OLIO vs The Font
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OLIO
This app connects neighbors to share unwanted items, from food to household goods. Give away what you don't need and find useful items from others nearby. It's a community-driven platform to reduce waste and help people save money.
- Share unwanted food and items
- Find free items from neighbors
- Lend and borrow items
- Buy and sell pre-loved goods
- Global community of sharers
- Reduce household waste
Read full descriptionHide full description
Olio is your local go-to for free food and other useful stuff people nearby no longer need. From surplus supermarket food to everyday household items, Olio helps good things find a new home locally. It’s simple, free, and right on your doorstep. ⁕ Find free food near you Discover free food shared by local volunteers who rescue unsold surplus from supermarkets, local shops, cafes and more – from fresh bread and veg to cupboard staples and ready-to-eat meals. New food is added every single day. ⁕ Get (and give) free stuff locally Browse free clothes, books, toys, toiletries and more from people nearby. Got food, clothes, books or household items you’re not using? Share them in just a few taps and clear space fast. Free items are requested quickly, so things don’t hang around. ⁕ Everything happens locally See what’s available near you on the map and arrange a collection at a time that works for you. No postage. No hassle. Just neighbours helping neighbours. Small actions. Big difference. Olio makes it easy to reduce waste, save money and support your community – all at the same time. ⁕ Join a movement of millions of people already sharing locally. Download Olio and see what’s being shared near you today! Terms and conditions: https://olioapp.com/en/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy policy: https://olioapp.com/en/privacy-policy/
The Font
This app enhances your in-store dining experience by allowing mobile payments, ordering ahead, and table service. Earn points for purchases to unlock personalized rewards, exclusive offers, and surprise promotions. Ditch your physical loyalty card and enjoy dynamic rewards immediately.
- Mobile payment
- Order ahead
- Order to table
- Earn loyalty points
- Personalized rewards
- Exclusive offers
Read full descriptionHide full description
Earn points for every purchase at The Font and start enjoying the benefits of our membership program today. We tailor rewards just for you. Choose when and how to make the most of our promotions. The Font app will make the most of your in-store experience, allowing you to pay through your mobile via Pay in-store Order ahead Order to your table You will have access to Exclusive offers Personalised rewards Surprise and delight promotions Vouchers, saved offers, credit or item rewards ….so much more No more carrying a physical loyalty card. Built by a world-leading app provider, LOKE, we use PCI compliant security to ensure your transactions and privacy is of the highest standard. All major credit cards are accepted. Join today and start enjoying our dynamic rewards immediately.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Font at none against OLIO's 16. The Font also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (96% vs 73%). OLIO's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. OLIO sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. The Font asks for nothing beyond the download.
OLIO ships an update weekly, The Font every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OLIO | The Font |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (791 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | 96.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 791 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 171 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Olio Exchange Limited | Landmark Inns Ltd |
Customer experience
OLIO
The Font
User reviews
OLIO
From 791 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient and quick pickups
- 👍 Friendly and helpful community
- 💡 Great concept for reducing food waste
- 🚀 Prompt communication and responses
- 👍 Easy to use app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location sharing
- 🔋 Excessive notifications and ads
- 🔒 Issues with account creation and login
- 🐛 Clunky and confusing user interface
The Font
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Great offers and deals
- 🌟 Loyalty points and rewards
- 📱 Convenient ordering via app
- 💳 Payment options (in-app, table, bar)
Room to improve
- 🐛 App sometimes stops working when paying
- 🐛 Payment system is complicated
- 🐛 Inconsistent table number usage
- 🐛 App fees and compulsory service charges
- 🐛 App is buggy and freezes
Bugs and requests
OLIO
Reported bugs
5 issues- App freezes and crashes
- Login issues with magic link
- Notifications not working properly
- Listings not updating in real-time
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Improved notification system
- Better search and filtering options
- Calendar view for pickups
- Option to hide sold/collected items
- Dark mode
The Font
Reported bugs
6 issues- App stops working when trying to pay
- Payment system freezes
- Apple Pay option doesn't work
- App times out and cancels orders
- App is buggy and fails often
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Developer didn't consider bar workflow for table numbers
Requested features
3 requests- Offer chips as well as wedges
- See the menu in advance
- Rename 'pay in store' to 'pay at bar'
In-app purchases
OLIO
- Monthly2 variants$0.991 Month
- Monthly2 variants$2.491 Month
- Monthly$2.991 Month
Show 5 moreShow fewer
- Monthly3 Months trial$4.991 Month
- Monthly$5.491 Month
- Yearly - save 50%2 variants$6.991 Year
- Yearly - save 50%2 variants$13.991 Year
- Yearly - save 50%$19.991 Year
The Font
No in-app purchases









