# BottleDrop vs Deck Familiar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Deck Familiar at 100% against BottleDrop's 11%. Deck Familiar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). BottleDrop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (118 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deck Familiar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. BottleDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deck Familiar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BottleDrop has 118 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of BottleDrop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Deck Familiar's.

BottleDrop ships an update every 2 months, Deck Familiar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BottleDrop | Deck Familiar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottledrop/id1276690586/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deck-familiar/id6791692387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276690585) | [Hello World Devs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397621436) |

## What reviewers say

### BottleDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottledrop/id1276690586)

Easily return deposit containers and receive your refund. Access your account card, view your balance and bag history, and find nearby return locations. Manage your account information and receive important notifications.

**Highlights:** Return deposit containers, Receive refunds, Access account card, View account balance, Track bag history, Find return locations, Update account information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Balance tracking functionality works reliably
- 📍 Location finder helps users find drop-off points
- 🎯 Core service concept is useful and appreciated
- 📱 Improved UI in recent updates (June 2021 onwards)
- 🔐 QR code/barcode scanning feature when functioning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚪 Frequent unexpected logouts requiring re-authentication
- 🔑 Persistent login failures and authentication errors
- 🌐 Chronic internet connectivity issues despite active connection
- 🐛 App crashes when accessing locations tab
- 💾 Missing or non-functional transfer buttons (Venmo/PayPal/bank)

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected logout after period of inactivity
- Login failed errors despite correct credentials
- App won't progress past splash/start screen
- Crashes when accessing locations tab
- Internet connectivity error messages despite active connection

**Requested features**

- Dark mode for reduced eye strain in low light
- Biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID, PIN)
- Manual QR code entry option for unscanned bags
- Transaction history and detailed bag credit breakdown
- In-app bag and label ordering


### Deck Familiar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deck-familiar/id6791692387)

This app is a customizable companion for various card game formats, offering real-time game tracking, deck building, and playgroup statistics. It allows for personalized game boards and detailed analysis of your decks and play history.

**Highlights:** Real-time game tracking for multiple players, Customizable game boards with personal art, Deck import and building with card art, Detailed deck statistics and recommendations, Playgroup stats and win rate tracking, Live game sharing across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deck Familiar | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BottleDrop free?

BottleDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Deck Familiar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BottleDrop or Deck Familiar?

Deck Familiar is rated higher. BottleDrop averages 2.2 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Deck Familiar averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do BottleDrop or Deck Familiar have ads?

Neither BottleDrop nor Deck Familiar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BottleDrop or Deck Familiar?

BottleDrop ships an update every 2 months, and Deck Familiar every 2 weeks. Most recently, BottleDrop was updated on October 24, 2026 and Deck Familiar on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*