Free Stuff Times collects links to freebies, samples, coupons and other offers. This March 7, 2008 entry refers to the service’s web history; its native iPhone app came later. The publisher’s own account dates the website to 2002, while Apple’s version history dates the app’s first release to January 4, 2010.
Start with the offer, then check the conditions
The site’s usage guide explains its post-based approach: an item has a date, category, link and discussion. It also warns that offers can expire quickly. That makes the date of a post a useful starting point, especially when arriving through an old search result.
Follow through to the company running the offer before deciding it is relevant. Check location restrictions, deadlines, stock limits and any purchase requirement. A rebate that requires an initial payment is different from a sample offered without a purchase; the site’s own guide separates those cases.
Reader comments can provide useful context, but the current terms on the destination page are the details to act on. Save those terms if you need to refer to them later.
The later iPhone app
The current Free Stuff Times App Store listing describes browsing offers, optional push notifications, sharing and access to sections such as contests, coupons and movie screenings. These are later app features, not claims about what existed in the original 2008 web entry.
Notifications may suit someone who wants to catch short-lived offers. A less frequent visit may be sufficient if you are browsing general categories and prefer fewer interruptions. Either way, the app is a way to discover a promotion; it does not guarantee eligibility, stock or fulfilment.
The publisher also discloses that some site links earn affiliate commissions. That does not replace checking the underlying offer, particularly if a promotion asks for personal details or introduces an ongoing subscription.