# SENDY vs Gear Loop

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SENDY at 349 against Gear Loop's 3. SENDY also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). Gear Loop's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Gear Loop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SENDY has 349 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SENDY | Gear Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (349 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sendy-sell-it-rent-it/id1620902414/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-loop/id6759689776/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **349** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 175 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SENDY INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620902416) | [Gearloop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880214936) |

## What reviewers say

### SENDY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sendy-sell-it-rent-it/id1620902414)

This platform connects outdoor enthusiasts across North America to buy, sell, and rent sports equipment. It aims to make outdoor adventures more accessible and promote sustainability by facilitating the exchange of used gear within a community.

**Highlights:** Buy used sports equipment, Sell unwanted gear for cash, Rent equipment from others, Connect with a community of enthusiasts, Facilitates sustainable gear exchange, Supports adventure sports equipment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive buying/selling process
- 🎯 Niche community focused on outdoor enthusiasts
- 🚀 Fast customer service and support
- 💰 Good deals on quality gear
- 📦 Convenient shipping label generation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 High fees for sellers (especially on cash-outs)
- 🐛 Photo upload limitations and resizing issues
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- ⚠️ Unreliable sellers and delayed shipments
- 📉 Market dominated by flippers and businesses

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when uploading new items
- Photo upload fails on iPhone devices
- UI breaks when posting items (reported over 1 year unresolved)
- Search returns irrelevant results
- Stripe integration issues preventing fund withdrawals

**Requested features**

- Automatic photo resizing for native phone images
- Improved search algorithm and ranking
- Listing expiration/time limits (1-2 months) to show active sellers
- Ability to upload more than 8 photos
- Higher quality photo support


### Gear Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-loop/id6759689776)

This app facilitates local peer-to-peer rentals of everyday items, allowing users to earn money from their unused possessions or rent items they need at a lower cost. It connects individuals for secure transactions and messaging, promoting a circular economy.

**Highlights:** Rent gear locally, Earn from owned items, List items in minutes, Set availability and pricing, Connect with nearby renters, Secure messaging and transactions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SENDY free?

SENDY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gear Loop free?

Gear Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SENDY or Gear Loop?

Gear Loop is rated higher. SENDY averages 4.8 out of 5 from 349 ratings, while Gear Loop averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SENDY or Gear Loop have ads?

Neither SENDY nor Gear Loop shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*