# ILLA vs Porch Swing

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Porch Swing at 211 against ILLA's 7. Porch Swing also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). ILLA's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ILLA against 4.9 for Porch Swing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Porch Swing has 211 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ILLA ships an update every 4 weeks, Porch Swing every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ILLA | Porch Swing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illa/id6473451937/reviews)** | [4.9 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/porch-swing/id6478994772/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **211** |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ILLA INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718846259) | [Porch Swing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734716181) |

## What reviewers say

### ILLA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illa/id6473451937)

Connect with like-minded women+ for outdoor adventures. Discover nearby enthusiasts, plan group activities, and join official or member-led events. Build your profile and chat in real-time to foster your outdoor community.

**Highlights:** Find nearby outdoor enthusiasts, Organize and join outdoor adventures, Explore official and member-led events, Build a detailed outdoor profile, Real-time chat for community connection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Porch Swing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/porch-swing/id6478994772)

Easily give away unwanted items to neighbors. Simply snap a photo of an object you no longer need, and someone in your community can claim it. It's a simple way to declutter and help others.

**Highlights:** Share unwanted items, Local neighbor pickup, Photo-based listings, Reduce waste, Community sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🤝 Builds community and connection
- ♻️ Promotes reuse and reduces waste
- 🆓 Free to use
- 📱 Great alternative to Facebook groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Too many rules and controlling admins
- 🤷‍♀️ Some users ghost after expressing interest
- 🤔 Not as intuitive as Buy Nothing on Facebook for some
- 🚫 Account blocking issues reported

**Reported bugs**

- Account blocked without clear reason
- Some users experience ghosting after expressing interest

**Requested features**

- Swipe to clear off unwanted items (like a dating app)
- Option for social gatherings in a neighborhood park
- Link to active Facebook profile for better vetting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ILLA free?

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

### Is Porch Swing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ILLA or Porch Swing?

ILLA is rated higher. ILLA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Porch Swing averages 4.9 from 211 ratings.

### Do ILLA or Porch Swing have ads?

Neither ILLA nor Porch Swing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ILLA or Porch Swing?

ILLA ships an update every 4 weeks, and Porch Swing every 10 days. Most recently, ILLA was updated on November 4, 2026 and Porch Swing on November 4, 2026.

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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.*