OLIO vs Chaps
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
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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/
Chaps
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About Us Chaps Birmingham Takeaway based in 177 Hagley Road Birmingham B16 8UQ. We aim to bring all of our customers the best value for money, services and food around, plus we are constantly aiming to improve our takeaway service in Bedford. You can now order food online. Try our online website which contains all our takeaway menu. We offer deliveries to all surrounding areas of Birmingham We offer all our customers fast food delivery. You can now order your favourite dish online and get fast home delivery. We are very particular about our service and quality to give our customers a better experience; which is why we are now proud to offer this fantastic online ordering website. You can even pay online and get your food delivered to your home in Birmingham.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chaps at none against OLIO's 16. Chaps also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). OLIO's advantage is chart position (#157 vs unranked) and device support. On price 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. Chaps asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | OLIO | Chaps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (782 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 782 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #157 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olio Exchange Limited | RedoQ Software |
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
Chaps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OLIO
- Monthly2 variants$0.991 Month
- Monthly2 variants$2.491 Month
- Monthly$2.991 Month
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- 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
Chaps
No in-app purchases









