# Buy or Trash Lite

> Social shopping decision engine for product purchase advice. (iPhone/iPad app by Chris Alvares.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buy-or-trash-lite/id363305283 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chris Alvares](https://appshunter.io/developer/287886607)
- Category: Finance
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.78/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 3.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-03-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buy-or-trash-lite/id363305283/reviews.md

## What is Buy or Trash Lite?

Come and be part of a powerful shopping decision community. Uncertainty about a product purchase is a thing of the past with Buy or Trash. Your social networking friends are ready to tell you the truth about whether or not you should part with your hard earned cash, and you’re doing them the same favor. You hold the power. Click “…More” to learn why you should download this App today!

This is a cool app in general 
“I think this is a cool app and the Cerebro project deserves the support!”
- Boomersmech

You’ve wanted to buy a new laptop for a long time and now, you think you’ve found the perfect one. Sure, you don’t know a lot about computers but it looks like this model has everything you need and want. Besides, you like the look of it. You are so excited about this purchase!

Thankfully, you check in with your friends on Buy or Trash before parting with your hard earned money. They let you know to run in the other direction. Quickly. It’s a bad buy and you’ll only have lots of headaches with that laptop. Besides, the sale price isn’t really a discount, at all. That was close call.

Buy or Trash is a shopping decision engine powered by you and your friends. You benefit from the wisdom of their knowledge and experience, saving yourself from foolish purchases that you might otherwise make. It’s not all taking though; you get to give your opinion in return to help your social networking buddies decide if buying a product is in their best interest. In other words, Buy or Trash is a perfectly balanced application. Think of it as a shopping lifeline.

How does it work? It’s easy. Just upload a photo of the product you’re thinking of buying and give a little description. That’s it, you’re done. Just post a link to your Facebook and Twitter profiles and your friends will decide if that purchase is right for you. You don’t even have to check in to see the results because the app sends you a push notification to let you know that voting has taken place. Does the majority say to buy it or trash it?

Features
* Social integration with Facebook Connect and Twitter
* Easy to use interface
* Shopping list
* Wish list
* Push notifications so you can get results right away
* Accelerometer
* Syncing with Buy or Trash website

The Buy or Trash app syncs with their website. That means you can login on the site, see what other people are buying and vote on whether or not they should get that product. You’re a shopper, so you know if some of those items are good value or not. You can really help people out here. It’s easy to do; you don’t have to know a bunch of complicated computer stuff to be part of this important community.

If you are saved from making even one bad purchase, the Buy or Trash application will have paid for itself ten times over. Unless you don’t like saving money, this is an indispensable shopping decision aid.

Don’t buy another thing until you download Buy or Trash. Why not get it now? It’ll help you avoid those regrettable impulse purchases.

## Key features

- Social integration
- Product photo uploads
- Purchase decision voting
- Push notifications
- Shopping and wish lists
- Website syncing

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buy-or-trash-lite/id363305283/reviews.md

### 1/5 — You can't

*2013-07-06*

You can't delete apps or data

## Frequently asked questions about Buy or Trash Lite

### How does Buy or Trash Lite help me make shopping decisions?

Buy or Trash Lite allows you to upload photos and descriptions of products you're considering. Your social network friends can then vote on whether you should buy or trash the item, providing you with collective advice before you spend your money.

### Can I use Buy or Trash Lite without social media accounts?

The app integrates with Facebook and Twitter for social sharing. While it facilitates sharing with friends on these platforms, the core functionality relies on this social integration for receiving purchase advice.

### How are the voting results delivered?

Once your friends have voted on a product, the app sends you a push notification to let you know the results. This ensures you get timely feedback without having to constantly check the app.

### What is the rating for Buy or Trash Lite?

Buy or Trash Lite has a rating of 1.8 stars based on 27 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from users.

### Is Buy or Trash Lite available on multiple platforms?

The provided data does not specify platform availability beyond it being a mobile application. It is generally recommended to check app stores for compatibility with your specific device.

### How often is Buy or Trash Lite updated?

The latest version of Buy or Trash Lite is 1.0, and it was last updated on March 22, 2010. This suggests the app has not received updates in a significant period.

### What is the age rating for Buy or Trash Lite?

Buy or Trash Lite has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and above.

### Does Buy or Trash Lite have ads?

The provided data does not explicitly state whether Buy or Trash Lite contains advertisements. However, given its free monetization model and lack of specific mention of ads, it's possible it may include them.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2010-03-22

No release notes.

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