# bub – Buy, Sell, Borrow

> Local peer-to-peer marketplace for buying, selling, and renting items. (iPhone/iPad app by Sears Holdings Management Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bub-buy-sell-borrow/id1077977009 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sears Holdings Management Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/295864004)
- Category: Shopping
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.10/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-05-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bub-buy-sell-borrow/id1077977009/reviews.md

## What is bub?

Want to make money selling the stuff you aren’t using? Looking for something you need but don’t want to pay full price? Then bub it! Bub is the marketplace for connecting people who have stuff, to those who need stuff. Bub provides a safe and easy place to connect you with the people - and the stuff - close to you.
Bub has trust built in from the beginning with secure transactions, in-app chat, bub hub meetup locations, and reviews and ratings.
You can also rent items on bub if you’re not ready to part with it or don’t want to buy something you might only use once.

How bub works:

Buying or renting - Finding items is as easy as opening the app. Browse or search – it’s up to you. Once you find that perfect item, purchasing or renting it is just a click away.
 
Selling - Listing an item for sale is as easy taking a picture using your phone. With In-App chat, you can track requests and choose who you want to sell to, as well as make arrangements to hand off the item.
 
Placing Requests – Don’t see what you need?  No worries, post a request and have people the community respond to you!
 
Getting Paid - Easiest of all is collecting your money; bub handles it all for you.
 
Safe and Easy - Every user has a review score, so you can easily see who you are dealing with. We also have bub approved public meetup locations you can choose from for exchanging your item. All transactions are handled in the app so you don’t have to worry about stopping at the ATM.
 
Although bub is currently focused on Chicago market, check back soon for details on when we are coming to your city!

## Key features

- Buy, sell, and rent items locally
- Secure in-app transactions
- In-app chat for communication
- User reviews and ratings
- Place item requests
- Approved meetup locations

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bub-buy-sell-borrow/id1077977009/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t log in

*2018-07-05, version 3.2.3*

Nice entry into the app, but can’t even create a log in due to no captcha.

### 1/5 — NO CAPTCHA!!

*2018-05-02, version 3.2.3*

Same problem as the rest of the new users it seems.  Just trying to setup an account but captcha field won’t populate no matter what I do.  GG guys!

### 1/5 — Couldn’t get past sign up.

*2018-03-26, version 3.2.3*

The captcha didn’t populate, effectively not letting me finish my account set-up. Not a good look devs.

### 4/5 — Useful little app

*2016-12-20, version 2.2.9*

Updates are nice.  I really like having the option to rent something versus buy it, but being able to buy now is great. Much better selection now, too.

## Frequently asked questions about bub

### What is bub?

bub is a local marketplace app designed to connect people for buying, selling, or renting items. It aims to provide a safe and easy way to exchange goods within your community.

### How does buying or renting work on bub?

You can easily browse or search for items within the app. Once you find something you like, purchasing or renting it is a simple process with just a few clicks.

### How do I sell an item on bub?

Listing an item is as simple as taking a picture with your phone. You can then use the in-app chat to communicate with potential buyers, arrange handoffs, and manage requests.

### Is bub safe to use?

Yes, bub prioritizes safety with secure transactions, in-app chat, and user review scores. They also offer bub approved public meetup locations for exchanges.

### Does bub have ads?

The provided data does not specify if bub contains advertisements. However, the monetization model is listed as 'free', suggesting it may be ad-supported or rely on other revenue streams.

### What is the age rating for bub?

bub has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### When was bub last updated?

bub was last updated on November 17, 2017, with version 3.2.3.

### What is the user rating for bub?

bub has a user rating of 2.1 stars based on 10 ratings.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.2.3 — 2017-11-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- UI Fixes

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