# 小漂流瓶 vs 回音

The clearest difference is rating: 小漂流瓶 at 4.9 against 回音's 4.6. 小漂流瓶 also leads on review sentiment (99% vs 87%) and ratings volume (511 vs 94). 回音's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 小漂流瓶 sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and 回音 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

小漂流瓶 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 小漂流瓶 has 511 ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of 小漂流瓶's written reviews are positive against 87% of 回音's.

小漂流瓶 ships an update every 2 weeks, 回音 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 小漂流瓶 | 回音 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id1577874288/reviews)** | [4.6 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6443981412/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **511** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | **98.5% of reviews** | 87.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lingbao CoolLemon Technology Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511908440) | [Hangzhou Small Circle Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450142828) |

## What reviewers say

### 小漂流瓶

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id1577874288)

Connect with interesting people through a unique messaging experience. Share your thoughts, emotions, and find companionship in a simple yet surprising way. Discover new connections and alleviate loneliness.

**Highlights:** Anonymous messaging, Meet new people, Share emotions, Social discovery, Companionship

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续月度会员 | $3.99 | per month |
| 60钻石 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600金币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120钻石 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1260金币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 270钻石 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 周度会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000金币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 月度会员 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 月会员 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 714钻石 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8160金币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 季度会员 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 19200金币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1408钻石 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 年度会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 40200金币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 年会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 11000钻石 | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast performance
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 💸 Requires in-app purchases
- 📱 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Sync issues between devices
- Unexpected app shutdowns

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More customization settings
- Improved notification system


### 回音

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6443981412)

This app offers a safe space for introverts and those who feel like "small transparent people" to share their thoughts and feelings anonymously. It connects users with like-minded individuals through personality matching, fostering genuine connections without social pressure.

**Highlights:** Anonymous sharing to a "warm tree hole", Personality-based matching for connections, Pressure-free social interactions, Record and share life moments, Find like-minded individuals, Emotional support and companionship

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 会员首月试用 | $3.99 | per month |
| 48萤火 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 145萤火 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 尊享版通行证 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1个月会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 240萤火（送15萤火） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3个月会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 545萤火（送50萤火） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1年会员-新用户特惠 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1025萤火（送100萤火） | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1年会员-限时折扣 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4145萤火（送600萤火） | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for venting and sharing secrets
- 🔒 Strong privacy protection
- 😊 Users find it healing and comforting
- 💬 Plenty of users to chat with
- 👍 Clean and tidy interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Frequent advertisements
- ⚠️ App redirects to other apps (e.g., Taobao)
- ⚠️ Some users find the content immature or childish
- ⚠️ Limited features and repetitive gameplay
- ⚠️ Issues with VIP features not working as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- No sound/notification for Apple messages
- App crashes on iPhone 14 Pro
- Avatar setting issues on iPhone 14 Pro
- App redirects to Taobao on cold start

**Requested features**

- Increase message/secret receiving count
- Add more interactive social gameplay
- Make interactive content more interesting
- Add more features beyond sending and receiving secrets
- Develop mini-games for multiplayer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 小漂流瓶 free?

小漂流瓶 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 回音 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 小漂流瓶 or 回音?

小漂流瓶 is rated higher. 小漂流瓶 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 511 ratings, while 回音 averages 4.6 from 94 ratings.

### Do 小漂流瓶 or 回音 have ads?

Both 小漂流瓶 and 回音 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 小漂流瓶 or 回音?

小漂流瓶 ships an update every 2 weeks, and 回音 every 3 weeks. Most recently, 小漂流瓶 was updated on October 30, 2026 and 回音 on October 30, 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.*