BuyNothing

Name: BuyNothing
Rating: 4.3 (2082 reviews)
Author: Buy Nothing Project, Inc.

Hyper Local Community Sharing

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

2.1K Ratings
Age Rating

13+
Years
Chart

#172
Social Networking
Developer

Buy Nothing Project, Inc.
Language

EN
English
Size

79.6
MB

We offer people a way to give, receive, share, lend, borrow and express gratitude through a hyper-local gift economy model in which people can share wherever they are and true wealth is measured by the web of connections formed between people through sharing. From the founders of the BuyNothing® Project. Terms of Use: https://buynothingproject.org/terms

Ratings & Reviews

4.3

out of 5

2.1K Ratings

Changing the world one item at a time
12/26/2025
fartmuseum
It is Never that I will write a review for an app. Yet I do believe every rule has an exception. There is no other application I look forward to opening as much as this one. BuyNothing has been the cornerstone in restoring my capacity for humanity. I have met community like no other through our shared items we have excess of, and are seeking without a price tag. I am so grateful to be a conduit for magical moments. like being able to fill someone’s entire advent calendar of tea, like furnishing an entire apartment as a full time student while working, like swooping in to help clear an apartment of stuff after someone passed, like asking for extra carbs while training for a marathon (with so much encouragement), like helping organize a BuyNothing free yard sale where you bring anything you don’t need, and take what you do. The future I want is one of both community giving and receiving. I don’t need the latest gadget, the fanciest chtochkey, or whatever the latest cheap trend is. I love my dresser More because i know someone else loved it first and took care of it for the next person. I can only hope that until the day i die- I will be part of something bigger than myself, keeping items out of landfills by using them and caring for them. I know I am just one person. Yet I have met a plethora of people through this app that think the same way, and that lights up my world. This was written by a real person that cares. BuyNothing has deeply affected my life, and deserves more stars than one could ever rate it.
Changing the world one item at a time
12/26/2025
fartmuseum

It is Never that I will write a review for an app. Yet I do believe every rule has an exception. There is no other application I look forward to opening as much as this one. BuyNothing has been the cornerstone in restoring my capacity for humanity. I have met community like no other through our shared items we have excess of, and are seeking without a price tag. I am so grateful to be a conduit for magical moments. like being able to fill someone’s entire advent calendar of tea, like furnishing an entire apartment as a full time student while working, like swooping in to help clear an apartment of stuff after someone passed, like asking for extra carbs while training for a marathon (with so much encouragement), like helping organize a BuyNothing free yard sale where you bring anything you don’t need, and take what you do. The future I want is one of both community giving and receiving. I don’t need the latest gadget, the fanciest chtochkey, or whatever the latest cheap trend is. I love my dresser More because i know someone else loved it first and took care of it for the next person. I can only hope that until the day i die- I will be part of something bigger than myself, keeping items out of landfills by using them and caring for them. I know I am just one person. Yet I have met a plethora of people through this app that think the same way, and that lights up my world. This was written by a real person that cares. BuyNothing has deeply affected my life, and deserves more stars than one could ever rate it.
Makes me spend money then shut down my page, how is that inline with their mission statement?
10/11/2025
LydiaGardner2520
I started a Buy Nothing group back in January for my rural community on Facebook, spending my own money so it could be officially listed and part of the Buy Nothing community. I’ve poured a lot of time and care into building it up, getting to know people, and creating a space that truly reflected the spirit of community giving. Yesterday, without any notice or explanation, I was removed as admin, the page was suspended, and all members are now being pushed to move to the Buy Nothing app. The app isn’t wretched - it’s clunky, unreliable, and not community-minded in the way Facebook groups are. Besides, in my area not everyone has a smartphone that can run it, making not be inclusive. It’s incredibly discouraging to see all the work, money, and heart I’ve put into this local group completely disregarded. This feels like the opposite of what Buy Nothing is supposed to stand for—connection, generosity, and respect for everyone in the community. I wish they’d shown me the respect of notifying me of this move so I could officially remove the group as a Buy Nothing group and change its name, allowing the community I’ve worked so hard to build to remain intact while still complying with the direction Buy Nothing wishes to go in.
Makes me spend money then shut down my page, how is that inline with their mission statement?
10/11/2025
LydiaGardner2520

I started a Buy Nothing group back in January for my rural community on Facebook, spending my own money so it could be officially listed and part of the Buy Nothing community. I’ve poured a lot of time and care into building it up, getting to know people, and creating a space that truly reflected the spirit of community giving. Yesterday, without any notice or explanation, I was removed as admin, the page was suspended, and all members are now being pushed to move to the Buy Nothing app. The app isn’t wretched - it’s clunky, unreliable, and not community-minded in the way Facebook groups are. Besides, in my area not everyone has a smartphone that can run it, making not be inclusive. It’s incredibly discouraging to see all the work, money, and heart I’ve put into this local group completely disregarded. This feels like the opposite of what Buy Nothing is supposed to stand for—connection, generosity, and respect for everyone in the community. I wish they’d shown me the respect of notifying me of this move so I could officially remove the group as a Buy Nothing group and change its name, allowing the community I’ve worked so hard to build to remain intact while still complying with the direction Buy Nothing wishes to go in.
For the love of god and all things left good in the world
01/23/2024
k17berly
I never write reviews because most of the time an app doesn’t warrant me enough to do so; however, I really do love this app and the concept and I want to see the developers follow through on what it means to have community. I’ve gotten to meet some really wonderful people, but god the constant crashing, loading circle of doom, freezing, being forced to log in only to be logged out some time after, and so forth—complete bootycheeks. I’ve never wanted to bang my head against a wall so much until I came across this app. And I know I’m not the only one, so, whatever the developers are doing, please, I beg of you: fix this app. Don’t disappoint the good people that utilize this tool by skipping out on quality.Also, a “repost” function would be incredibly useful so people don’t have to copy and paste a whole new post. Especially for those who have multiple items, it’s time consuming and could be much quicker.I’d really love to change this rating, so I hope you’re reading this and taking it into consideration. It really is a great app, but my patience is wearing thin from how much it has persisted.
For the love of god and all things left good in the world
01/23/2024
k17berly

I never write reviews because most of the time an app doesn’t warrant me enough to do so; however, I really do love this app and the concept and I want to see the developers follow through on what it means to have community. I’ve gotten to meet some really wonderful people, but god the constant crashing, loading circle of doom, freezing, being forced to log in only to be logged out some time after, and so forth—complete bootycheeks. I’ve never wanted to bang my head against a wall so much until I came across this app. And I know I’m not the only one, so, whatever the developers are doing, please, I beg of you: fix this app. Don’t disappoint the good people that utilize this tool by skipping out on quality.Also, a “repost” function would be incredibly useful so people don’t have to copy and paste a whole new post. Especially for those who have multiple items, it’s time consuming and could be much quicker.I’d really love to change this rating, so I hope you’re reading this and taking it into consideration. It really is a great app, but my patience is wearing thin from how much it has persisted.
Needs work
12/30/2025
MMBrooklyn
I’ve been using this for a few years bc I love the concept but refuse FB. However the app continues to have constant bugs, no matter how often they release updates. The UX leaves a lot to be desired. I would feel more confident donating money to it if it seemed like they actually fixed problems or designed it in a way that is sensible and shows they take user feedback, rather than adding more features that just require payment for.Some features I would find useful are the ability to delete old conversations and to be able to report users for “bad behavior” so that if they get enough dings, they lose the privilege of using the app. The amount of no-shows, ghosts, stupid negotiations, messaging from alt accounts when blocked, and other nonsense I deal with just to GIVE THINGS AWAY FOR FREE is ridiculous. I do block people when they play games but if you can’t function decently as a basic human then I don’t think you should be able to continue to using this resource and the generosity of others.
Needs work
12/30/2025
MMBrooklyn

I’ve been using this for a few years bc I love the concept but refuse FB. However the app continues to have constant bugs, no matter how often they release updates. The UX leaves a lot to be desired. I would feel more confident donating money to it if it seemed like they actually fixed problems or designed it in a way that is sensible and shows they take user feedback, rather than adding more features that just require payment for.Some features I would find useful are the ability to delete old conversations and to be able to report users for “bad behavior” so that if they get enough dings, they lose the privilege of using the app. The amount of no-shows, ghosts, stupid negotiations, messaging from alt accounts when blocked, and other nonsense I deal with just to GIVE THINGS AWAY FOR FREE is ridiculous. I do block people when they play games but if you can’t function decently as a basic human then I don’t think you should be able to continue to using this resource and the generosity of others.

What's new in 3.3.1 Search, rebuilt • See your recent searches and recently viewed items as soon as you tap search, on every device • Suggestions as you type, plus quick categories and your wishlist Notifications that work better • We now explain what notifications are for before asking to turn them on • Tapping a notification takes you straight to the right post or conversation • Messages from the same chat stay together instead of piling up • Your chat list and Messages badge update the moment a message arrives • Settings shows whether notifications are on, with a quick way to fix it Fixes and polish • Editing a post keeps its photos • Reporting a post, comment or member works again after the keyboard closes • The message box stays above the keyboard in chats • Easier date of birth entry • Clearer wording throughout the app

Version 3.3.1 Oct 18

Data Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics

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Seller: Buy Nothing Project, Inc.
Size: 79.6 MB
Category: Social Networking
Compatibility: Requires iOS 16.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages: English
Age Rating: 13+

13+

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Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
In-App Purchases: Yes

Sustaining Member $6.99

Sustaining Member $69.99

Sustaining Member $5.49

Buy Nothing Subscription $3.99

Buy Nothing Subscription $38.49

Sustaining Member $54.99

Buy Nothing Pro $3.99

Buy Nothing Pro $38.49

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BuyNothing

Ratings & Reviews

Changing the world one item at a time

Makes me spend money then shut down my page, how is that inline with their mission statement?

For the love of god and all things left good in the world

Needs work

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Data Linked to You

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