Trash Nothing + Freecycle vs Swim Spots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Give away unwanted items
- Find free items locally
- Connect with community members
- Post items for giveaway
- Request items you need
- Browse various item categories
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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.
Swim Spots
Discover and share natural swimming locations across Australia with this community-driven guide. Explore an interactive map, read detailed reviews, and contribute your own findings. Perfect for outdoor swimmers seeking new adventures.
- Interactive map of swimming spots
- Detailed user-generated reviews
- Community contributions and sharing
- High-quality images of locations
- Discover natural swimming locations
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Swim Spots is a digital companion for outdoor swimming, transforming the way you discover and experience natural swimming locations. Our platform empowers swimmers to explore, share, and connect through a comprehensive, community-driven knowledge hub. Key Features: Interactive Map: Explore a curated collection of swimming spots around the world Detailed Spot Reviews: Access user-generated insights and personal experiences Community Contributions: Share your own swim spot discoveries with fellow enthusiasts High-Quality Images: Browse stunning visuals of swimming locations submitted by our community Whether you're a seasoned open water swimmer or a curious adventurer, Swim Spots provides the tools and community support to help you discover incredible swimming locations. From secluded waterfalls to scenic coastal beaches, your next swimming adventure is just a tap away. Join our growing community of outdoor swimmers and turn every swim into an unforgettable experience. Swim Spots Plus membership users Unlock perks for collections, filters and receive a custom badge. Swim Spots Plus Monthly: Free 3 day trial, then USD $3.99/Month Swim Spots Plus Annual: USD $29.99/year Swim Spots Plus Lifetime: USD $44.99 one time pay. Learn more at: https://www.swimspots.com.au/ Terms of use: https://www.swimspots.com.au/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://www.swimspots.com.au/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swim Spots at 100% against Trash Nothing + Freecycle's 41%. Swim Spots also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Trash Nothing + Freecycle's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Trash Nothing + Freecycle ships an update every 3 months, Swim Spots monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trash Nothing + Freecycle | Swim Spots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (105 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Trusty | Edward Vercoe |
Customer experience
Trash Nothing + Freecycle
Swim Spots
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
Swim Spots
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Trash Nothing + Freecycle
No in-app purchases
Swim Spots
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Trash Nothing + Freecycle free?
Is Swim Spots free?
Do Trash Nothing + Freecycle or Swim Spots have ads?
Which is updated more often, Trash Nothing + Freecycle or Swim Spots?
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