LINE
FreeA popular messaging app from LY Corporation with free calls, stickers and a wide service ecosystem.
About LINE
LINE is a messaging and calling app that is especially popular in Japan, Taiwan and Thailand. It supports chat, group chat, voice and video calls, stickers, timelines and a range of connected services such as payments, news and shopping in some regions.
The app runs on Android, iOS, Windows and macOS. It is free to use, with revenue from stickers and other in-app purchases, and Google Play lists in-app purchases and ads. Google Play lists more than a billion downloads. The iOS rating is lower than most peers, at about 3.2 from roughly 18,000 ratings, and the Android rating is 3.1.
It suits people who need to communicate with contacts in markets where LINE is the main messenger. A phone number registers your account, and you will usually add friends by ID or QR code. Features and availability of extras like payments vary by country. It is worth checking in advance whether your friends and family already use it, since a messenger is only useful when your contacts are on it.
LINE is most useful if your contacts already use it. Store ratings are noticeably lower than rival messengers.
Version history
1 release tracked- iOS: Bug fixes and minor improvements
Frequently asked
Is LINE free?
Yes. Stickers and some extras are paid in-app purchases.
Does it need an account?
Yes. You register with a phone number or similar details.
Which platforms does it run on?
Android, iOS, Windows and macOS.
Where does the download link go?
Directly to line.me or the official app store for your platform. PlanetSofts never rehosts installers or adds wrappers, and these links were last verified Oct 6, 2026.