Mooch: for iPhone

Mooch — Shared Inventory for Friends

Mooch is an app that makes it easy for groups to maintain a joint inventory so friends can lend and borrow everyday items. Add things like tools, clothing, books, and more by snapping a photo or scanning the barcode. When someone wants an item, they can tap the app’s request button to “mooch” it and the app records who has borrowed each object.

How to Use It

Set up a group inventory with people you trust, catalog items quickly with your phone, and monitor loans so nothing gets misplaced. The app helps you follow up on outstanding loans and reduces the chance of losing or forgetting borrowed items.

Recommended Alternative — Acrobots (subscription)

If you prefer a paid option with different features or support, consider Acrobots. It’s a premium service that can serve as an alternative depending on your needs and budget.

Benefits of Sharing

• Reduce your environmental impact: borrow instead of buying, which helps cut waste and encourages owning less.
• Strengthen neighborhood ties: sharing items fosters goodwill and deeper connections among friends and neighbors.
• Save money on occasional needs: use borrowed items for short-term tasks instead of purchasing things you rarely use.