Givebacks vs Trellus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Givebacks
Easily support local schools and causes through donations and purchases. Shop at participating stores to earn contributions and manage all your giving history, memberships, and payment methods in one convenient wallet.
- One-time and recurring donations
- Purchase school store items and memberships
- Earn donations by shopping at partner stores
- Track giving history and receipts
- Manage memberships and payment methods
- Allocate automatic donations
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Effortlessly donate to local schools and causes Make one-time donations, manage recurring donations, and track your giving history. Buy items and memberships from the school storefront Purchase products from their store, memberships and more. Easily access digital PTA memberships right from the wallet. Earn online and in-store Shop at thousands of participating stores and restaurants and earn donations for your favorite cause. Manage everything in one place View your giving history and receipts, view memberships, update payment methods, and allocate automatic donations all from the wallet. Other audiences for reference. PTA - All you need to easily help parents support your school Other NPOs - All you need to build/grow/drive/unlock support for your cause School district - All you need for unit oversight, compliance, and payments
Trellus
Discover and order from local shops, artisan markets, and specialty stores for convenient home delivery. Support your community's businesses with a wide selection of goods, from groceries and meals to gifts and wellness products.
- Shop local businesses
- Same-day and scheduled delivery
- Real-time order tracking
- Artisan food and specialty goods
- Fashion and wellness products
- Last-minute gift options
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Trellus Local Delivery: Real Local Businesses. Really Great Finds. Get everything you need delivered from your favorite local shops, artisan food markets, and unique specialty stores right to your door with Trellus. From everyday essentials, like freshly prepared meals and groceries, to thoughtful gifts, like flowers and sweets. Trellus makes supporting local businesses fast and easy. Our Marketplace offers a variety of options from Long Island’s finest merchants, providing a seamless experience for same-day delivery and pickup. EVERYTHING YOU LOVE, ALL IN ONE PLACE Local Artisan Flavors: Indulge in fresh, locally crafted treats from Long Island’s favorite bakeries, cheese shops, charcuterie artisans, and specialty food markets. Fashion Boutiques: Shop jewelry and apparel from local boutiques. Specialty Goods: From specialty toy and hobby shops, to pet food and supplies, discover the best that local has to offer. Health & Wellness: Shop for over-the-counter medicine, vitamins, supplements, and wellness products from local pharmacies and specialty health stores. Last-Minute Gifts: Send flowers, chocolates, wine/liquor and other local specialties for any occasion. WHY TRELLUS? Local First: Support your community by shopping at small businesses through our platform. Same-Day and Scheduled Delivery: Get your orders delivered same-day or at a time that’s more convenient. Real-Time Tracking: Track your order every step of the way from pickup to drop-off. JOIN THE TRELLUS COMMUNITY We proudly serve Long Island, NY and Sonoma County, CA partnering with local businesses you know and love. Discover what your neighborhood has to offer, from delicious artisan foods and unique gifts to essential products, all at your fingertips. Learn more at bytrellus.com and start supporting local today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trellus at 100% against Givebacks's 46%. Trellus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5). Givebacks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Trellus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Givebacks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Trellus's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Givebacks | Trellus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (46 ratings) | 5.0 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MemberHub, Inc. | Trellus |
Customer experience
Givebacks
Trellus
In-app purchases
Givebacks
No in-app purchases
Trellus
No in-app purchases









