Throwly vs Freeya
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Throwly
This platform facilitates cashless bartering and selling of local goods and services. Earn points for giving items away, which can then be used to acquire new items or cover delivery costs, creating a sustainable and rewarding community marketplace.
- AI-powered pricing for fair exchanges
- Point-based system for cashless transactions
- Integrated delivery services
- Community-focused marketplace
- Item donation rewards
- Interactive local map
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Throwly is the #1 agentic bartering & selling platform. Think Depop meets DoorDash — but cashless. Vision: The Future of Local E-Commerce: Free. Sustainable. Rewarding. Mission: Transform local shopping (futuristic FBM) —removing all friction when dealing locally! Imagine this: You’re moving to a new city. You give away your mini fridge, lamp, and bookshelf before leaving… and get nothing in return. Now picture this—you list those items on Throwly, earn points, and when you settle into your new place, you use those points to grab furniture, clothes, or kitchen gear—without spending a dime. Even better: your points can also cover transportation and delivery—so items show up at your doorstep like Uber or DoorDash, without the hassle of bargaining, scheduling meetups, or being ghosted. Throwly makes that possible. It’s the first-ever point-based, geolocation marketplace built for students and neighbors who care about giving, reusing, and building community. We patented a bartering system that enables secure, cashless exchanges. Our AI provides real-time, location-based price predictions from just a picture—by comparing similar items on eBay and Facebook Marketplace—and makes it easy to trade fairly with anyone Powerful Features That Make Throwly Different - AI pricing lets you post an item and assigns a fair price instantly (points) - Earn points when you donate -> buyer debited, seller credited -> no more scammers, haggling, or lowballing! - No time wastage -> only buyers with enough points can text you requesting a meetup/delivery! - Stack points → Redeem for more expensive items (Smarter bartering: the more you give, the more you get) - Check out like it's Amazon -> Use points to pay for delivery. Uber-like algorithm determines cost to deliver. (Rewards you for delivering for others, so others can deliver for you) - Partnered thrift stores accept points - Leaderboards and prizes reward top givers in your community - Request items from neighbors incentivized to give! - You can get tips for delivery/donations. Your good deeds can be seen just like in Venmo! More Than Just a Marketplace - Turn donations into real rewards you can use - Track your giving history for tax deductions - Remove all friction common in traditional marketplaces! - Build meaningful community through stories and local threads - An interactive map helps you find gigs, events, lost & found, or curbside items - Share, reuse, and reduce waste together FAQ - $50 worth of points at signup to help you get started fast - You can still sell for actual money - Security is enforced to avoid gaming the system Throwly isn’t just about stuff—it’s about empowering givers and making sure their good deeds are seen and rewarded. Unlike big donation chains (which take items for free, sell them at high prices, and discard excess), Throwly ensures value flows back to the givers and the community. Start building your community karma. Download Throwly and turn your things into rewards!
Freeya
Easily give away unwanted items to your local community. Post items to a neighborhood feed, set them out for porch pickup, or schedule a pickup directly through the app. Neighbors receive alerts and can arrange to collect items seamlessly.
- Local item feed
- Porch pickup option
- Scheduled pickup
- Neighbor alerts
- In-app pickup coordination
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Freeya is the fun and effortless way to give your things a second life. List them, set them out, and let your neighbors take them home. Built for Free Everything, from posting items to arranging pick ups to the feed of items, was designed specifically for easily giving and getting free stuff. Super Fast Posting List a single item or an entire pile in seconds. Snap an image, describe (if needed), post and and let the app take it from there. No coordinating, no messaging, no negotiating. Pickups Simplified See something you want? For most posts, tap to claim it and it's yours. For scheduled pickups, you'll suggest a time and the poster confirms, eliminating the back and forth. Customizable Browsing You choose how to “shop”. Toggle between list and map view, set your filters, and zero in on exactly what you're looking for. Smart Notifications Freeya keeps you in the loop only when it matters, giving you just the updates you actually need. Be the First to Know Looking for something specific? Set a search alert and get notified the moment a neighbor gives one away. Community Minded Every item passed along is a small act of generosity. A thank you note after pickup makes sure your neighbors know it. Our Story Freeya was founded by the team behind Chip Drop. Connecting neighbors through reuse is the whole reason we exist. Building the best version of Freeya is an ongoing commitment, and your feedback is a big part of how we get there. We'd love to hear from you at support@freeya.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Throwly at none against Freeya's 7. Throwly also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Freeya's advantage is ratings volume (108 vs 11). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Freeya sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Throwly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Throwly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freeya has 108 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Throwly's written reviews are positive against 79% of Freeya's.
Throwly ships an update every 6 days, Freeya monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Throwly | Freeya |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | 4.7 (108 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 78.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 108 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AFRICANLABS.AI LLC | Freeya LLC |
Customer experience
Throwly
Freeya
Bugs and requests
Throwly
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Freeya
Reported bugs
9 issues- Trouble connecting to server initially
- App requires later iOS version
- Pickups cancelled unexpectedly
- No email notification when someone cancels a pickup
- Cannot send photos via DM
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- Personal phone number given to other users
- No response from support
- App only takes street address, not zip code for initial search
- Dead app with very few listings
Requested features
10 requests- Way to block people
- Dark mode
- Ability to send photos in direct messages
- Upvote/downvote system for items
- Self-reported item condition filter
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- Email notifications for cancellations
- More robust communication features
- Better guidelines for listers
- Wider geographic availability
- Ability to search by zip code initially
In-app purchases
Throwly
No in-app purchases
Freeya
- Freeya Monthly Pro Membership$6.991 Month
- Freeya Annual Pro Membership$19.991 Year
- One Hour Pickup Extension$0.99
- Two Hour Pickup Extension$1.99
- Three Hour Pickup Extension$2.99
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- Four Hour Pickup Extension$3.99
- Five Hour Pickup Extension$4.99









