Freecycle vs Yappzy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Freecycle
Connect with your local community to give away and receive unwanted items for free. This app provides access to posts from Freecycle.org, promoting reuse and reducing landfill waste.
- Access Freecycle.org posts
- Give away items for free
- Receive free items locally
- Largest gifting and reuse community
- Moderated local communities
- Keep items out of landfills
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–This is the only app that gives you access to Freecycle.org® posts!-- Give and get free stuff in your own local community with Freecycle. We are the largest gifting and re-use community on the planet with more than 10 million members in some 5,000 communities in over 100 countries. The Freecycle Network™ is a grassroots & entirely nonprofit movement of people. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Membership is free and each Town is moderated by local volunteers to keep things spam/scam free and family friendly.
Yappzy
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Yappzy is the UK’s dedicated Classifieds App, built to connect real people with real deals – fast, easy, and right from your mobile. Whether you're looking to sell your old bike, find a local handyman, or browse the latest deals in your area, Yappzy is your go-to marketplace. Key Features Buy & Sell Anything, Instantly Post your items for free – from furniture and electronics to cars and clothes. Just snap a photo, add a price, and you’re live. Local Deals, Near You Discover great offers in your neighbourhood. Yappzy uses location-based browsing to connect you with buyers and sellers nearby. Browse by Category Find exactly what you need – filtered by smart categories like Vehicles, Services, Electronics, Home & Garden, Jobs, and more. Post Ads with Ease Simple, clean ad posting experience. Upload pictures, write a short description, and get noticed fast. Chat Securely In-App No need to share personal contact details. Use Yappzy's built-in messenger to negotiate and chat safely. Safe & Trusted We prioritise safety and community trust. Report suspicious activity, block users, and browse with confidence. Absolutely Free to Use No hidden fees, no commissions. What you earn, you keep. Perfect For: Individuals looking to declutter and earn extra cash Small businesses and local service providers Anyone searching for a fast, mobile-first marketplace experience Download Yappzy and join thousands of users across the UK discovering a smarter way to buy, sell, and connect – all in one app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Yappzy at none against Freecycle's shown. Yappzy also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Freecycle ships an update every 5 weeks, Yappzy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Freecycle | Yappzy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Freecycle Network | AK LABS LTD |
In-app purchases
Freecycle
No in-app purchases
Yappzy
No in-app purchases
