Ever bought a power drill for one weekend project, only to watch it collect dust in the garage? Mooch is a free sharing app that turns your friend group into a lending library for real life — tools, camping gear, kitchen gadgets, books, baby stuff, and more.^1
You create a virtual inventory of items you're willing to share, connect with friends you trust, and borrow what you need with a single tap. A built-in barcode scanner makes adding items quick, and smart tracking keeps tabs on who has what with automatic return reminders — so nothing gets lost in the shuffle.^2
Built by Ben Winter and a team of believers in Edmond, Oklahoma, Mooch was born from a simple observation: we drive right past our neighbors to buy things they'd happily lend us. Winter appeared on the This is Oklahoma podcast to share the vision behind the app — technology designed to bring people closer together rather than pull them apart.^3 The team at Silvaco LLC also builds FiveStar Life and Dreamworx, suggesting a pattern of creating values-driven apps.^2
The platform is built around trust — only friends you personally connect with can see your inventory. It's not a rental marketplace or a Buy Nothing group; it's purpose-built for lending within your real-life relationships, with proper tracking, reminders, and inventory management built in.^1 Users can also mark items as free to claim, making it easy to declutter while blessing friends.^1
Why Christians Love Mooch:
"This is brilliant! Our church group shares everything and we all save so much money! Also, I always forget who I lend to, this solves that problem!"^2
"I borrowed a pressure washer, camping gear, and a ladder this year alone. Saved over $600 and made some great memories with neighbors I barely knew before!"^1
Mooch embodies the biblical principle of generosity — sharing what you have, building community, and stewarding resources wisely. Whether it's a small group sharing Bible study materials, a church community lending event equipment, or neighbors pooling tools for service projects, Mooch makes it practical to live out "carry each other's burdens" (Galatians 6:2) in everyday life.
Platforms: iOS (requires iOS 13+), Android Pricing: Free (no ads, no subscriptions, no hidden fees)
