MessageBottle Widget vs Bonfire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MessageBottle Widget
Receive a daily message from someone directly on your iPhone's home screen. This widget allows you to add a touch of the unexpected to your daily routine by delivering a new message each day, and you can also send messages to others.
- Daily message delivery
- Home screen widget integration
- Send messages to others
- Adds extraordinary to home screen
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A message sent by someone will be delivered to your iPhone. If you install the widget on the home screen, you will receive a message from someone every day. You can also send a message to someone. Would you like to add a little extraordinary to your home screen?
Bonfire
This app offers a private space to journal your thoughts anonymously, accompanied by soothing campfire sounds and ambient visuals. It provides a calm environment for self-reflection, stress relief, and building a journaling habit without the pressures of social media.
- Anonymous and safe journaling
- Empathy button for connection
- Soothing campfire sounds
- Customizable background themes
- Daily missions and rewards
- Optional premium features
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Loved by over 120,000 people — tired of social media? Gather around the Bonfire. ■ What is Bonfire? Bonfire is an anonymous diary app where you can write your thoughts while listening to soothing campfire sounds. No names, no profile pictures, and no comment sections. There is only an "empathy" button. From happy moments to difficult days, gently record your feelings by the campfire. ■ Perfect for you if... You're tired of social media You want to build a journaling habit You want to be heard without needing replies You want to relax before bed You tend to bottle up stress You want a safe, anonymous place to write ■ Key Features Anonymous & Safe No registration required. Start right away without an account. Choose to make your entries public or private. Connect Through Empathy No comments — just an empathy button. Express your feelings with over 18 reaction icons. Soothing Campfire Sounds Realistic campfire audio and beautiful background music gently create a relaxing atmosphere. The ambiance automatically changes between day and night. Beautiful Camp Backgrounds Choose from over 18 stunning background themes: Mt. Fuji, aurora, cherry blossoms, starry skies, lakeside, and more. Daily Missions Complete daily missions and collect firewood points. ■ Premium Features Ad-free experience No character limit All background themes unlocked Calendar view Diary editing Block specific words AI filter that automatically hides negative entries All background music unlocked Passcode lock ■ Supported Languages Japanese / English / Korean / Chinese ■ Contact Us Feel free to reach out anytime through the in-app Settings. Terms of Use: https://bonfire-diary.com/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://bonfire-diary.com/en/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MessageBottle Widget at none against Bonfire's 11. MessageBottle Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bonfire's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 20%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, 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. Bonfire sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MessageBottle Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.
MessageBottle Widget ships an update every 4 months, Bonfire weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MessageBottle Widget | Bonfire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 53.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 14.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | YUTA MIYOSHI | Yuto Otani |
Customer experience
MessageBottle Widget
Bonfire
In-app purchases
MessageBottle Widget
No in-app purchases
Bonfire
- Bonfire Premium$1.991 Month
- Bonfire Premium$22.991 Year
- [Support] Coffee$1.49
- Premium plan$4.99
- [Support] Firewood$4.99
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- Premium plan$7.99
- [Support] Lantern$9.99
- Premium plan$11.99
- [Support] Sleeping Bag$19.99
- [Support] Tent$49.99
- [Support] Rent Out the Campsite$99.99
Questions
Is MessageBottle Widget free?
Is Bonfire free?
Do MessageBottle Widget or Bonfire have ads?
Which is updated more often, MessageBottle Widget or Bonfire?
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