Comparison

Prelovd vs ThriftBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Prelovd

This app simplifies the process of buying and selling pre-loved items. It offers tools for quick product identification, photography, and managing your inventory, even when the app is not in use. Ideal for resellers and those promoting sustainable commerce.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for identification
  • Product photography tools
  • Real-time queue management
  • Push notifications for item status
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Background processing for inventory
Features
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Prelovd is a comprehensive mobile application for buying and selling pre-loved items. The app features a vendor-focused experience with tools to streamline the process of listing and managing secondhand products. Key features: • Barcode scanning technology for quick product identification • Product photography tools with camera integration • Real-time queue management for processing items • Robust user authentication system • Push notifications to keep you updated on item status • Clean and intuitive user interface with dark mode support The app allows vendors to scan product barcodes, take high-quality photos, and efficiently process items in their queue. With built-in background processing capabilities, My Prelovd helps you manage your inventory even when the app isn't in active use. Perfect for resellers, thrift stores, and anyone looking to participate in the circular economy by giving pre-loved items a new home. Download Prelovd today and join our community committed to sustainable fashion and reducing waste through secondhand commerce.

About

ThriftBuddy

Instantly check live eBay prices for items before you buy. Scan products to see their resale value, estimate profit, and even list them directly to eBay. Perfect for thrift store finds and resale opportunities.

Highlights
  • Instant eBay price checks
  • Profit estimation with fees
  • AI-powered item identification
  • Photo matching for accuracy
  • Direct listing to eBay
  • Finds tracker and scan history
  • Nearby store finder (Pro)
Features
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A great thrift find starts with a question: is it worth bringing home? ThriftBuddy helps you decide while you're still in the aisle. Scan a pair of sneakers, a vintage camera, a board game, or another promising find to identify it, compare current eBay listings, and work out what you could make after costs. Try it with 10 free scans. No subscription required to get started. LOOK IT UP WITHOUT LOSING THE MOMENT Point your camera at one item and tap to scan. ThriftBuddy uses visual details, labels, logos, and barcodes to help identify what you're holding. Compare your photo with listing images and use the match score to judge how closely the results fit. You can also search by typing a product name. SEE THE MARGIN BEFORE YOU BUY A tempting price tag is only part of the story. Enter what you'd pay and use the profit calculator to estimate what's left after eBay fees and shipping. Review the asking-price range and comparable listings before making your call. KEEP YOUR FINDS TOGETHER Save items worth a second look, revisit your scan history, and track purchases and sales in Finds. Your research stays handy when it's time to decide what to keep, list, or leave behind. MAKE YOUR NEXT STOP A GOOD ONE ThriftBuddy Pro includes Nearby, a store finder with List and Map views. Browse thrift stores, consignment shops, and other secondhand stops around you, then tap for directions. START FREE. UPGRADE WHEN YOU'RE READY. Your first 10 scans have no time limit. Each completed scan also includes one correction within 24 hours, even after you've used all 10 free scans. For regular thrifting trips, ThriftBuddy Pro offers unlimited scanning and Nearby for $2.99 per month in the U.S. Your local price is shown in the app before you subscribe. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled; manage or cancel yours in your iPhone's subscription settings. BACK UP THE FINDS YOU DON'T WANT TO LOSE No account is needed to scan. Optional Sign in with Apple backs up your saved finds, latest 200 scans, and app statistics so you can restore them on another iPhone. Original scan photos stay on your phone and aren't included in backups. You can delete your account from within the app. BUILT WITH RESPECT FOR YOUR PRIVACY No ads or tracking across other companies' apps and websites. Scan photos are processed to identify your item and aren't retained on our server after the scan completes. An optional Profile question lets you tell us how you found ThriftBuddy; you can skip it or change your answer anytime. A helpful starting point, not a guaranteed sale price: estimates use current eBay asking prices, not completed sales. Condition, exact model, demand, fees, and shipping can all affect your return. Review the matches and use your judgment before buying or selling. Find something worth a closer look? Start with a scan. Questions or feedback: dev@getthriftbuddy.com Privacy: https://getthriftbuddy.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://getthriftbuddy.com/terms

Screenshots

Prelovd4 screens
ThriftBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Prelovd at none against ThriftBuddy's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. ThriftBuddy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Prelovd asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Prelovd against 5.0 for ThriftBuddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prelovd ships an update fortnightly, ThriftBuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Prelovd versus ThriftBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrelovdThriftBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrelovdLUCAS SEETERLIN

Customer experience

Prelovd

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ThriftBuddy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Prelovd

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ThriftBuddy

Subscriptions1
  • ThriftBuddy Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Prelovd free?
Prelovd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThriftBuddy free?
ThriftBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prelovd or ThriftBuddy?
Prelovd and ThriftBuddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Prelovd or ThriftBuddy have ads?
Neither Prelovd nor ThriftBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prelovd or ThriftBuddy?
Prelovd ships an update fortnightly, and ThriftBuddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Prelovd was updated on October 30, 2026 and ThriftBuddy on October 31, 2026.

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