# Picka: Virtual Messenger — More realistic than reality > Interactive chat-based story games with branching narratives and multiple endings. (iPhone/iPad app by PlainBagel.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picka-virtual-messenger/id1591937565 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [PlainBagel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472171505) - Category: Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 4,664 App Store ratings · 843 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 195 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean - Released: 2022-01-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picka-virtual-messenger/id1591937565/reviews.md ## What is Picka? Another World in the Palm of Your Hands Chat-based Story Game, Picka ■ '30 Days to Love: Butterfly Effect' is revealed A heart flutteting love experiment is back with Season 3! Would I be able to meet someone who will shake my heart in 30 days? ■ Fully immersive first-person chat story You are the protagonist of every story! Become the protagonist in various worlds. ■ Endings determined by your choices The flow and ending of the story are determined by your choices. ■ Collect diverse endings Collect a variety of endings with the Time-Leap feature that lets you go back to any branching point. ● Contact Information - Customer inquiries: Settings → FAQ → Contact us - Advertising/partnership inquiries: [picka.cs@pbagel.com](mailto:picka.cs@pbagel.com) ● Access Authorization Guide - Optional access rights - Storage space: Used by Picka users to register photos in their storage space as a profile ## Key features - Immersive first-person chat stories - Protagonist in various worlds - Endings determined by choices - Collect diverse endings - Time-Leap feature for branching points ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Battery 30% | $2.99 | one-time | | Gold 200 | $2.99 | one-time | | Gold 500 | $6.99 | one-time | | Gold 1000 | $11.99 | one-time | | Starter Package 1 | $6.99 | one-time | | Starter Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time | | Starter Package 3 | $14.99 | one-time | | Unlimited Battery : 1 Day | $2.99 | one-time | | Gold 100 | $0.99 | one-time | | 1 day pass Unlimited Battery | $2.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Picka? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ❤️ Lovely game - 🎨 Great design and overall feel - 🤖 Realistic and immersive experience - 🎢 Engaging storyline and characters - 🦋 Heartwarming and emotional - 🔥 Addictive and hard to stop playing **Cons** - 🔋 Battery runs out too fast - 💰 Gold/coins are difficult to earn - 🕰️ Long wait times between episodes - 🤔 Confusing character interactions and compatibility - 🚫 Limited romance options (no girl-girl routes) **Commonly reported bugs** - Gold/coins disappearing without explanation - Issues with ad-based rewards not working properly **Most requested features** - Add more free ways to earn gold/coins - Increase battery life or remove battery system - Allow customization of player character - Introduce more diverse romance options - Expand storylines and add new characters ## Recent user reviews (10 of 843) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picka-virtual-messenger/id1591937565/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Underrated *2026-06-29* Really fun game XD I’ve played 30 days to love more than 3 times ### 4/5 — I found it! *2026-06-26, version 1.14.15* I had downloaded this game 3-4 years ago and I couldn’t find it, I remember slightly about it. But I remember having a lot of fun while playing it, the story line was unique to me. and talking to the characters in it made it feel real. I feel like this app should get more recognition, I’m not sure if it’s changed since but I hope if I download it again I’ll have the same fun and nostalgia. ### 5/5 — Best game *2026-06-23, version 1.14.15* I’ve been playing this game since 2022 and I absolutely love it! I’m always waiting for new seasons to drop so I can play because it’s just so fun. Already finished season 5 and can’t wait to see what’s next!!💗 ### 1/5 — When’s the next update?? *2026-06-09, version 1.14.11* I have been playing the game since TDL1 and following the official accounts for announcements on new content and it’s been a month of waiting for the S5 release that was said to be coming out on April to late May and it’s already June with no updates. I just want a new notice on this matter seeing that everyone who plays the game is questioning it on twitter. Hope this gets sorted out soon! Thanks. ### 5/5 — Cannot access to the game *2026-06-07, version 1.14.11* It keeps saying temporary disconnect even though I tried to uninstall and reinstall and disconnect my wifi. ### 1/5 — Very disappointed *2026-06-03, version 1.14.11* Very disappointed with the lack of False Hope especially when you guys announced that season 5 would be released late May and it’s June 3th and while we wait you guys are active in the Korean insta and twitter Social medias while leaving us with no information :( English isn’t my first language so it’s first that counts also it’s been 1.5 months now ### 5/5 — Season 3 fan *2026-05-31, version 1.14.11* Chayun Do is season 3 is why I am in love with this app! No other character has come close to him. Thanks to the team! ### 5/5 — Angel *2026-05-19, version 1.14.11* this is so fun to play really! Will you have a new story update? ### 5/5 — Thank you *2026-05-11, version 1.14.11* I used to play this back when i was so lonely and had nobody to talk to, its been years since I last played it, but my god is it good. The game is so well made and you know the writers have passion, texting the characters and all the plots and stories are so well made i felt loved and cared for. I was a lonely teenager just looking for random games and found this absolute treasure, one day i might play again but i now have someone who makes me feel the same way characters did in the game three years ago. To the devs and everyone involved in the game, you guys did amazing. ### 3/5 — The games *2026-05-06, version 1.14.11* While I like all Picka EN has to offer I do wish it had more stories translated over from the Korean/original version as they have sooo many stories, I find it a bit unfair because I’m sure I would enjoy all of those too but it’s not available. I’m a bit sad because I was here since the first 30 days to love came out and absolutely loved it and played the rest as they came to, it’s honestly way to slow and I delete the app after I play as there’s nothing else to do… I’d rather just watch someone else play it for me atp. ## Frequently asked questions about Picka ### What is Picka: Virtual Messenger? Picka: Virtual Messenger is a chat-based story game application. It allows users to become the protagonist in various interactive narratives where their choices determine the story's flow and ending. The app offers a fully immersive first-person chat experience. ### How do I play the story games? You play by engaging in chat conversations within the game. Your decisions during these chats will influence the plot and lead to different outcomes. The app features a 'Time-Leap' function that lets you revisit previous choices to explore alternative story paths and endings. ### Is Picka: Virtual Messenger free to download and play? The application is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may be used to enhance the user experience or access additional content. The app also displays advertisements. ### What kind of stories can I expect? The app features a variety of story genres, including romance experiments like '30 Days to Love: Butterfly Effect'. You can become the protagonist in different worlds and experience narratives where your choices significantly impact the story's progression and its ultimate conclusion. ### Can I change my profile picture? Yes, you can optionally use storage space access to register photos from your device as your profile picture within the app. This allows for a more personalized user experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.15.0 — 2026-08-01 • Bug Fixes ### 1.14.15 — 2026-06-17 • Bug Fixes ### 1.14.11 — 2026-01-24 • Bug Fixes ### 1.14.9 — 2025-10-23 • Bug Fixes ### 1.14.7 — 2025-10-11 • Bug Fixes ## Apps similar to Picka | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [STEPIN - KPOP DANCE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepin-kpop-dance/id6463584865) | 3.1 (55) | Free | Entertainment | | [Senpai Chat - AI Characters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senpai-chat-ai-characters/id6464230219) | 4.4 (870) | Free | Entertainment | | [SoulHi: AI Live Roleplay Chat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soulhi-ai-live-roleplay-chat/id6448862589) | 4.4 (737) | Free | Entertainment | | [Amnesia: Memories](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amnesia-memories/id1019449265) | 4.2 (117) | Free | Entertainment | | [Role AI - Chat with AI friends](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/role-ai-chat-with-ai-friends/id6446609797) | 4.5 (564) | Free | Entertainment | | [Dorian: Romantasy Games Hub](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dorian-romantasy-games-hub/id1529215455) | 4.6 (8,119) | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by PlainBagel - [Picka 피카](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picka/id1472171506) - [블룸 \| Bloom](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom/id6755110055) All apps by PlainBagel: https://appshunter.io/developer/1472171505 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*