# Drift Bottle • — Message in a Bottle

> Send and receive anonymous messages in virtual bottles. (iPhone/iPad app by QIAN ZHOU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-bottle/id1383270245 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [QIAN ZHOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132013969)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-05-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-bottle/id1383270245/reviews.md

## What is Drift Bottle?

Drift Bottle - message in a bottle

How to use:
1. Write down your wishes, blessings, dating letters or something else.
2. Throw the bottle into the sea, following with the pleasant notification tone.
3. You will randomly pick up others’ drift bottles. Then, you can reply or make friends with him or her. 
4. Worry about the language barriers? Just tap on the translating button and the translation in your native language will appear. Surely, you can choose to receive your own country’s bottles.
5. Sending some special bottles will cost your quantity of seashells. Pay attention to the seagulls flying over the sky which will bring you surprise and good luck.

This app is pretty simple and interesting. You just need to write down a message and put into the bottle and threw it into the sea. Thus, someone in a country will pick up your bottle and write back to you. Even more interesting is that you can send not only text messages but also photos, hand-drawn images as well as mystery bottles with gorgeous effects. Each time wandering by the sea, you may have a chance to pick up a drift bottle from somewhere, which may be the beginning of a friendship and love. This application will always bring you surprise and expectation.

## Key features

- Write and send virtual messages in bottles
- Discover and pick up bottles from others
- Reply to messages and make new friends
- Translate messages into your native language
- Send photos, drawings, and special effect bottles
- Filter bottles by country

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Seashells | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Seashells | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600 Seashells | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Seashells | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Seashells | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-bottle/id1383270245/reviews.md

### 3/5 — No letter back!!

*2025-12-29, version 5.0.1*

I sent a message in the bottle and waited two days just wondering how long does it take to a letter to arrive? 
I might delete it if I don’t get anything!!!! 
Hope I get a response 🤞

### 1/5 — Help

*2025-09-09, version 5.0.1*

“Please do not ignore my message, this app must be taken down. It has become dangerous for everyone as it turned into pornography.”

### 5/5 — update

*2024-07-26, version 5.0.1*

Plzzz fix it sooon 💔💔

### 1/5 — 投げられない、、、

*2024-07-24, version 5.0.1*

エラーコード405で、ボトルが投げられなくなってしまいました。
解決してほしいです。。

### 5/5 — .

*2024-07-23, version 5.0.1*

Please fix it the app didn't work
It didn't show any id so it close plz fix it

### 5/5 — Update

*2024-07-21, version 5.0.1*

The application is beautiful, but it no longer works, and I think it needs an update

Thanks 🌹

### 1/5 — Not working

*2024-07-14, version 5.0.1*

The app is not working pleeeeas fix it

### 1/5 — Not working

*2024-07-14, version 5.0.1*

مايشتغل
اللي يبي نسولف لاين fares.h88

### 1/5 — error

*2024-07-09, version 5.0.1*

it’s not work

### 1/5 — 什麼啊？

*2023-07-19, version 5.0.1*

怎麼寫？

## Frequently asked questions about Drift Bottle

### What is Drift Bottle?

Drift Bottle is a social networking app that allows users to send anonymous messages in virtual bottles to others around the world. You can write messages, send photos or drawings, and then 'throw' the bottle into the sea. Other users can then discover and pick up your bottle, allowing for new connections and friendships.

### How do I use Drift Bottle?

To use the app, you first write your message, which can include text, photos, or drawings. Then, you 'throw' the bottle into the sea. You can also pick up bottles sent by others, read them, and reply to make new friends. The app includes a translation feature to help overcome language barriers.

### Is Drift Bottle free to use?

The app is free to download and use. However, sending certain special bottles may require 'seashells,' which can be acquired through in-app purchases. This allows for a freemium model where basic functionality is free, but premium features or items can be bought.

### Can I choose who receives my messages?

While you can't directly choose a recipient, you can choose to receive bottles only from your own country. This allows for a more localized experience if desired. The core concept, however, is the serendipity of random connections.

### What kind of messages can I send?

You can send various types of messages, including text, photos, and hand-drawn images. The app also offers 'mystery bottles' with special visual effects. This variety allows for creative expression and more engaging interactions with other users.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 5.0.1 — 2019-05-30

* Now you can finding bottle with boat
* Bug fixed

### 5.0.0 — 2018-05-23

No release notes.

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