# OLIO vs The Font

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.

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 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OLIO | The Font |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (791 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olio/id1008237086/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **791** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 171 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Olio Exchange Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008237085) | [Landmark Inns Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459580280) |

## What reviewers say

### OLIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olio/id1008237086)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Yearly - save 50% | $6.99 | per year |
| Yearly - save 50% | $13.99 | per year |
| Yearly - save 50% | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and quick pickups
- 👍 Friendly and helpful community
- 💡 Great concept for reducing food waste
- 🚀 Prompt communication and responses
- 👍 Easy to use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Improved notification system
- Better search and filtering options
- Calendar view for pickups
- Option to hide sold/collected items
- Dark mode


### The Font

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-font/id1459580281)

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.

**Highlights:** Mobile payment, Order ahead, Order to table, Earn loyalty points, Personalized rewards, Exclusive offers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Great offers and deals
- 🌟 Loyalty points and rewards
- 📱 Convenient ordering via app
- 💳 Payment options (in-app, table, bar)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Offer chips as well as wedges
- See the menu in advance
- Rename 'pay in store' to 'pay at bar'


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OLIO free?

OLIO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Font free?

The Font is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do OLIO or The Font have ads?

OLIO shows ads; The Font does not.

### Which is updated more often, OLIO or The Font?

OLIO ships an update weekly, and The Font every 2 months. Most recently, OLIO was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Font on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*