# OLIO vs Eat Safe UK

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OLIO at 73% against Eat Safe UK's 0%. OLIO also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (791 vs 1). Eat Safe UK's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Eat Safe UK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OLIO holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OLIO has 791 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Eat Safe UK's.

## The numbers

| Metric | OLIO | Eat Safe UK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (791 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olio/id1008237086/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eat-safe-uk/id6771907332/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **791** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 171 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Olio Exchange Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008237085) | [Thomas Richardson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887851473) |

## 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


### Eat Safe UK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eat-safe-uk/id6771907332)

Quickly check official UK food hygiene ratings for restaurants, cafes, and other food businesses. Understand ratings in plain English and find businesses near you with map and list views. Save favorites and get alerts for rating changes.

**Highlights:** Search nearby food businesses, View official hygiene ratings, Plain-English explanations, Map and list views, Useful filters, Save favorite places, Local refresh and alerts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eat Safe UK Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OLIO free?

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

### Is Eat Safe UK free?

Eat Safe UK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OLIO or Eat Safe UK?

OLIO is rated higher. OLIO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 791 ratings, while Eat Safe UK averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OLIO or Eat Safe UK have ads?

OLIO shows ads; Eat Safe UK does not.

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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.*