Karrot vs Plotd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Karrot
Connect with neighbors to buy and sell items locally. List items in seconds, discover freebies, and ensure secure transactions with verified users. Enjoy a community-focused marketplace without professional sellers or fees.
- Free to join and use
- Local neighborhood focus
- Quick item listing (under 30 seconds)
- Verified user profiles
- Secure chat and transactions
- Price drop notifications
- Community ratings
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Welcome to Karrot, your new neighborhood buy-and-sell focused on exactly that: your neighborhood. Trusted by more than 32 million neighbors around the world, Karrot’s completely free, letting you enjoy the feels of good deals without any of the fees. List items simply in under 30 seconds, give them a boost if needed, and buy just as easily. Once you’ve found what you need, connect confidently by scheduling a meet-up at your local coffee shop, or make it quick with a porch drop-off and a thank-you note. The best part? Feel safe and secure knowing that you’re dealing with Verified Locals who’ve been vetted by us and rated by your community. See what’s new in the neighborhood today. • IT’S FREE Enjoy the feels of good deals without any of the fees. There’s no cost to join or use Karrot, and what’s more, you can even find free stuff. From vintage records to brand new baby gear, pop online to see what’s listed in your community. • WE’RE LOCAL. REALLY. Buy and sell with your neighbors, and connect with them, too. Schedule a meet up down the road, at the local coffee shop, or a porch drop-off and a thank-you note. • SELLING MADE SIMPLE List in under 30 seconds, and buy just as easily. Simply upload your items with photos, or search for that something you’ve been wanting. Found it? Perfect. Start a chat to make a deal, et voilà, it’s done! • SAFE & SECURE Knowing that you’re dealing with Verified Locals makes buying and selling that much easier and safer. Along with user reviews, we use location and mobile verification to protect our community so you can connect with confidence. • TRUSTED RATINGS Based on user reviews and feedback, our rating system gives you peace of mind. Each user’s Karrot Rating is shown clearly in their profile so you can see who you’re connecting with, and why the community loves them—and their stuff. • CHAT SAFELY Open a secure, private chat with sellers, buyers and Verified Locals. We’re always working to make Karrot a safer community. • NO PROFESSIONAL SELLERS Buying and selling with neighbors not only gives you the best deals, but also the best sense of community. That’s why Karrot is specifically designed for you and the people who live nearby. You read that right: people. View real items from real folks in your hood without the ads from professional sellers or shops. (We’ll leave that to the other apps.) • NEVER MISS OUT ON A DEAL Been waiting on a special something to drop in price? We get that. And to help you secure the deal you want, we’ll notify you about discounts on your favorite items. Just tap the heart icon and we’ll give you a heads up when the price drops. Questions or feedback? Just knock on our virtual door to let us know. Email help@karrotmarket.com to get in touch. Bye for now!
Plotd
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plotd turns "we should do something" into an actual sidequest. most apps make you pick between two bad options: a closed guest list where you already need to know everyone, or a public feed of total strangers. plotd sits in the middle. every sidequest shows you who's in through people you're already connected to, so joining something new never feels like showing up alone. do it for the plot. whether you're new somewhere, tired of plans that live and die in a group chat, or just want an excuse to get off your phone, plotd is built for the moment you want to do something but don't have anyone locked in yet. how it works - post a sidequest, big or small - see who's already in through people you know - join in seconds, no cold DMs required - log the plot after with a photo and who came - keep it private for your circle, or open it up wider it's not about broadcasting to strangers. it's about closing the gap between wanting to do something and actually doing it. post one. see who's in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Plotd at none against Karrot's shown. Plotd also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Karrot ships an update weekly, Plotd every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Karrot | Plotd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 234 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danggeun Market Inc. | Erin Zhang |
Bugs and requests
Karrot
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login/location detection issues
- Inconsistent notification delivery
- Listing issues when changing item status
Requested features
5 requests- Expand to more locations
- Add video support for listings
- Improve search and filtering options
- Allow manual location selection
- Enhance messaging and communication features
Plotd
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Karrot
No in-app purchases
Plotd
No in-app purchases








