Fat Llama vs Gertrude
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fat Llama
This platform allows users to rent out their belongings to others in their vicinity. It promotes a sharing economy, enabling people to access items they need without purchasing them, fostering efficiency and experiences over ownership.
- Rent out belongings
- Borrow items from neighbors
- Sharing economy platform
- Efficient resource utilization
- Focus on experiences over ownership
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Fat Llama is the platform that lets you rent out your belongings to people nearby. We believe in getting people to work together to make the world a more efficient place for everyone. Why? Because we know that sharing is the future, we know that having experiences is more important than owning stuff. And we think borrowing (almost) anything should be quick, reliable and convenient.
Gertrude
Discover, connect with, and collect emerging and independent artists. This platform blends social media and e-commerce for buyers seeking new art and artists looking to grow their following. Explore studios, stay updated on events, and purchase art securely.
- Discover emerging and independent artists
- Connect with artists via Studio Pages
- Real-time art world updates
- Filter art by artist, size, price, medium
- Secure art purchasing with Apple Pay
- Follow artist studios and exhibition invitations
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Gertrude is the platform to discover, connect and collect the best emerging and independent artists. Gertrude's app seamlessly blends social media and e-commerce. Whether you’re a buyer looking for the next great piece, or an artist seeking to grow your following, Gertrude is your way into the world of contemporary art. DISCOVER Follow your favourite artists on their Studio Page. Get notified and receive exhibition invitations. Be the first to know about new and sold artworks. Gain a deep understanding of an artists evolving practice and develop your own unique taste CONNECT Keep your finger on the pulse via the Live Feed, giving you access to all the action on Gertrude, in real time. Get a comprehensive overview of the most exciting collaborations, events, promotions, new artists, and market insights on the Bulletin page. COLLECT Show your support by liking artworks. Filter options to refine your search by artist, size, price, or medium. Buy with confidence using our secure platform and Apple Pay. Artist-led, buy art, sell art, contemporary art, art in the home, affordable art, learn about art, art education, collect art. Painting, photography, sculpture, prints, work on paper, installation art. Events, exhibitions, galleries, curation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gertrude at 100% against Fat Llama's 30%. Gertrude also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Fat Llama's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Gertrude holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Fat Llama's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gertrude's.
Fat Llama ships an update every 6 days, Gertrude every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fat Llama | Gertrude |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Fat Lama | Gertrude Art Technologies Ltd |
Customer experience
Fat Llama
Gertrude
Bugs and requests
Fat Llama
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes frequently and becomes unresponsive
- Messages fail to send or arrive with significant delays
- Login functionality broken with Facebook and Google authentication
- Search function returns blank screens or irrelevant results
- Notification badges don't clear even after viewing messages
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- Messages not visible in inbox despite notifications
- Messaging feature completely unavailable at times
- Text cursor jumps around while typing messages
- App crashes when typing messages
- Rental dates randomly switch to different dates during booking
- Holiday mode still receives requests without notifications
- Listings publish but don't appear in active listings
- Payment information displayed incorrectly in booking modals
- Forced logout occurring randomly
- Message sending failures and delayed message delivery
- Verification process hangs with certain document types
- App performance inconsistent between iOS and web versions
- Bottom sheet dismiss animations are abrupt
- Tab bar icons have insufficient padding on iPhone
- Earnings summary removed from account screen after update
Requested features
17 requests- Fix and improve app stability and performance
- Restore map-based search functionality
- Improve messaging system with better notifications
- Redesign user interface for better clarity and usability
- Add message filtering and grouping by rental status
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- Implement persistent filter settings
- Add 24-hour booking option instead of full-day increments
- Create better holiday mode that pauses notifications appropriately
- Improve search algorithm and filtering options
- Add custom quote generation directly from app
- Simplify verification process
- Reduce commission fees
- Improve customer service response times
- Add copy-paste functionality in messaging
- Display earnings summary on account screen
- Add reminders for required rental completion steps
- Implement automatic payment upon item return rather than delayed payout
Gertrude
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Fat Llama
No in-app purchases
Gertrude
No in-app purchases
Questions
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