Comparison

Ganddee vs Thrive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ganddee

Discover charity shops, car boot sales, vintage stores, and thrifting events across the UK and Ireland. This community-powered map helps you find hidden gems, see real finds from other users, and plan your next sustainable shopping trip.

Highlights
  • Map of charity shops, car boot sales, vintage stores
  • Discover thrifting events and pop-ups
  • Community sharing of thrift hauls and finds
  • Save favorite places and create lists
  • Notifications for local events
  • See what shops are known for
Features
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FIND CHARITY SHOPS, CAR BOOT SALES & THRIFTING POP-UPS NEAR YOU Ganddee is the second-hand shops map for the UK and Republic of Ireland. Discover charity shops, car boot sales, vintage shops, flea markets and thrifting events - all in one app. Whether you're into thrift shopping, vintage fashion or sustainable shopping, Ganddee helps you find the best second-hand places near you and see what people are actually finding there. DISCOVER SECOND-HAND SHOPS, THE SMART WAY Ganddee is built for people who love shopping second-hand in real life. Use the map to explore local charity shops, car boot sales and vintage stores, browse upcoming flea markets and pop-ups, and plan your next thrifting trip with confidence. ▶ Find second-hand shops, charity shops and vintage stores near you ▶ Explore car boot sales, flea markets, kilo sales and clothes swap events ▶ See what other people are thrifting and sharing in the community ▶ Discover what each shop is known for before you visit ▶ Save places and create lists for future thrifting trips ▶ Get notified about local second-hand and vintage events A MAP POWERED BY THE THRIFTING COMMUNITY Ganddee isn't just a directory - it's a community of thrifters, vintage lovers and charity shop regulars. People share their hauls, favourite finds and hidden gems, helping others discover the best places for vintage clothing, accessories, homeware, records, books and more. Follow along, interact with posts, and see what's being found where. ▶ Share your thrift hauls and vintage finds ▶ Follow other second-hand and vintage shoppers ▶ Get inspired by real finds from real places ▶ Help others discover great charity shops and markets NEVER MISS A THRIFTING EVENT From weekend car boot sales to vintage pop-ups and flea markets, Ganddee keeps track of second-hand events across the UK and Ireland. ▶ Car boot sales and jumble sales ▶ Flea markets and pop-ups ▶ Vintage and antiques fairs ▶ Kilo sales and clothes swaps Everything is easy to find on the map and in the events calendar. WHY SHOP SECOND-HAND WITH GANDDEE? ▶ Discover places you won't find online ▶ Shop second-hand, in person and locally ▶ Support charity shops and independent sellers ▶ Reduce waste and shop more sustainably ▶ Turn thrifting into a social experience WHAT MAKES GANDDEE DIFFERENT? Unlike resale apps where you buy and sell online, Ganddee is all about discovery. We help you find physical second-hand places and events near you, see what they're known for, and explore them with the help of a community that loves thrifting and vintage shopping as much as you do. If you enjoy charity shopping, thrift shopping, vintage markets and finding pre-loved treasures, Ganddee is your go-to app. DOWNLOAD GANDDEE & START DISCOVERING Join tens of thousands of people across the UK and Republic of Ireland using Ganddee to discover charity shops, car boot sales, vintage stores and thrifting events near them. Download Ganddee for free and start exploring second-hand, locally. SAY HELLO Questions or feedback? Reach us at hello@ganddee.com or find us on social media. Instagram: https://instagram.com/ganddeeapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ganddeeapp Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/ganddee Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Thrive

Features
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We believe that homelessness is a complex problem with relatively simple solutions. One of the things that holds us back from helping is the common fear that our donations would fuel addiction problems, or our distrust in charities poorly allocating funds. Thrive is here to change that! We have reinvented how people can help those who are struggling. With Thrive, 100% of your donation goes directly to those in need. And, through our innovative supplier network, we can guarantee that 100% of your donation can only be spent on pre-allocated essential items, such as food, shelter, mental health services and more. All through your mobile phone. That is how we will bring about real change. That is how we will start to work together to end homelessness. And the Thrive app is only the beginning.

Screenshots

Ganddee4 screens
Thrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thrive at none against Ganddee's 3. Thrive also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ganddee sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Thrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ganddee ships an update weekly, Thrive every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ganddee versus Thrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGanddeeThrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB107 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBluteshiCharlie Carrel

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ganddee

Subscriptions3
  • Ganddee Plus Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Halloween$20.001 Year
  • Ganddee Plus Yearly7 Days trial$29.901 Year
None

Thrive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ganddee free?
Ganddee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thrive free?
Thrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ganddee or Thrive have ads?
Ganddee shows ads; Thrive does not.
Which is updated more often, Ganddee or Thrive?
Ganddee ships an update weekly, and Thrive every 9 days. Most recently, Ganddee was updated on November 3, 2026 and Thrive on October 28, 2026.

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