Comparison

Hy vs Throwly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hy

This all-in-one supermarket app simplifies grocery shopping with features like recipe inspiration, shoppable products, and convenient pickup or delivery options. Manage prescriptions, track rewards, and discover deals tailored to you.

Highlights
  • Grocery ordering and delivery/pickup
  • Recipe inspiration and shoppable products
  • Pharmacy prescription refills
  • Fuel Saver rewards tracking
  • Sale item discovery
  • Meal planning and cooking tips
Features
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Grocery shopping (and so much more!) is now the easiest part of your day with the Hy-Vee app. This all-in-one supermarket app offers everything you need — from convenient grocery shopping and seasonal meal ideas to expert how-tos, shoppable premium products, and easy pharmacy refills. The Hy-Vee app allows you to order groceries in minutes from anywhere. Enjoy the convenience of having a grocery store at your fingertips! Browse by category, explore sale items, check out products with Fuel Saver rewards, or simply type what you need into the search bar. Unlike other supermarket apps, we empower you to take control of your shopping experience. Make grocery shopping a breeze and find deals tailored to you — all while enjoying continuous improvements based on your feedback. Here are some of the features we think you’ll love: Inspire your meals: Dive into our digital "Discover” experience that provides delicious recipe inspiration for every occasion, from quick weeknight dinners to festive holiday dishes. Plus, discover stylish, shoppable premium cookware and get expert video tips that elevate your cooking. Shop anytime, anywhere: Whether you’re at work, home, or on the go, order groceries and schedule pickup (in as little as two hours) or delivery. Experience the VIP treatment our employees are known for. Find great deals: Easily spot sale items with our sale icon or browse all discounts in one convenient place. Add sale items to your cart effortlessly. Hy-Vee PERKS rewards: Keep track of your Fuel Saver rewards and expiration dates — no need to carry your card. Just scan your PERKS card in the app! Health made easy: Refill prescriptions, check refill status, manage family members’ prescriptions, and stay informed with the latest health recommendations — all within the app. At Hy-Vee we believe in providing a helpful smile in every aisle and going the extra mile for you. We’re proud to serve our communities with quality products, variety, convenience, culinary expertise, and superior customer service leading you to a healthy lifestyle. Grab your groceries and let us support you in the kitchen!

About

Throwly

This platform facilitates cashless bartering and selling of local goods and services. Earn points for giving items away, which can then be used to acquire new items or cover delivery costs, creating a sustainable and rewarding community marketplace.

Highlights
  • AI-powered pricing for fair exchanges
  • Point-based system for cashless transactions
  • Integrated delivery services
  • Community-focused marketplace
  • Item donation rewards
  • Interactive local map
Features
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Throwly is the #1 agentic bartering & selling platform. Think Depop meets DoorDash — but cashless. Vision: The Future of Local E-Commerce: Free. Sustainable. Rewarding. Mission: Transform local shopping (futuristic FBM) —removing all friction when dealing locally! Imagine this: You’re moving to a new city. You give away your mini fridge, lamp, and bookshelf before leaving… and get nothing in return. Now picture this—you list those items on Throwly, earn points, and when you settle into your new place, you use those points to grab furniture, clothes, or kitchen gear—without spending a dime. Even better: your points can also cover transportation and delivery—so items show up at your doorstep like Uber or DoorDash, without the hassle of bargaining, scheduling meetups, or being ghosted. Throwly makes that possible. It’s the first-ever point-based, geolocation marketplace built for students and neighbors who care about giving, reusing, and building community. We patented a bartering system that enables secure, cashless exchanges. Our AI provides real-time, location-based price predictions from just a picture—by comparing similar items on eBay and Facebook Marketplace—and makes it easy to trade fairly with anyone Powerful Features That Make Throwly Different - AI pricing lets you post an item and assigns a fair price instantly (points) - Earn points when you donate -> buyer debited, seller credited -> no more scammers, haggling, or lowballing! - No time wastage -> only buyers with enough points can text you requesting a meetup/delivery! - Stack points → Redeem for more expensive items (Smarter bartering: the more you give, the more you get) - Check out like it's Amazon -> Use points to pay for delivery. Uber-like algorithm determines cost to deliver. (Rewards you for delivering for others, so others can deliver for you) - Partnered thrift stores accept points - Leaderboards and prizes reward top givers in your community - Request items from neighbors incentivized to give! - You can get tips for delivery/donations. Your good deeds can be seen just like in Venmo! More Than Just a Marketplace - Turn donations into real rewards you can use - Track your giving history for tax deductions - Remove all friction common in traditional marketplaces! - Build meaningful community through stories and local threads - An interactive map helps you find gigs, events, lost & found, or curbside items - Share, reuse, and reduce waste together FAQ - $50 worth of points at signup to help you get started fast - You can still sell for actual money - Security is enforced to avoid gaming the system Throwly isn’t just about stuff—it’s about empowering givers and making sure their good deeds are seen and rewarded. Unlike big donation chains (which take items for free, sell them at high prices, and discard excess), Throwly ensures value flows back to the givers and the community. Start building your community karma. Download Throwly and turn your things into rewards!

Screenshots

Hy4 screens
Throwly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Throwly at 100% against Hy's 13%. Throwly also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Hy's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 11). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Throwly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hy has 20K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Hy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Throwly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hy ships an update weekly, Throwly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hy versus Throwly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyThrowly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (20K ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20K — better11
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHy-VeeAFRICANLABS.AI LLC

Customer experience

Hy

All ratings20,319 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews416 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral11.3%
Negative75.7%

Throwly

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Persistent login issues
  • Incorrect pricing and order discrepancies

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to edit orders after placement
  • Improve search functionality and inventory visibility
  • Provide better substitution options
  • Streamline app layout and navigation

Throwly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hy

No in-app purchases

None

Throwly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hy free?
Hy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Throwly free?
Throwly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hy or Throwly?
Throwly is rated higher. Hy averages 4.2 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Throwly averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Hy or Throwly have ads?
Neither Hy nor Throwly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hy or Throwly?
Hy ships an update weekly, and Throwly every 6 days. Most recently, Hy was updated on October 19, 2026 and Throwly on October 3, 2026.

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