Throwly vs Freebox
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!
Freebox
Discover free items listed in your local area, from furniture to electronics. Get instant alerts for nearby giveaways and estimate their resale value before you go. Navigate directly to pickup locations and filter by item category.
- Instant curb alerts
- Resale price estimates
- Category filters
- Map routing
- Local deal indexing
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Freebox is the ultimate local free stuff radar and resale profit calculator across 360+ US metros. Every day, thousands of dollars in high-value furniture, power tools, electronics, vintage finds, and household goods are placed on the curb or given away for free. Freebox instantly indexes these listings from local communities and calculates estimated resale value so you always know what is worth picking up. FEATURES: • Instant Curb Alerts: Real-time notifications when free items drop nearby. • Resale Price Estimates: Know market value on eBay, OfferUp, and Facebook Marketplace before you drive. • Category Filters: Filter by furniture, electronics, sporting goods, tools, baby items, and home decor. • Distance & Navigation: Map routing directly to the curb pickup location. Stop missing the best curb drops. Download Freebox today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Throwly at none against Freebox's 4. Throwly also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Freebox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.69 per 7 days. Throwly asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Throwly against 5.0 for Freebox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Throwly has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Throwly ships an update every 6 days, Freebox every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Throwly | Freebox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AFRICANLABS.AI LLC | DAMIAN XXAVIER HOWARD |
Customer experience
Throwly
Freebox
In-app purchases
Throwly
No in-app purchases
Freebox
- Freebox Weekly7 Days trial$6.697 Days
- Freebox Pro Weekly7 Days trial$6.697 Days
- Freebox Pro Monthly7 Days trial$29.001 Month
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- Freebox Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year









