# OLIO vs ThymeBlock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThymeBlock at none against OLIO's 10. ThymeBlock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). OLIO's advantage is ratings volume (791 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OLIO sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ThymeBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThymeBlock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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 100% of ThymeBlock's.

OLIO ships an update weekly, ThymeBlock monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OLIO | ThymeBlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (791 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olio/id1008237086/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thymeblock-meal-planner/id6779269775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **791** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 171 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Olio Exchange Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008237085) | [Rafael Hurtado Rosas](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779269777) |

## 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 (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | 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


### ThymeBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thymeblock-meal-planner/id6779269775)

Easily save recipes from any source, get nutrition estimates, and plan your weekly meals. Automatically generate shopping lists based on your chosen recipes and dietary goals.

**Highlights:** Save recipes from web links, photos, or manual entry, Automatic nutrition estimation (calories, protein, carbs, fat), Weekly meal planning with custom or automatic generation, Consolidated, aisle-sorted shopping lists, Import recipes from various online sources

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OLIO free?

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

### Is ThymeBlock free?

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

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

ThymeBlock is rated higher. OLIO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 791 ratings, while ThymeBlock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OLIO or ThymeBlock have ads?

Both OLIO and ThymeBlock show ads.

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

OLIO ships an update weekly, and ThymeBlock monthly. Most recently, OLIO was updated on November 6, 2026 and ThymeBlock on November 5, 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.*