# TULU - Own Less, Live More — 24/7 access to products

> On-demand access to shared products and essentials within your building. (iPhone/iPad app by TULOU LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tulu-own-less-live-more/id1477180604 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TULOU LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477180603)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,909 App Store ratings · 92 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 141 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tulu-own-less-live-more/id1477180604/reviews.md

## What is TULU?

TULU gives you instant access to useful products and everyday essentials, right inside your building.
From using shared appliances like vacuums and tools, to printing documents or grabbing small essentials, TULU makes everyday tasks easier without owning or storing everything yourself.
All through one app.
With TULU you can
Access shared products like vacuums, tools, games, and morePrint documents easily from your phoneGet everyday essentials when you need themSee what’s available in real time and unlock it instantlyWhy residents use TULU
Everything is right in your buildingNo storage, no planning, no waitingThe app is your personal key to the TULU unit in your building. Use it to browse what’s available, unlock products, print documents, and manage your activity in one place.

## Key features

- Access shared appliances and tools
- Print documents from your phone
- Get everyday essentials
- Real-time product availability
- Instant product unlocking
- Manage activities in one app

## What do users think of TULU?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 Innovative concept of renting instead of owning
- 🚀 Straightforward app experience
- 🤖 Helpful customer service

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent technical issues and malfunctions
- 💰 Overpriced rentals and subscriptions
- 🚫 Poor inventory management and item availability
- 🤬 Terrible customer service and refund policies
- 🤢 Unclean and poorly maintained rental equipment

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Unreliable item unlocking and rental process
- Billing and subscription issues
- Compatibility problems with certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Option to purchase items instead of just renting
- Ability to pay per use instead of mandatory subscriptions
- Improved inventory tracking and restocking
- Enhanced cleaning and maintenance protocols for rental items

## Recent user reviews (10 of 92)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tulu-own-less-live-more/id1477180604/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Impresión

*2026-08-24, version 12.50*

Excelente rápido y confiable

### 2/5 — Blotchy printing

*2026-08-17, version 12.50*

Blotchy printing

### 5/5 — Customer Service and Experience

*2026-08-15, version 12.49*

I think the overall experience with Tulu has been extremely positive. I think the concept is something that a lot of new constructions and older developments should adopt to provide 24-7 access to essentials and snacks and things that residents don't necessarily need every day that are costly, like Dyson vacuums and printers, et cetera.

The one thing I will say is that the individual snacks themselves can be a little bit pricey, which I don't necessarily agree with. I do also understand that this is a convenience-added layer and not an operating deli grocery front. Paying $2 for a 1-oz. bag of chips just sounds a little ridiculous. You can go to the corner store and that same bag might cost you $0.75, right? Again it's the business and the building working together and they both have to make money so I get it.

Also it's 24-7 access. There's nothing stopping me from going downstairs and grabbing some extra snacks when I want to. Although Tula offers a great customer service experience and they are super responsive no matter what time of day or what day of the week it is, the building itself needs to be very responsible and proactive when it comes to refilling.

### 1/5 — troubling privacy concerns

*2026-08-14, version 12.49*

this app goes through very intense identity verification for what it is. it requests government ID, selfies in front of machines, lease letters, and any legal name changes you may have had. I find this suspicious and concerning for what the product actually is. I understand verifying identity is important for keeping the units safe, but the biometrics and requests of multiple legal documents doesn’t sit right with me.

### 5/5 — Innovative app!

*2026-07-08, version 12.44*

I really luv it

### 1/5 — Stupid

*2026-07-06, version 12.44*

Won’t even let me set up an account. Support didn’t help either an absolute joke

### 1/5 — Scam free trial

*2026-06-26, version 12.44*

The free trial is not free. They will not refund you if u reach out the exact same day the trial ends under the guise of “you already used the service”. When stating I would go through my bank they claimed that was “against the terms of service”. Save yourself the trouble and $60 fee.

### 1/5 — I need just a printer

*2026-05-23, version 12.41*

I just need a printer in the middle of the night but it seems TULU finds it hard to find people to load paper in past few weeks.

What a shame.

### 1/5 — CAREFUL!

*2026-05-12, version 12.40*

I was a day or two late to cancel my subscription. And would not refund me the amount back. I would highly recommend to not sign up for an subscription. Not worth what the cost of it is and unfortunately couldn’t use it since I moved out of the building with this shortly after subscribing. Never have had an issue like this with any other subscription. BEWARE!!

### 1/5 — Expensive and doesnt work

*2026-05-06, version 12.40*

Horrible app with lots of bugs. I printed something and it cancelled the job which cost $50. App is buggy. Asked for a refund and was offered in app credits so I had to ask again for refund to original payment. Took a million steps to cancel the membership.

## Frequently asked questions about TULU

### What does TULU do?

TULU provides residents with 24/7 access to a variety of shared products and everyday essentials directly within their building. This includes items like vacuums, tools, games, printing services, and small essentials, making daily tasks more convenient without the need for personal ownership or storage.

### What are the key features of TULU?

Key features include the ability to access shared products like vacuums and tools, print documents easily from your phone, and get everyday essentials when you need them. The app also shows real-time product availability and allows for instant unlocking of items.

### How much does TULU cost?

The TULU app itself is free to download and use. The monetization model is 'free with in-app purchases', meaning you will pay for the products or services you use through the app, rather than a recurring subscription fee for the app itself.

### Who is TULU for?

TULU is designed for residents living in buildings that have TULU units installed. It's ideal for individuals who want to reduce clutter, avoid unnecessary purchases, and have convenient access to useful items and services without the hassle of owning and storing them.

### How do I use TULU to get products?

Once you have the TULU app, you can use it as your personal key to the TULU unit in your building. Browse the available products, select what you need, and use the app to unlock and access it instantly. You can also manage your usage and activities all within the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 12.50 — 2026-08-16

* Clearer product information so you know what you’re accessing
* Improved app stability and performance across key flows
* Improvements to in app support
* A smoother and more guided getting started experience
* Bug fixes and reliability improvements

### 12.49 — 2026-08-09

* Clearer product information so you know what you’re accessing
* Improved app stability and performance across key flows
* Improvements to in app support
* A smoother and more guided getting started experience
* Bug fixes and reliability improvements

### 12.48 — 2026-07-26

* Clearer product information so you know what you’re accessing
* Improved app stability and performance across key flows
* Improvements to in app support
* A smoother and more guided getting started experience
* Bug fixes and reliability improvements

### 12.47 — 2026-07-12

* Clearer product information so you know what you’re accessing
* Improved app stability and performance across key flows
* Improvements to in app support
* A smoother and more guided getting started experience
* Bug fixes and reliability improvements

### 12.46 — 2026-07-08

* Clearer product information so you know what you’re accessing
* Improved app stability and performance across key flows
* Improvements to in app support
* A smoother and more guided getting started experience
* Bug fixes and reliability improvements

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*
