Make friends worldwide, chat with real people, and discover meaningful pen pal connections.
Bottled is a modern twist on the classic message in a bottle. Write a message, send it out to sea, and let serendipity connect you with someone, somewhere in the world.
Whether you’re looking for new friends, a pen pal, emotional support, or just a meaningful conversation, Bottled helps you meet real people through chance, curiosity, and conversation.
HOW BOTTLED WORKS
Write a message and put it in a bottle
Throw it into the sea and let it drift to a random person anywhere in the world
If they keep your bottle, you match and can start chatting
If they release it, your bottle sails away to someone else
Every bottle can lead to a unique connection
WHY PEOPLE LOVE BOTTLED
Make friends and meet pen pals from around the world
Chat at your own pace, without pressure
Send text, photo, and voice messages
Follow your bottles’ journeys in real time
Play Spin the Bottle with fun questions and challenges
Discover supportive, meaningful conversations with new people
Join over 5 million users in a positive social app designed to help you meet new people and have genuine conversations.
Chat without expectations.
Talk freely.
Let chance create real connections.
If you have any questions or just want to say hi, feel free to contact us on Instagram (@appbottled) or by email at contact@bottledapp.com
Bottled is free to download and use, and all main features are available for free.
If you’d like to meet even more people, faster, you can subscribe and become a Cruise Member.
We offer weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly subscription options.
Terms of Use: https://bottledapp.com/terms
Privacy Policy: https://bottledapp.com/privacy
I stumbled across this application following some nostalgia fueled remembrance of a former similar application on the original iPhone. That application had you receiving random bottles on your virtual beach, and starting correspondence based on those initial bottles. Exceptionally similar, although I’m not sure if they’re related, this application expands on that concept in many ways, allowing you to exchange photos to compliment your dialogue. I also appreciate how this application sternly promotes a positive environment, and warns against unwanted sexual advances or harassment. This further promotes genuine, kind hearted dialogue with persons abroad that allows you to share cultural and geographic nuances, which overall can enhance the users perspective of the world we share. Purchases are available to slightly enhance the experience, but are in no way necessary or forced upon you by the developer, which is greatly appreciated. For that reason, I intend to make a small but needless purchase just to show my appreciation for the application and its developers. I’ve used this application to replace my social media use, and share meaningful interactions around the world. 10/10; would toss a bottle into the abyss again.
Great potential but…
Rommel McDonald
This app is really great! I love nearly everything about it. It’s amazing to be able to connect with a random person around the world, learn about peoples cultures, have them teach you their language, tell you what their life is like, and of course, their interests and hobbies. I’ve made so many great friends with this app. However…I feel like the guidelines are a bit too strict and don’t really allow people to be able to express themselves very freely. Things that go against the rules include words of endearment such as “honey” or “dear” (I don’t call people this but I saw these examples in the rules). It’s also technically against the guidelines to compliment someone. Obviously trading inappropriate messages or photos isn’t allowed, and this is understandable. You also can’t trade more prominent information to connect with someone long term. For example, you aren’t allowed share your Instagram, Facebook etc, or your phone number with people.I feel like this app is great in concept, but the vague and kind of strict guidelines don’t really allow for or encourage open conversation or long term meaningful connections. Overall I recommend it, but I feel like the emphasis of the app is really to just kill time with strangers for a few minutes rather than make lifelong friends.
Great International PenPal App
PoeticJustUs47
I like the Bottled - Message in a bottle app. I have had a great experience using the platform. The concept is both unique and charming. It allows users to send messages in virtual bottles to people around the world. The app is user-friendly and makes it easy to create and customize your message before sending it off to the sea of recipients. What I loved most was the element of surprise. You receive messages from other users which adds a sense of connection and adventure. The interface is visually attractive with beautiful simple graphics that add to the overall experience. Plus you have the option to explore messages based on location which adds an engaging twist. I also like the diary feature which allows users to post passages to the community and friends for them to like and comment on. I highly recommend the app for people looking to make connections from around the world.
GIVE IT A TRY
Shayna666
I’m Shayna. I highly recommend this app. Developer very quick to respond to a question. He really does care about the app and the people using it. No problems of any kind. You can control if you want just men or just women or both. It’s fun and interesting. It’s fair with the bottles. If you don’t get enough bottles - it’s because people aren’t wanting to be your friend, for one reason or another. It’s not the apps fault. Not many people want to be my friend because I like to read and write poetry. I do have friends, though. You can easily delete your own account if you’re not satisfied for any reason. Wouldn’t hurt to try it out.
- 7 new islands and 12 new sky colors await
- Multiple "quality of life" improvements
- Many bug fixes and performance improvements
Version 2.15.0
The developer, Pierre Delannoy, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Location
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Location
Contact Info
User Content
Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Purchases
User Content
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
