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LINE iOS App Review: Comprehensive Analysis of Features and Performance

by LINE Corporation

LINE offers free messaging, HD voice/video calls, and extensive sticker marketplace across mobile and desktop platforms. Primarily serves international communicators seeking expressive digital communication tools with additional entertainment integrations.

Detailed Review

LINE positions itself as a comprehensive communication platform that transcends basic messaging through its integration of entertainment services and expressive tools. The app functions as both a practical communication solution and a digital lifestyle platform, particularly popular in Asian markets but available globally across iOS, Android, desktop, and wearable devices. The core functionality includes text messaging, high-definition voice calls, and stable video calling capabilities that perform well across international connections. Beyond basic communication, LINE distinguishes itself through an extensive marketplace offering thousands of licensed and user-created stickers, themes, and exclusive content from LINE's sister services including webtoons and games. The platform supports group chats with up to 500 participants and maintains message synchronization across all linked devices. User experience varies by region, with the interface presenting a clean design that organizes features into distinct tabs for chats, calls, timeline, and additional services. Performance testing indicates reliable message delivery and call quality, though some users report connectivity issues in certain regions. The app integrates with iOS features including Share Sheet, Siri shortcuts, and Apple Watch compatibility, though some advanced features like desktop-style translation tools remain unavailable on mobile versions. User feedback reflects generally positive experiences with specific functional praises and criticisms. Ram21503 (June 23, 2025) appreciates the 'private messages, group chats, and free phone calls' alongside content purchasing options. CJ44444 (June 6, 2025) notes the disparity between mobile and desktop translation capabilities, requesting feature parity. Some users report persistent 'reading' status indicators and regional access concerns, as mentioned by _U-w-U_ (June 16, 2025), suggesting possible connectivity or censorship issues in specific markets. The app demonstrates strengths in multimedia communication and content ecosystem integration, though faces limitations in feature consistency across platforms and regional accessibility. LINE serves most effectively as a primary communication tool for users with international contacts, particularly those valuing expressive communication through stickers and integrated entertainment content, while users requiring consistent cross-platform feature parity may encounter frustrations.

Key Features

  • HD voice and video calling with stable international connectivity enables clear cross-border communication without additional costs
  • Extensive sticker marketplace featuring licensed characters and user creations allows for enhanced emotional expression in conversations
  • Multi-device synchronization maintains message history and call logs across mobile, desktop, and wearable platforms seamlessly
  • Integrated content ecosystem provides access to LINE webtoons, games, and news services within the same application environment
  • Group messaging supports up to 500 participants with administrative controls and shared media galleries for community management
  • Theme customization options including purchasable designs and seasonal offerings enable personalized interface appearance

Why Users Love It

Rich multimedia communication tools
Integrated content ecosystem

Perfect for: International communicators seeking expressive messaging with entertainment integrations

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#48

9 from last week

Best Rank

#34

All-time high

Average Rank

#38

30-day average

User Reviews

Farahfofo94
Nov 9, 2025

Please help me! I want to log into my line account again on my phone because I had to reset everything on my phone and the informations I got were not helpful, is there a way for me to contact line corporation? Can’t log into line app on phone but I’m logged in on my iPad Please help me! I want to log into my line account again on my phone because I had to reset everything on my phone and the informations I got were not helpful, is there a way for me to contact line corporation?

Kidinabstract
Nov 19, 2025

I’ve been using this messaging app for so long I can’t even say how long it’s been. It’s been abbot 12 years or so since I started using it. I won’t go to another one. I’ve tried Google Voice, but it didn’t work because the phone number didn’t allow texts or calls! This my go-to for any messaging with people I do or don’t know. Dating apps? Don’t give them your phone number. Give them your Line!! :) Stay safe out there! Favorite Messaging App I’ve been using this messaging app for so long I can’t even say how long it’s been. It’s been abbot 12 years or so since I started using it. I won’t go to another one. I’ve tried Google Voice, but it didn’t work because the phone number didn’t allow texts or calls! This my go-to for any messaging with people I do or don’t know. Dating apps? Don’t give them your phone number. Give them your Line!! :) Stay safe out there!

Block blast is dumb
Nov 16, 2025

I like the app, but I got chat suspended for nothing. I didn’t break any terms of service. I read over them so if the moderation could see this and fix it. Good app I like the app, but I got chat suspended for nothing. I didn’t break any terms of service. I read over them so if the moderation could see this and fix it.

HugoTT7
Sep 28, 2025

Excellent app A good platform to stay connected with your friend and family 5 star app Excellent appA good platform to stay connected with your friend and family

mckenzielinda
Aug 24, 2025

I need this app for my job, my old phone broke and couldn’t fix it. So I got a new one. I can’t make a new account or log in my other account! I’m using the same phone nombre but new device. That need to be fix!!! I won’t let me log in only if I use the old phone which I can’t because it’s totally damaged won’t turn on!!!! How can I make a new account !!!! I CANT GET MY ACCOUNT BACK OR MAKE A NEW ONE I need this app for my job, my old phone broke and couldn’t fix it. So I got a new one. I can’t make a new account or log in my other account! I’m using the same phone nombre but new device. That need to be fix!!! I won’t let me log in only if I use the old phone which I can’t because it’s totally damaged won’t turn on!!!! How can I make a new account !!!!

App Details

Developer

LINE Corporation

Platform

ios

Rating

3.3

Last Updated

11/6/2025