BopChat vs TickBox

With BopChat, send a picture to your friend that disappears, all within iMessage. The image lasts for 10 seconds and then disappears!

Send a message. Set a timer. Wait for the reveal. TickBox lets you send time-locked messages to friends. Set an unlock time - 5 minutes, 12 hours, 2 days - and your recipient sees only a mysterious countdown. When the timer hits zero, your message is revealed. Text, images or voice - every message becomes a surprise. HOW IT WORKS - Write a message, pick a photo or record a voice note. - Choose when it unlocks - from 5 minutes to 48 hours. - Your friend receives it instantly but sees only a countdown. - When time is up, the content is revealed with an animation. - A push notification alerts them the moment it unlocks. PERFECT FOR - Birthday wishes that arrive exactly at midnight. - Surprises for friends and family. - Building anticipation before big news. - Fun challenges between colleagues. - Love notes with a twist. CHAT WITH FRIENDS - 1-on-1 conversations with time-locked messages. - Group chats with up to 50 members. - Reply to messages and add reactions. - Read receipts so you know when messages are seen. - Real-time typing indicators. STAY CONNECTED - Add friends by @username or QR code. - Share your QR code so others can find you. - Friend requests with accept/decline. - Block and unblock users anytime. YOUR PROFILE - Choose a unique @username. - Pick an emoji avatar. - Set a display name visible to friends. - Discoverable by username search. SECURE BY DESIGN - Messages are protected server-side until unlock time. - No one can read locked content early - not even by modifying the app. - Server-time validation prevents clock manipulation. MORE - Works on iOS and Android - Dark and light themes - 4 languages supported (English, French, Spanish, Arabic) - Push notifications for new messages and unlocks - No account required - play as guest instantly - Sign in to sync across devices For anyone who loves surprises, countdowns, and making every message memorable.