Olyns vs Gswap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Olyns
This app facilitates recycling by connecting users to a network of bottle boxes. Users can find nearby recycling locations, deposit beverage containers, and earn cash rewards redeemable via PayPal. It aims to make recycling convenient and rewarding while contributing to environmental sustainability.
- Find nearby recycling locations
- Deposit beverage containers
- Earn cash rewards
- Save Olyns card to phone wallet
- Touchless check-in via phone
- Cash out via PayPal
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Olyns is Rethinking Recycling. Our growing network of bottle boxes makes it easy and fun to recycle beverage containers for cash. Here’s how it works: 1. Download the Olyns App. 2. Create an account and save an Olyns card to your phone's Wallet. 3. Find the nearest Olyns Cube on our map. 4. Hold your phone below the Recycle Ring on the Olyns Cube for touchless check in. 5. Deposit your empty CRV containers into the Olyns Cube. 6. Earn cash for every eligible container. 7. Cash Out your balance anytime through PayPal. 8. Celebrate - you just did your part to help the planet
Gswap
This app connects snow sports enthusiasts for peer-to-peer gear rentals. Rent skis, snowboards, and accessories from local owners at lower prices, or list your own unused equipment to earn money. Features include secure messaging, user ratings, and identity verification for trust and safety.
- Browse skis, snowboards, boots, and accessories
- Rent gear at a fraction of retail prices
- List your own equipment to earn money
- Direct in-app messaging with hosts
- Verified profiles and user ratings
- Identity verification for trust and safety
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Gswap is the peer-to-peer marketplace for snow sports gear rentals. Whether you need equipment for your next trip or have gear sitting unused, Gswap connects you with fellow enthusiasts in your area. FOR RENTERS: • Browse skis, snowboards, boots, and accessories from local owners • Find quality gear at a fraction of retail rental prices • Message hosts directly to ask questions • View verified profiles and ratings FOR HOSTS: • List your gear in minutes with photos and pricing • Set your own availability and rental terms • Earn money from equipment you're not using • Build your reputation with verified reviews TRUST & SAFETY: • Identity verification powered by Stripe • Secure in-app messaging • User ratings and reviews • Verified profiles you can trust Whether you're a weekend warrior looking to try new gear or a local with a quiver to share, Gswap makes it easy to swap gear and share the stoke. Download now and join the community!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gswap at 100% against Olyns's 21%. Gswap also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). Olyns's advantage is ratings volume (465 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Gswap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Olyns has 465 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Olyns's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gswap's.
Olyns ships an update every 5 weeks, Gswap every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Olyns | Gswap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (465 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 465 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olyns Inc | Nasti Holdings LLC |
Customer experience
Olyns
Gswap
Bugs and requests
Olyns
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login/account verification issues
- Inconsistent container recognition
- Machines freezing/malfunctioning
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to favorite/track specific machine locations
- Real-time machine status updates
- Increase glass bottle capacity
- Expand operating hours
Gswap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Olyns
No in-app purchases
Gswap
No in-app purchases
