Comparison

OLIO vs Kikoo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Kikoo

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Register and login as member Use your phone number or email to register as member. You can update your profile anytime. Membership Card Use Member Benefits to check special offers. Online reload your account balance. View your transaction history record. Link your physical VIP card. Place order online Locate the nearest locations and check store detail. Order ahead and make a contactless payment with your account balance and collect points for online orders. Choose pick-up or delivery options. Scan Me Scan dynamic code to collect or redeem points in store.

Screenshots

OLIO4 screens
Kikoo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kikoo at none against OLIO's 16. Kikoo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OLIO sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Kikoo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OLIO ships an update every 8 days, Kikoo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OLIO versus Kikoo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOLIOKikoo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (791 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings791 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.49.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOlio Exchange LimitedQuickPOS Technologies Inc.

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

Kikoo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

OLIO

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly2 variants$0.991 Month
  • Monthly2 variants$2.491 Month
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • 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
None

Kikoo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OLIO free?
OLIO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kikoo free?
Kikoo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OLIO or Kikoo have ads?
OLIO shows ads; Kikoo does not.
Which is updated more often, OLIO or Kikoo?
OLIO ships an update every 8 days, and Kikoo every 2 days. Most recently, OLIO was updated on October 17, 2026 and Kikoo on October 8, 2026.

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