Comparison

Frieze vs BarterTown

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

Head to head
About

Frieze

Access your VIP pass for international art fairs and a year-round program of members-only events. Explore fair schedules, discover exclusive perks, and navigate venues with mobile floorplans.

Highlights
  • VIP pass access
  • Members-only event program
  • Fair events schedule
  • Exclusive member perks
  • Venue floorplans
  • Gallery and partner information
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This is the official Frieze app for members and invited guests. Easily access your VIP pass to attend Frieze international art fairs in London, New York, Los Angeles and Seoul – and take part in a year-round programme of members-only events. Make the most of your visit by exploring the fair events programme and any perks exclusive to Frieze members. Discover what galleries, museums, cultural institutions, restaurants and Frieze partners have in store during Frieze Week; and navigate the fair with ease by using the mobile-optimised venue floorplans.

About

BarterTown

Features
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**BarterTown — swap what you have for what you need. No money required.** BarterTown is a peer-to-peer bartering marketplace. List the things you're not using, tell us what you're after, and trade directly with other members — no cash, no fees, no middleman. **Why BarterTown** • 100% barter — trade item-for-item or mix and match. Money never changes hands. • AI concierge — describe what you want and our assistant finds your best-matched swaps in seconds. • Verified members — opt-in identity verification (powered by Stripe Identity) so you know who you're dealing with. • Local or remote — find trades nearby, or ship further afield. • Ratings & reviews — build a reputation as a trusted trader. **How it works** 1. List an item — snap a photo, add a few details, say what you'd take in return. 2. Get matched — browse, search, or just ask the AI concierge. 3. Make the swap — message, agree, trade, and rate each other. **Good for your wallet and the planet** Declutter what you don't need, get things you do, and keep usable items out of landfill. Bartering is the original circular economy. BarterTown is free to use. Trade smarter — not richer. Made in the UK.

Screenshots

Frieze4 screens
BarterTown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BarterTown at 15.1 against Frieze's 17.6. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frieze ships an update every 2 weeks, BarterTown monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Frieze versus BarterTown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFriezeBarterTown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB56 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFrieze Publishing Ltd.Rave Neal & Associates Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Frieze

No in-app purchases

None

BarterTown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Frieze free?
Frieze is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BarterTown free?
BarterTown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Frieze or BarterTown have ads?
Neither Frieze nor BarterTown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frieze or BarterTown?
Frieze ships an update every 2 weeks, and BarterTown monthly. Most recently, Frieze was updated on October 8, 2026 and BarterTown on October 10, 2026.

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