logged in directly without account transfer. Arigato!

Rabbi Al-Mamun
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Jul 14, 2025

I was unable to complete my account transfer due to an Android reset. It was difficult to reach the line support, On first support they did not recognize my account with given mail and phone no. later I shared screen record of login attempts and they understand that it was my account, so unlocked device transfer for 48 hours โœ… and abled to logged in directly without account transfer. Arigato!

App Details

Developer

LINE (LY Corporation)

Platform

android

Rating

โ˜…3.5

Last Updated

10/7/2025