# Bottled vs Daily Postcard

The clearest difference is rating: Bottled at 4.6 against Daily Postcard's 4.0. Bottled also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 64) and review sentiment (77% vs 63%). Daily Postcard's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bottled sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Daily Postcard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bottled holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bottled has 2.9K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Bottled's written reviews are positive against 63% of Daily Postcard's.

Bottled ships an update every 3 weeks, Daily Postcard weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bottled | Daily Postcard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottled-message-in-a-bottle/id1106327189/reviews)** | [4.0 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-postcard/id1435016554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 62.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pierre Delannoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053412027) | [Seung-won Ji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435016553) |

## What reviewers say

### Bottled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottled-message-in-a-bottle/id1106327189)

Connect with people globally through a unique messaging system. Send a digital message in a bottle and let chance bring you new friends and meaningful conversations. Chat at your own pace and discover genuine connections.

**Highlights:** Send messages in a bottle globally, Match with users through random exchanges, Chat at your own pace, Send text, photo, and voice messages, Follow bottle journeys, Play Spin the Bottle game

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explorer Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Cruise Membership - weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Cruise Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| 5 Gold coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skull Island | $0.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Island | $0.99 | one-time |
| Camera | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shield | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gold coins | $3.49 | one-time |
| 40 gold coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gold coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 gold coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gold coins | $14.49 | one-time |
| Gift 100 Gold | $14.49 | one-time |
| 220 gold coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold coins | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique concept of connecting people globally
- 🌍 Ability to meet people from different countries and cultures
- 💬 Facilitates interesting conversations and language exchange
- 🤝 Helps make new friends and connections
- 📚 Opportunity to learn about other cultures and perspectives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Presence of bots, scammers, and inappropriate users
- 🔇 Lack of moderation and enforcement of community guidelines
- 🚫 Difficulty in finding genuine, long-term connections
- 📵 Inability to share more personal information to connect further
- 🚧 Occasional technical issues and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent notification system
- Bottles not disappearing after being blocked
- Crashes and freezes on certain device models
- Inability to log in or access account after device changes

**Requested features**

- Improved moderation and user verification system
- Option to filter bottles by country or language
- Ability to create and join interest-based groups
- Integration of voice/video messaging features
- Offline mode or message drafting capabilities


### Daily Postcard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-postcard/id1435016554)

Connect with people globally by exchanging digital postcards. Share photos, voice messages, and discover new friends through shared interests. Features include built-in translation and customizable profiles.

**Highlights:** Global postcard exchange, Photo and voice messaging, Built-in translation, Interest-based matching, Profile customization, Passport stamp collection, Feed and Talk social features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oasis in the deset | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stamp Book Extension x15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Bird x3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coconuts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rain Cloud | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Postcard Plus 1-Month Pass (Gift) | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bottled free?

Bottled is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Daily Postcard free?

Daily Postcard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bottled or Daily Postcard?

Bottled is rated higher. Bottled averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Daily Postcard averages 4.0 from 64 ratings.

### Do Bottled or Daily Postcard have ads?

Neither Bottled nor Daily Postcard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bottled or Daily Postcard?

Bottled ships an update every 3 weeks, and Daily Postcard weekly. Most recently, Bottled was updated on October 29, 2026 and Daily Postcard on October 29, 2026.

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