Porch Swing

Porch Swing, Inc.

About this app

Snap a photo of something you no longer need—a car seat, jacket or book—and a grateful neighbor picks it up.

GIFTING
🎁 Saved pickup instructions; no need to repeat every chat
🎁 Automatic gift status updates, e.g. Gifted
🎁 You choose the recipient or opt for an automatic random draw
🎁 Built-in simmering

RECEIVING
✅ Map shows the approximate location of every gift
✅ Sort and filters posts, e.g. newest asks first
✅ When interested, always get notified of who was chosen
✅ No Facebook required

The app works within existing gifting group boundaries and complements your Facebook group.

Ratings and reviews

Love the concept and the implementation (easy to use). One suggestion: while I understand the goal behind the geographic restriction, IMHO it leads to too many things going into the trash because no one nearby wants it. And people do visit other areas of town in their day to day activities anyway, so the environmental impact may not be huge. How about a requirement to list locally first and then, if no takers, allow the item to be offered to other areas?

A fun way to get rid of stuff.You don't need or to pick up things you can't afford. Also a great way to trade medical equipment and other things you don't want to have to buy.And only use for a short time.

I love this app. Neighbors helping neighbors. The user experience is so simple, which is great. It works so well and I've had success with some great finds.