Unbottled

What is Unbottled?

Unbottled is a private journaling app for the conversations you haven't had yet. It helps you process difficult emotions, prepare what you want to say, and track the things left unspoken in your relationships. Everything stays on your device.

How do I delete my data?

You can delete your data in two ways:

Delete individual topics or people from their detail screens using the Delete button.
Delete all data at once by going to Settings and tapping Delete All Data. This removes all topics, people, and preferences permanently.

You can also delete the app entirely, which removes all stored data from your device including Keychain entries.

Is my data backed up or synced anywhere?

No. Unbottled does not use iCloud, does not sync to any server, and does not back up your notes anywhere outside your device. If you delete the app or lose your device, your data cannot be recovered.

How do I set up Face ID / Touch ID?

Go to Settings and enable the biometric lock toggle. Once enabled, Unbottled will require Face ID or Touch ID each time you return to the app after switching away. Your notes are hidden in the app switcher with a privacy screen.

How do reminders work?

When you create or edit a topic, you can set a reminder date and time. Unbottled sends a local notification on your device at that time. No data is sent to any server for this. You can manage notification permissions in your device's Settings app.

What does "Mark as Shared" mean?

Marking a topic as shared means you've had the conversation or sent your draft. The topic moves to the Shared status and any active reminder is cancelled. You can reopen it later if needed.

Can I share my draft with someone?

Yes. After preparing a shareable draft, you can copy it to your clipboard or share it through any app using the system share sheet. Unbottled will show a one-time privacy notice reminding you that once shared, privacy depends on the receiving app. Copied text expires from the clipboard after 2 minutes and is marked device-local only.

What are the topic categories?

Topics can be categorized to help you understand the emotional context of what you want to say:

Appreciation — what you value but rarely say
Boundary — limits you need to express
Hurt — pain you haven't acknowledged
Need — something you haven't asked for
Regret — what you wish you handled differently
Unresolved — what's still hanging in the air
Question — something you're afraid to ask
Apology — what you need to own
Affection — warmth you're holding back
Avoiding — a conversation you keep putting off

Does Unbottled require an internet connection?

No. Unbottled works entirely offline. There are no accounts, no login, and no server communication of any kind.

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