Your exact spot goes to one person
The feed and map only show a rough location, shifted 90–240 m from the real one. The exact pickup spot goes only to the person the giver chooses.
The free giveaway app for your neighborhood
Here you go,
neighbor.
Hoiyo lets you give things you no longer need to people nearby — for free. Snap a photo and it’s listed. The pickup spot goes only to the one person you choose.
Coming soonApp Store
Coming soonGoogle Play
18+ · No fees · No shipping
Things people give away: Furniture, Appliances, Books, Kids and baby, Clothing, Plants, Kitchen, Games, Hobbies
About the name
“Hoiyo” is what you say when you hand something over.
In Japanese, it’s a warm, casual “here you go!” Some things aren’t worth selling, but they’re too good to throw away. Hoiyo makes it easy to pass them on to someone nearby — no money, no haggling, no shipping.
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0fees
Nothing to pay
No money changes hands. No haggling and no shipping.
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1person
Only one person gets the spot
Everyone else just sees a rough area.
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4digits
Every handoff is confirmed
Enter a 4-digit code on the spot. No mix-ups.
How it works
Snap. Choose.
Hand it over.
From listing to handoff, the app guides you one step at a time.
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01Giver
Snap to list
Take a photo and Hoiyo fills in the name and category. Brightness and tilt are fixed automatically.
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02Receiver
Tap “I want it”
Browse free items nearby and tap “I want it” — letting the giver know when you can come by.
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03Giver
Choose one person
Check each requester’s rating and track record, then pick who gets it.
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04Receiver
Follow the map
Only the chosen person gets the exact spot and walking directions — plus a live countdown.
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05Both
Confirm with a 4-digit code
The receiver enters the code shown on the giver’s screen, and the handoff is done.
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06Both
“Hoiyo!” — all done
Rate each other with stars. Hoiyo also tracks how much you’ve kept out of the trash.
Safety
Hand things over with confidence — even to someone new.
Handoffs happen between neighbors, so Hoiyo takes location and trust seriously.
Pickup code
5880
A 4-digit pickup code
The code is checked on the spot, so there are no mix-ups. After 5 wrong tries, entry is locked.
Two-way star ratings
Rate each other 1–5 stars after every handoff. Your average, pickups and cancellation rate are shown to your next match.
2itemsheld at once
10requestsper day
Limits against hoarding
There are caps on how many items you can hold at once and how many requests you can make each day. Taking items to resell is not allowed.
Limits for new members. They grow to 5 and 30 with ID verification or a good track record.
Phone check and 18+
Hoiyo is for adults 18 and over. Your phone number is verified by SMS before you list or request.
Prohibited items are stopped before listing
Knives, medicine, alcohol, tobacco, live animals and more are caught from the photo and description. You can report or block anyone, anytime.
On iPhone
Stay in the loop without opening the app.
Your countdown and pickup code live on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. New items nearby show up in a Home Screen widget.
Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
The countdown ticks by the second and disappears once the handoff is done.
Home Screen widget
Photos of what’s new nearby — or your countdown during a handoff.
Five languages
Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and Korean. Distance units switch automatically.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
More questions? Visit SupportIs it really free?
Yes. Listing and receiving are both free — no money, fees or shipping. Hoiyo is supported by in-app ads.
Can items be shipped?
No. Hand items over at a public spot like a station or park, or at the entrance — or choose contactless pickup so you don’t have to meet.
What can I give away?
Most things that still work — furniture, appliances, books, clothes, kids’ items, plants, kitchenware and more. Some items can’t be listed, such as knives, medicine, alcohol, tobacco and live animals.
Will people know where I live?
The feed and map only show a rough location, shifted 90–240 m from the real one. The exact pickup spot goes only to the one person you choose.
What about people who take things to resell?
There are caps on how many items you can hold at once and how many requests you can make each day. People who take too much too fast, or cancel often, are asked to verify their identity. Reselling is prohibited by our terms.
What if someone doesn’t show up?
When the hold time runs out, the reservation is canceled and the item goes back up. People who were waiting are notified, and the giver can choose again. The no-show counts as a cancellation on the receiver’s record.
Who can use Hoiyo?
Anyone 18 or older. You’ll verify your phone number by SMS before you list or request.
When can I start?
We’re getting ready to launch. Hoiyo is coming to the App Store and Google Play.
Coming soon
to your neighborhood.
Hoiyo is coming soon to the App Store and Google Play.
Coming soonApp Store
Coming soonGoogle Play