BuyNothing vs hulofuse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BuyNothing
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.
- Hyper-local community sharing
- Gift economy model
- Lend and borrow items
- Express gratitude
- Build community connections
- Global reach
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We offer people a way to give, receive, share, lend, borrow and express gratitude through a hyper-local gift economy model in which people can share wherever they are and true wealth is measured by the web of connections formed between people through sharing. From the founders of the BuyNothing® Project. Terms of Use: https://buynothingproject.org/terms
hulofuse
Connect with new people through real-life events and shared interests. Discover local meetups, join group activities, and form lasting friendships in a safe and inclusive environment.
- Discover local events and hangouts
- Make new friends based on shared interests
- Join group chats and plan outings
- Join public and private events
- Tailored to your vibe
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Looking to make new friends and meaningful connections? Whether you're new in town, traveling, or just want to expand your social circle, our app helps you meet people through real-life events and shared interests. Join local meetups, group activities, and social events tailored to your vibe. Chat with others, RSVP to gatherings, and form lasting friendships all in a safe, friendly, and inclusive space. Key Features: Discover local events and hangouts Make new friends based on shared interests Join group chats and plan outings Join public and private events Designed for students, expats, travelers & locals Whether you're into hiking, language exchange, or just grabbing coffee there’s a group waiting for you. Download now and turn social moments into real connections!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: hulofuse at 5.0 against BuyNothing's 4.3. hulofuse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). BuyNothing's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 3) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. BuyNothing sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. hulofuse asks for nothing beyond the download.
hulofuse 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BuyNothing ships an update fortnightly, hulofuse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BuyNothing | hulofuse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (2.1K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #155 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Buy Nothing Project, Inc. | Hulofuse llc |
Customer experience
BuyNothing
hulofuse
Bugs and requests
BuyNothing
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
hulofuse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BuyNothing
- Buy Nothing Subscription$3.991 Month
- Buy Nothing Pro$3.991 Month
- Sustaining Member$5.491 Month
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- Sustaining Member$6.991 Month
- Buy Nothing Pro$38.491 Year
- Buy Nothing Subscription$38.491 Year
- Sustaining Member$54.991 Year
- Sustaining Member$69.991 Year
hulofuse
No in-app purchases
