The Handlooms vs Sharebeez
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Handlooms
Discover authentic handwoven Banarasi sarees crafted by skilled artisans. Explore a collection of exquisite textiles directly from the weavers of Banaras.
- Authentic handwoven Banarasi sarees
- Crafted by gifted artisans and weavers
- Direct from Banaras
- Exquisite textile collection
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Bringing you the Authentic Handwoven Banarasi Saree made by exceptionally gifted Craftsman and Weavers of Banaras
Sharebeez
Discover and share local deals, pre-loved items, and rental opportunities within your community. Connect with neighbors for bulk discounts, reselling, item rentals, and coordinating kid care. Easily post and find resources based on your location.
- Share local deals and offers
- Discover bulk discounts
- Repurpose and resell items
- Rent items from neighbors
- Coordinate kid care and carpooling
- Location-based deal discovery
- Secure in-app messaging
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Unleash the Power of Sharing Deals in Your Community! Sharebeez is your one-stop shop for discovering and sharing amazing deals within your local community. Whether you're looking to: Score bulk discounts: Find exclusive deals on products when you buy in bulk with neighbors or friends. Repurpose and Resell: Breathe new life into pre-loved items by finding them new homes within your community. Rent Smarter: Save money and resources by renting items you need instead of buying them. Coordinate Kid Care: Make school pick-ups and drop-offs a breeze by connecting with parents in your area for carpooling or shared schedules. Sharebeez makes it easy to share deals, offers, and resources within your trusted community. Key Features: Easy Deal Sharing: Post deals in seconds with a title, description, and location. Community Focus: Create hive or join hive to Discover amazing deals and connect with like-minded people in your community/ Area. Location-Based Search: Find deals and resources conveniently located near you. Secure Messaging: Connect with other users privately and securely within the app. We take user privacy seriously. Your exact location is only used to show you deals in your area and is never shared with third parties without your consent.
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Verdict
The Handlooms and Sharebeez both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Sharebeez's written reviews are positive against 20% of The Handlooms's. Sharebeez also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). The Handlooms's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sharebeez holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Handlooms has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of The Handlooms's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sharebeez's.
The Handlooms ships an update every 5 months, Sharebeez monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Handlooms | Sharebeez |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (29 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RAPID ACCELERATION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | AFFIRM TECHNOLOGIES LLC |
Customer experience
The Handlooms
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In-app purchases
The Handlooms
No in-app purchases
Sharebeez
No in-app purchases
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