What is the difference between WeChat and LINE?

WeChat (English name: wechat) is a free application launched by Tencent on January 21, 2011 to provide instant messaging services for smart terminals. WeChat supports cross-communication operators and cross-operating system platforms Quickly send free (requires a small amount of network traffic) voice messages, videos, pictures and text over the Internet. At the same time, you can also use the data and location-based social plug-ins "Shake" and "Drift" to share streaming media content. "Bottle", "Moments", "Public Platform", "Voice Notepad" and other service plug-ins. WeChat provides public platforms, friend circles, message push and other functions. Users can add friends and follow public platforms through "shake", "search number", "nearby people", scan QR codes, and share content on WeChat. Share the exciting content users see with friends and WeChat Moments. Line was launched by NHN Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of South Korean internet group NHN. Line’s most attractive feature to users is the “chat emoticon stickers”. More than 250 kinds of emoticons give users an interesting tool to convey their mood when using Line. Among them, Line’s official designs of cute and distinctive Steamed Bun Man, Coni Rabbit, Brown Bear and James have been well received, making these four cartoon characters important elements connecting Line’s other products. Line’s most attractive feature to users is the “chat emoticon stickers”. More than 250 kinds of emoticons give users an interesting tool to convey their mood when using Line. Among them, the very cute and distinctive Steamed Bun Man, Coni Rabbit, Brown Bear and James officially designed by Line have been well received. These four cartoon characters have also become important elements connecting other Line products.