Comparison

Trash Nothing + Freecycle vs VELUX Installations

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

Head to head
About

Trash Nothing + Freecycle

Easily give away unwanted items or find freebies in your local community. Connect with others to share reusable goods like books, clothes, and furniture. Everything is free with no strings attached.

Highlights
  • Give away unwanted items
  • Find free items locally
  • Connect with community members
  • Post items for giveaway
  • Request items you need
  • Browse various item categories
Features
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Give & get free stuff in your local Freecycle, Freegle and Full Circles groups. With Trash Nothing, it's easy to give away your unwanted but reusable items to people in your local community and find freebies that other people are giving away. Everything is always free with no strings attached. Freecycling works through local, volunteer run communities and not every city or town has an active community yet. The most active communities have members like you who help grow their community by telling their friends and family. Here a just a few of the things you can find (& give away) for free: books clothes furniture games electronics appliances tools building materials & much more! It's easy to use, simply post what you have to give away and request things that you want and other members of the community will contact you if they can help.

About

VELUX Installations

This app simplifies home improvement projects with interactive 3D installation guides for various products. It offers flexible viewing options, including AR, and allows for unlimited replays of each step to ensure accuracy and ease of use for professionals and DIYers alike.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step 3D installation guides
  • Augmented Reality (AR) viewing options
  • 3D model rotation for detailed views
  • Unlimited replays of installation steps
  • Classic PDF instruction viewing
Features
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Transform your home improvement experience with the VELUX Installations App. Whether you’re a professional installer or a DIY enthusiast, this app makes installing VELUX products simpler, faster, and more precise. With interactive 3D installation guides, you can explore each step in detail, rotate the model, and view the process from the angle that suits you best. Key Features: • Step-by-step 3D installation guides for a wide range of VELUX products • Flexible viewing options: 3D, AR, or classic PDF installation instructions • Unlimited replays, so you can watch each step as many times as needed Note: Some features, like AR guides, require access to your device camera.

Screenshots

Trash Nothing + Freecycle4 screens
VELUX Installations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trash Nothing + Freecycle at 41% against VELUX Installations's 0%. Trash Nothing + Freecycle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). VELUX Installations's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trash Nothing + Freecycle ships an update every 3 months, VELUX Installations every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Trash Nothing + Freecycle versus VELUX Installations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrash Nothing + FreecycleVELUX Installations
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (105 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings105 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB343 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAndrew TrustyVELUX

Customer experience

Trash Nothing + Freecycle

All ratings105 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative51.1%

VELUX Installations

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Trash Nothing + Freecycle

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and account creation issues
  • Disappearing text input fields
  • Inconsistent syncing of posts across platforms
  • Unreliable push notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to block/filter users
  • Better messaging and notification system
  • Improved integration with local Freecycle groups
  • Rating system for users

VELUX Installations

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Trash Nothing + Freecycle

No in-app purchases

None

VELUX Installations

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trash Nothing + Freecycle free?
Trash Nothing + Freecycle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VELUX Installations free?
VELUX Installations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trash Nothing + Freecycle or VELUX Installations have ads?
Trash Nothing + Freecycle shows ads; VELUX Installations does not.
Which is updated more often, Trash Nothing + Freecycle or VELUX Installations?
Trash Nothing + Freecycle ships an update every 3 months, and VELUX Installations every 3 weeks. Most recently, Trash Nothing + Freecycle was updated on November 1, 2026 and VELUX Installations on October 27, 2026.

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