Comparison

Free Stuff vs CrowdView App

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

Head to head
About

Free Stuff

Discover free items like furniture, bikes, and clothes being given away by neighbors. Browse listings by photo, list, or map, and message givers directly to arrange pickup. You can also easily post your own unwanted items for others to find.

Highlights
  • Browse free items locally
  • Photo grid, list, and map views
  • Message givers directly
  • Post your own items easily
  • Save searches for desired items
  • View giver profiles and reviews
Features
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What would you do with something free? Right now, people in your neighborhood are giving away furniture, bikes, toys, clothes, tools, plants and things you didn't know you needed. Open the app and see what's within a few miles of you. WHY CHECK TODAY? Free things don't last. The first person to message usually gets it. A listing posted this morning can be gone by dinner. SEE IT YOUR WAY • Browse a photo grid, a simple list, or a map of free finds near you • Watch neighbors' stories to see what's new before it hits the list • Save a search and come back to the things you care about EASY, FRIENDLY AND LOCAL • Message the giver in the app and set a pickup time • Ask a question on any listing before you go • Check a giver's profile and reviews first • Locations are approximated until you chat, so everyone stays comfortable GOT SOMETHING YOU DON'T NEED? Post it in under a minute. Someone nearby will probably love it more than your garage does. Giving something away feels surprisingly good. IT WORKS BOTH WAYS Take what you need. Pass on what you don't. That's how a neighborhood looks out for itself. Download Free Stuff and see what's near you right now. You might be surprised.

About

CrowdView App

Features
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CrowdView helps college students see real-time crowd levels on campus locations like libraries, gyms, dining halls, and study spaces. Stop walking to packed spots, check CrowdView and plan smarter. Students submit quick crowd updates to keep data accurate and earn Boomer Bucks for contributing. Student-verified. Built for campus life.

Screenshots

Free Stuff4 screens
CrowdView App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrowdView App at none against Free Stuff's 3. CrowdView App also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. Free Stuff sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CrowdView App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Free Stuff ships an update every 2 months, CrowdView App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Free Stuff versus CrowdView App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFree StuffCrowdView App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperApoLeafIain McAlister

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Free Stuff

One-time3
  • 100 coins$0.99
  • 350 coins$2.99
  • 1500 coins$9.99
None

CrowdView App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Free Stuff free?
Free Stuff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrowdView App free?
CrowdView App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Free Stuff or CrowdView App have ads?
Both Free Stuff and CrowdView App show ads.
Which is updated more often, Free Stuff or CrowdView App?
Free Stuff ships an update every 2 months, and CrowdView App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Free Stuff was updated on November 8, 2026 and CrowdView App on October 30, 2026.

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