# Faxo vs A Message in a Bottle

The clearest difference is rating: A Message in a Bottle at 5.0 against Faxo's 4.6. A Message in a Bottle also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Faxo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Faxo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and A Message in a Bottle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A Message in a Bottle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faxo has 2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Faxo's written reviews are positive against 100% of A Message in a Bottle's.

Faxo ships an update every 3 days, A Message in a Bottle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Faxo | A Message in a Bottle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faxo-the-ai-everything-app/id6450688296/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-message-in-a-bottle/id6474155063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Faxo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694417206) | [International Business Connect, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720840904) |

## What reviewers say

### Faxo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faxo-the-ai-everything-app/id6450688296)

This super app integrates social networking, video sharing, messaging, shopping, professional profiles, and casual games into a single platform. It aims to reduce app fatigue by offering familiar features from popular apps in one convenient place.

**Highlights:** Integrated social feeds and video sharing, Live streaming with instant chat, 1:1 and group messaging with calls, Professional profiles and job listings, Local marketplace for buying and selling, Casual games and recipe organization, Bluesky client integration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Social Network | $3.99 | per month |
| Basic Business Network | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Social Network | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium+ Social Network | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium+ Business Network | $14.99 | per month |
| Basic Dating | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium+ Dating | $35.99 | per month |
| Super Thanks | $1.99 | one-time |
| 29,000 Credits | $249.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Credits | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and effective
- 💡 Combines multiple app features
- ✨ Good for connecting with people
- 🌟 Good for creators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Posting glitches
- 👎 Sucks
- 🤷‍♀️ Didn't understand the app
- 🔞 Pornographic content
- 🔄 Tabs reload

**Reported bugs**

- Posting glitches (images not posting)
- Tabs reload when tapped
- App refreshes when tapping tabs

**Requested features**

- More features
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Private groups
- Android version availability


### A Message in a Bottle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-message-in-a-bottle/id6474155063)

Connect with others and send messages that unlock at a future date. Organize contacts, attach multimedia, and manage your communication with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy a unique way to share thoughts and memories.

**Highlights:** Create and manage contact networks, Send timed messages for future delivery, Attach photos, videos, and voice notes, Organized inbox and sent message tabs, Timed message visibility with countdown, User-friendly settings and account management, Video feed with like and share options

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Onetime message | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Faxo free?

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

### Is A Message in a Bottle free?

A Message in a Bottle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Faxo or A Message in a Bottle?

A Message in a Bottle is rated higher. Faxo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while A Message in a Bottle averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Faxo or A Message in a Bottle have ads?

Neither Faxo nor A Message in a Bottle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Faxo or A Message in a Bottle?

Faxo ships an update every 3 days, and A Message in a Bottle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Faxo was updated on November 12, 2026 and A Message in a Bottle on November 4, 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.*