# Nuw: Thrift Swapping (Fashion) — Second Hand Clothing Store > Sustainable fashion swapping app for pre-loved clothing. (iPhone/iPad app by The Nu Wardrobe Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuw-thrift-swapping-fashion/id1493003425 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The Nu Wardrobe Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497037808) - Category: Shopping, Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 4.30/5 from 78 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 76 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-01-03 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuw-thrift-swapping-fashion/id1493003425/reviews.md ## What is Nuw? Do you have clothes that you no longer wear but do not want the hassle of reselling them? Join ‘Nuw’ now and easily solve these issues. Trust us, you'll love it! Nuw is a unique and sustainable way to keep up with the latest trends while protecting our planet. Our app makes it easier than ever for you to transform your closet and give a second life to pre-loved clothes with minimal effort. It’s like thrift shopping, but better. This new wave of thrifting exists to make sustainable fashion accessible and affordable for all. Join our community today and start trading with fellow Renuwers across the country using your clothes as your currency. Recycle clothes you do not wear anymore to share with other users and thrift new articles for just 0.99c + shipping. Discover styles from your favorite highstreet brands (Zara, ASOS, SHEIN, Nike, H&M, Forever 21, etc.) to unique vintage items you won't find anywhere else. There's no need to swap directly, simply take what you love! Nuw is for you if: - You have clothes sitting on resale sites that are not budging! (50% of items are taken from Nuw in less than 1 day). - You are looking for a sustainable way to build your wardrobe and get your hands on the latest trends. - You want to save money without compromising on style. - You are doing a mega wardrobe clear out. All it takes is a few simple steps: Upload clothing from your closet and swap for something new. Simply upload clothing you no longer need, and we’ll reward you with a gold or silver coin for each item you list. Browse thousands of clothes and accessories to find items you love, and then use your coins to request for something new and exciting from another user. When the swapper agrees to the swap, we’ll deliver the item to your door. All you pay is shipping + a 0.99c fee per item. Booking shipping is as easy as requesting an item. Easily confirm your shipping address in the US all within the app. Chat instantly with members once your request is accepted. NUW COMMUNITY Follow your friends and favorite members to get updated every time they upload something new. Take part in virtual swap shop events to exchange fashion directly with brands, sustainability experts, and influencers. You can also earn coins by referring friends and inviting them to join the community! MAKE FASHION MORE SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE At Nuw, we want to reduce the negative impacts of fast fashion while creating a community of thrifters. By swapping your pre-loved clothing, you’re doing your part to protect our planet - and look fabulous while you’re at it. Designed by students for students, break up with fast fashion and enjoy shopping pre-loved pieces at only 0.99c each. CLOSET CLEAR OUT Take the pressure off from haggling on other resell sites and finally get rid of the clothes that just won't sell online. Earn silver coins for highstreet pieces and gold coins for luxury. Silver coins get silver-tiered items, and gold coins get gold-tiered. MAKE AN IMPACT Change your wardrobe without the environmental impact or the guilt and learn how much water, waste and CO2 you offset with each swap. Join the circular fashion movement from the comfort of your own phone to earn badges you'll share with friends. Ready to experience a new kind of thrifting? Join the community for free and connect with thousands of like-minded people who value sustainability, affordability and thrifted clothes you'll love forever. Swap your way to a dream wardrobe. Exchange your old clothes for something 'Nuw'. Download now and join the sustainable fashion revolution! ## Key features - Swap pre-loved clothes for new items - Earn coins for listing clothes - Discover highstreet and vintage styles - Sustainable and affordable fashion - Community of thrifters - Virtual swap shop events ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuw-thrift-swapping-fashion/id1493003425/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Is this app defunct? *2024-04-01* I keep trying to start an account and getting a “network request failed” error. Also the website is expired, so I can’t contact the developers. ### 1/5 — Dont even bother *2023-10-19* Tried this app out because I love getting clothes for cheap but unfortunately I had a terrible experience. I ordered three pieces of clothing and the item never arrived it said “forward expired” keep in mind I never changed my address or anything it was all correct. Nuws way of fixing this issue was telling me they can’t do anything about it since USPS won’t help a claim like this blah blah. So I’m out of $10.10 okay whatever I ordered again tried a different address now this time the lady won’t ship my items. She told me she was going through stuff completely understandable she said she would ship the items out that Saturday it’s currently Thursday of the next week and no shipment. Safe to say I will not using this app and let’s hope I can actually get a refund on the second order since she didn’t ship it :( don’t recommend. Great idea for an app but definitely not worth the hassle. ### 3/5 — Great idea but needs improvements *2023-09-26* I really love the idea and I am happy to spend the 99c fee for an item if it helps bringing this service further. However, instead of fixing actual problems, even after feedback (for instance concerning the fact that I can’t edit, only duplicate items, that I don’t see a tracking number on some “purchases” etc.), they seem to focus on adding unnecessary features and spamming you with several notifications about liked items and their uploaders you don’t follow (also no option for settings there at all). The biggest issue I have had is that some, sadly not even a few, people, seem to upload items w/o any intend to ever send them out. I’ve had this experience with a bunch of items I requested. And as soon as the other party has confirmed, nuw doesn’t follow up on its own, only if they didn’t. I legit had to inquire with dire persistence to get refunded for items where the parties hadn’t sent out or even responded - and afterwards the items were in those people’s wardrobe again and they’re still active on the platform. Several steps could make this better: not approving items that have ONLY stock photos for one. But, if customer service doesn’t even follow up on things and those actions don’t have consequences, it’s lost on me as well. I currently even have another transaction open that looks like it might go that way. I’m only staying because I’ve had a few nice transactions and I’m still holding hope. But I’m getting really annoyed too. Ps: I don’t use my iCloud email-address for login, but a yahoo one. ### 1/5 — Reminiscent of Elizabeth Holmes *2023-09-13* Don’t waste your time, nothing works in this app. ### 3/5 — very buggy *2023-09-10* really cool concept but the app needs alot of work. after i buy an item i can see the sellers store anymore. and i have over 30$ in requests just not being accepted can’t cancel them either ### 5/5 — INSTALL NOW *2023-09-09* My new favorite app!! Amazing concept❤️ ### 4/5 — Cool concept! *2023-08-11* I love the idea of giving clothes a second home, instead of sending them to the landfill! Super easy to figure out the app. I only gave if 4 stars because some sellers take a while to respond to your request, or never at all. ### 1/5 — Would be a great app but… *2023-08-09* All of the buttons stop working after you do one thing in the app. This is something that I would love to use but just can’t! ### 5/5 — Love Nuw! *2023-07-21* I love this app! Their concept is simple. It’s similar to a clothing swap, but online. You give some, you take some. It uses a coin system. Gold is for better brands, Silver is for run of the mill brands. You must post items in order to accumulate coins. Once you have coins, you can trade a coin for an item. Each item will cost you .99 plus shipping costs. It’s easy to ship items since you can your account to automatically produce a shipping label. You deal directly with the seller vs. Nuw support. The only problem I have run into is a non-responsive seller, which happens on all of the clothing apps occasionally. I have gotten some great items so far and spending less then I would my local consignment stores. 💯 ### 3/5 — love the concept but the app needs more work *2023-06-18* I am a frequent thrifter/used purchaser. I use all the apps and so I was stoked when I saw this on tiktok. I absolutely love the idea of an online clothing exchange, but the app is not strong when it comes to searching for clothes. When you try to search for a size, the search shows random results. You can’t filter or sort anything, it’s just a search bar. If it had capabilities for sorting and filtering it would be a GAME CHANGER. Additionally, more info on coins would be nice. They just show up without explaining silver vs gold. ## Frequently asked questions about Nuw ### How does Nuw work? You upload clothing you no longer wear and earn coins. These coins can then be used to request new items from other users. Once a swap is agreed upon, shipping is arranged within the app. ### What is the cost to swap clothes on Nuw? Each item you swap for costs $0.99 plus shipping. Shipping costs are confirmed within the app. ### What kind of clothes can I find on Nuw? You can discover a wide range of styles, from popular highstreet brands like Zara and Nike to unique vintage pieces. ### How are clothes categorized for swapping on Nuw? Items are categorized into silver-tiered and gold-tiered based on their value. Silver coins are earned for highstreet pieces and can be used for silver-tiered items, while gold coins are for luxury items. ### Is Nuw available on all devices? Nuw is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. ### How often is Nuw updated? The app was last updated on November 30, 2023, indicating regular maintenance and updates. ### What is the age rating for Nuw? Nuw has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### Can I connect with friends on Nuw? Yes, you can follow friends and favorite members to see their new uploads and participate in virtual swap shop events. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.51 — 2023-11-30 - Enhanced the Import Listing feature by enabling auto-scraping for Depop, Poshmark, Curtsy, and Mercari marketplaces by using a third party paid tool. - Enabled users to make multiple import requests. ### 2.1.50 — 2023-10-31 - Displaying user feedback against orders completed on their profile. - Minor bug fixes to fix the abandon booking flow. ### 2.1.49 — 2023-10-18 - Added functionality for the user to be able to use a promo code in a transaction. ### 2.1.48 — 2023-09-27 Fixed the redirections on In-App Stories and push notifications. ### 2.1.47 — 2023-09-07 - Expanded the functionality of creating groups on the app to drive community growth. - Minor improvements & bug fixes in Top Brands Carousel. ## Apps similar to Nuw | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [AGORA - Real beauty shopping](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agora-real-beauty-shopping/id1499717467) | 4.6 (79) | Free | Shopping | | [Lazy Oaf](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lazy-oaf/id1495313622) | 4.9 (376) | Free | Shopping | | [Bloom & Wild - Flowers & Gifts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloom-and-wild-flowers-and-gifts/id936651689) | 4.8 (78) | Free | Shopping | | [Nuuly Thrift](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuuly-thrift/id1584000932) | 3.4 (88) | Free | Shopping | | [Lucy & Yak](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucy-and-yak/id6444457475) | 4.9 (436) | Free | Shopping | | [Beni - Shop Secondhand](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beni-shop-secondhand/id1640324378) | 4.5 (83) | Free | Shopping | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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