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Porch Swing

Porch Swing

Share More, Waste Less

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41 reviews
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Released
January 16, 2025
Updated
October 24, 2026

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Porch Swing, Inc.
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Easily give away unwanted items to neighbors. Simply snap a photo of an object you no longer need, and someone in your community can claim it. It's a simple way to declutter and help others.

✓Share unwanted items
✓Local neighbor pickup
✓Photo-based listings
✓Reduce waste
✓Community sharing
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What users say about Porch Swing

Reviews of Porch Swing are mostly positive: the Social Networking app is rated 4.9/5 from 211 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use and navigate, builds community and connection. Top complaints: too many rules and controlling admins, some users ghost after expressing interest. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use and navigate
  • 🤝Builds community and connection
  • ♻️Promotes reuse and reduces waste
  • 🆓Free to use
  • 📱Great alternative to Facebook groups
  • 🚀Efficient item exchange
  • 💡Actively adding new features
  • ✨Satisfying to give and receive
  • 💖Feels personal and local
  • ✅Well-thought-out features

Negative things

  • ⚠️Too many rules and controlling admins
  • 🤷‍♀️Some users ghost after expressing interest
  • 🤔Not as intuitive as Buy Nothing on Facebook for some
  • 🚫Account blocking issues reported
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What's New in Porch Swing

v1.26

October 24, 2026

- iPhone Duo support - Dark mode - Add reminders to set a gift out - Hide categories of gifts - Optional text notifications - Web support

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User reviews

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Perfectly easy to use!

I love this app, it makes it so simple to pass along things in your community.
Iimmab93

So much better than the alternatives on line

User friendly and the actual developer (a human) asks for comments on how to make it easier. It brings our neighborhood together in a new way. It is so satisfying to give an item to someone who wants it.
RWRosemary Wavedreamer

Thank you for creating this opportunity!

A friend in Bend, OR had suggested this app and how we have been able to give opportunities for things we want to part ways with is incredible! There is so much gratitude and reciprocation on this portal
Mmsagaert

Really useful app!

Such a useful app! I find this app to be incredible for finding incoming and outgoing household items in the community. The fact that everything is free and moves quickly is the best part - they have helpful parameters/guidelines to make it *simple* and thus actually super useful. Not to mention it is locally made - bravo!
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Mmputn

Great plus request

Love the app. Would love if we could swipe to clear off items we know we won’t use so we don’t have to scroll through them repeatedly. Sort of like a dating app vibe.
DBDanicmeyer-the adventure bite
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Account blocked without clear reason

Bug

Some users experience ghosting after expressing interest

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Requested Features

3 requests

Swipe to clear off unwanted items (like a dating app)

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Option for social gatherings in a neighborhood park

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Link to active Facebook profile for better vetting

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FAQ

What does this app do?

This app allows you to easily share items you no longer need with people in your local community. You can snap a photo of an item, and a neighbor can pick it up. It's designed to help you declutter and reduce waste by giving items a second life.

How do I share an item?

Sharing an item is simple. You just need to take a photo of the object you wish to give away, such as a car seat, jacket, or book. Once the photo is uploaded, a neighbor can see it and arrange to pick it up from you.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no costs associated with downloading, listing items, or picking up items shared by others in the community. It operates on a free model.

Who is this app for?

This app is ideal for anyone looking to declutter their home and give away items they no longer use. It's particularly useful for people who want to contribute to a more sustainable community by ensuring items are reused rather than discarded.