# BuyNothing vs ThirdSpace by Leisurelink

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThirdSpace by Leisurelink at 100% against BuyNothing's 27%. ThirdSpace by Leisurelink also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). BuyNothing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 7). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BuyNothing sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ThirdSpace by Leisurelink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThirdSpace by Leisurelink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BuyNothing has 2.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of BuyNothing's written reviews are positive against 100% of ThirdSpace by Leisurelink's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BuyNothing | ThirdSpace by Leisurelink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buynothing/id1557679959/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thirdspace-by-leisurelink/id6740709327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Buy Nothing Project, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557679961) | [Leisurelink](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791176472) |

## What reviewers say

### BuyNothing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buynothing/id1557679959)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with your local community to share, lend, and borrow items. Foster a gift economy based on mutual support and gratitude, building connections through giving.

**Highlights:** Hyper-local community sharing, Gift economy model, Lend and borrow items, Express gratitude, Build community connections, Global reach

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Nothing Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Buy Nothing Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Sustaining Member | $5.49 | per month |
| Sustaining Member | $6.99 | per month |
| Buy Nothing Pro | $38.49 | per year |
| Buy Nothing Subscription | $38.49 | per year |
| Sustaining Member | $54.99 | per year |
| Sustaining Member | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤝 Friendly community interactions
- ♻️ Promotes sustainability and reducing waste
- 🌍 Global reach beyond local groups
- 🏠 Hyper-local focus when set up properly
- 📦 Smooth gifting and receiving process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app functionality
- 📍 Difficulty filtering for local posts
- 🔑 Login and account issues
- 💬 Inconsistent notifications and messaging
- 💰 Paywall for key features

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Login issues and inability to reset passwords
- Inconsistent location settings and radius
- Unreliable notifications and messaging
- Inability to edit or update posts

**Requested features**

- Search function to find specific posts
- Ability to edit and update posts
- Improved organization and sorting of posts
- Syncing across multiple devices
- More robust moderation and community tools


### ThirdSpace by Leisurelink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thirdspace-by-leisurelink/id6740709327)

Discover and join local activities with like-minded individuals. This app simplifies growing your social circle by connecting you with people who share your interests and activity styles. Plan hangouts, share memories, and build lasting experiences.

**Highlights:** Match locally with shared interests, Discover new activities, Real-time scheduling for hangouts, Share and save memories, Privacy features

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BuyNothing free?

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

### Is ThirdSpace by Leisurelink free?

ThirdSpace by Leisurelink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BuyNothing or ThirdSpace by Leisurelink?

ThirdSpace by Leisurelink is rated higher. BuyNothing averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while ThirdSpace by Leisurelink averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do BuyNothing or ThirdSpace by Leisurelink have ads?

ThirdSpace by Leisurelink shows ads; BuyNothing does not.

### Which is updated more often, BuyNothing or ThirdSpace by Leisurelink?

BuyNothing ships an update fortnightly, and ThirdSpace by Leisurelink fortnightly. Most recently, BuyNothing was updated on November 10, 2026 and ThirdSpace by Leisurelink on November 8, 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.*