# DoubleList vs Vicissitude

The clearest difference is ads: Vicissitude at none against DoubleList's shown. Vicissitude also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). DoubleList's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 1) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DoubleList sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month and Vicissitude sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vicissitude holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoubleList has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DoubleList ships an update every 3 weeks, Vicissitude every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DoubleList | Vicissitude |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doublelist-casual-encounters/id6572327448/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vicissitude/id6819033665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Doublelist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759223171) | [MICKEY DEAN DEAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819033667) |

## What reviewers say

### DoubleList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doublelist-casual-encounters/id6572327448)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

A platform for meeting open-minded individuals for casual encounters, friendships, or relationships. It offers a private and respectful environment with user verification and real-time chat. Explore connections across various categories and locations with a global community.

**Highlights:** User-friendly design, Multiple connection categories, Privacy-first approach, Strict user verification, Built-in chat messaging, Global city selection

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Plan | $5.00 | per month |
| Ultimate Plan | $10.00 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $45.00 | per year |
| Ultimate Plan | $90.00 | per year |
| Super Message | $4.00 | one-time |
| Super Message | $9.00 | one-time |
| Super Message | $12.00 | one-time |
| Super Message | $18.00 | one-time |
| Super Message | $68.00 | one-time |
| Doublelist Lifetime Subscription | $149.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and post
- 👍 Good for meeting people
- 🚀 Exciting app experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and wonky app
- 🔒 Hard to trust users
- 💰 Requires paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to post or read messages
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Fix messaging issues to allow photo sharing
- Improve app loading speed


### Vicissitude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vicissitude/id6819033665)

Send a message in a bottle across the ocean, influenced by real currents and potential hazards. Discover messages from others and receive one reply to your own.

**Highlights:** Real ocean-current influence, Ocean hazards and changing conditions, Worldwide launch areas, Bottle journey tracking, Beach-walk bottle discovery, One reply from the finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Bottle | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DoubleList free?

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

### Is Vicissitude free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DoubleList or Vicissitude?

Vicissitude is rated higher. DoubleList averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Vicissitude averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DoubleList or Vicissitude have ads?

DoubleList shows ads; Vicissitude does not.

### Which is updated more often, DoubleList or Vicissitude?

DoubleList ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vicissitude every 4 days. Most recently, DoubleList was updated on November 12, 2026 and Vicissitude on November 6, 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.*