Bottled vs Qapl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bottled
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.
- 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
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Make friends worldwide, chat with real people, and discover meaningful pen pal connections. Bottled is a modern twist on the classic message in a bottle. Write a message, send it out to sea, and let serendipity connect you with someone, somewhere in the world. Whether you’re looking for new friends, a pen pal, emotional support, or just a meaningful conversation, Bottled helps you meet real people through chance, curiosity, and conversation. HOW BOTTLED WORKS Write a message and put it in a bottle Throw it into the sea and let it drift to a random person anywhere in the world If they keep your bottle, you match and can start chatting If they release it, your bottle sails away to someone else Every bottle can lead to a unique connection WHY PEOPLE LOVE BOTTLED Make friends and meet pen pals from around the world Chat at your own pace, without pressure Send text, photo, and voice messages Follow your bottles’ journeys in real time Play Spin the Bottle with fun questions and challenges Discover supportive, meaningful conversations with new people Join over 5 million users in a positive social app designed to help you meet new people and have genuine conversations. Chat without expectations. Talk freely. Let chance create real connections. If you have any questions or just want to say hi, feel free to contact us on Instagram (@appbottled) or by email at contact@bottledapp.com Bottled is free to download and use, and all main features are available for free. If you’d like to meet even more people, faster, you can subscribe and become a Cruise Member. We offer weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly subscription options. Terms of Use: https://bottledapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://bottledapp.com/privacy
Qapl
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Travel better. Connect with people who share your plans. Qapl helps travelers and locals discover others in the same city, at the same time, who want to do the same things. Whether you're visiting somewhere new or exploring your own city, Qapl turns shared interests into real-world moments. CREATE A MOMENT Choose three simple things: • Where you'll be (city) • When you'll be there (dates) • What you want to do (activity) From food and drinks to sport, culture, wellness, and learning, Qapl helps you find travel companions and activity partners when and where it actually matters. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a moment Set your city, dates, and the activity you're up for. 2. Discover matches See travelers and locals looking for the same experience at the same time. 3. Connect & chat Send a connection request. Once accepted, plan together in chat and meet in real life. WHY QAPL? • Location and time-based matching for real-world meetups • Intent-driven connections, every match starts with a clear purpose • No swiping, no endless feeds • Perfect for solo travelers, digital nomads, and locals • Designed for sharing genuine experiences, not just messages QAPL PLUS Upgrade to Qapl Plus for unlimited moments, unlimited connection requests, extended 14-day chat after moments end, and a verified Plus badge on your profile. Subscription details: • Qapl Plus Monthly — $9.99/month • Auto-renewable subscription, cancel anytime via App Store settings Same city. Same time. Shared moments. Download Qapl and turn your next trip — or your next weekend — into something memorable. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qapl.app/pages/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Bottled at none against Qapl's shown. Qapl's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Bottled sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Qapl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bottled ships an update every 3 weeks, Qapl every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bottled | Qapl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pierre Delannoy | ERV TEKNOLOJI |
Bugs and requests
Bottled
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
6 requests- 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
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- More customization options for user profiles and islands
Qapl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bottled
- Explorer Membership$2.991 Month
- Cruise Membership - weekly$5.997 Days
- Cruise Membership$9.991 Month
- 5 Gold coins$0.99
- Skull Island$0.99
- Treasure Island$0.99
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- Camera$1.99
- Shield$1.99
- 20 Gold coins$3.49
- 40 gold coins$4.99
- 50 Gold coins$6.99
- 100 gold coins$9.99
- 100 Gold coins$14.49
- Gift 100 Gold$14.49
- 220 gold coins$19.99
- 500 Gold coins$54.99
Qapl
- Qapl Plus Monthly$9.991 Month









