# OLIO vs CLUBZERØ

The clearest difference is rating: CLUBZERØ at 5.0 against OLIO's 4.5. CLUBZERØ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). OLIO's advantage is ratings volume (782 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CLUBZERØ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OLIO has 782 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of OLIO's written reviews are positive against 91% of CLUBZERØ's.

OLIO ships an update weekly, CLUBZERØ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OLIO | CLUBZERØ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (782 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olio/id1008237086/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clubzer-returnable-packaging/id1569402139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **782** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 169 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Olio Exchange Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008237085) | [Cupclub Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498198189) |

## 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


### CLUBZERØ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clubzer-returnable-packaging/id1569402139)

This service provides reusable containers for in-store, takeaway, and delivery food and beverages, helping to reduce waste. Users can easily borrow packaging from nearby locations or order online, and then return used items to designated drop points or arrange for pickup.

**Highlights:** Returnable packaging for food and drinks, In-store, takeaway, and delivery options, Find nearest host locations, Order online for delivery, Scan and return used packaging, Organize packaging pick-up

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OLIO free?

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

### Is CLUBZERØ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OLIO or CLUBZERØ?

CLUBZERØ is rated higher. OLIO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 782 ratings, while CLUBZERØ averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do OLIO or CLUBZERØ have ads?

OLIO shows ads; CLUBZERØ does not.

### Which is updated more often, OLIO or CLUBZERØ?

OLIO ships an update weekly, and CLUBZERØ fortnightly. Most recently, OLIO was updated on September 25, 2026 and CLUBZERØ on June 7, 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.*