# Bottled: Message in a Bottle

> Make friends worldwide, chat, and meet pen pals.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bottledapp.bottled](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bottledapp.bottled)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bottledapp.bottled`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Honi Inc
- **Category:** SOCIAL
- **Downloads:** 5,106,105
- **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (85,435 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.15.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-12
- **First published:** 2016-04-27
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 103 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bottledapp.bottled)
- **Website:** [http://bottledapp.com/](http://bottledapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.bottledapp.com/privacy.html](http://www.bottledapp.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Bottled: Message in a Bottle offers a modern twist on meeting people online. Write a message, send it to sea, and let serendipity connect you with someone new somewhere in the world. Chat at your own pace, share text, photos, and voice messages, and follow each bottle’s journey in real time. Spin the Bottle brings playful prompts and challenges to foster lighthearted, meaningful conversations. Whether you seek friendship, a pen pal, emotional support, or authentic connection, Bottled keeps online interactions human, uplifting, and positive. Download Bottled and start meeting people one bottle at a time.

## Rankings

- #23,870 — Overall
- #11 — plastic bottles

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.PROJECT_MEDIA`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.bottledapp.bottled.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.bottledapp.bottled.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

User reviews are mixed: many praise Bottled for smooth performance, a clean interface, and the ability to meet people. But persistent complaints focus on monetization changes (Kraken removal, less rewards, expensive currency), scams and weak moderation, harassment, age-range limitations, and paywall-driven progression that hurts usability.

### Pros

- Smooth performance and reliable operation.
- User-friendly, clean interface.
- Effective platform for meeting new people and making friends.
- Generally positive, friendly user base.
- Overall positive sentiment and enjoyment of using the app.

### Cons

- Changes to rewards and monetization (Kraken removal, fewer bottles, expensive currency, premium plans) interfere with the experience.
- Rising scams and lack of moderation; fake profiles and fraud common.
- Harassment and inappropriate behavior akin to dating apps.
- Age-range restrictions; inability to lower the minimum age.
- Pay-to-win feel with slow in-app earning and gated features behind purchases or reputation.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bottledapp.bottled)