# CampusKinect — University Marketplace

> University Marketplace (iPhone/iPad app by Liam Daniel Mc Keown.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campuskinect/id6752631758 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Liam Daniel Mc Keown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840300177)
- Category: Shopping, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campuskinect/id6752631758/reviews.md

## What is CampusKinect?

CampusKinect is a campus-focused marketplace that connects students within their university community. Buy, sell, and trade items safely, quickly, and locally.

Core Features:

- Campus-Exclusive Marketplace: Only verified students can list or purchase items.

- Post Items for Sale or Trade: Create listings with descriptions, photos, and categories.

- Real-Time Feed: Browse new items and offers from your campus in real time.

- Direct Messaging: Chat with buyers or sellers to negotiate and complete transactions.

- Notifications: Get alerts for messages, new listings, and interactions.

- Profile Management: Customize your profile with bio, major, year, and profile picture.

User Experience:

- Intuitive tab-based navigation for marketplace, messages, and profile

- Swipe gestures for actions like deleting or archiving messages

- Accessibility compliant

Technical Highlights:

- iOS Native App: SwiftUI with MVVM architecture

- Web App: Next.js/React for desktop and mobile access

- Backend: Node.js/Express with PostgreSQL and Redis caching

- Security: University email verification, biometric login, JWT authentication

CampusKinect makes buying and selling on campus secure, local, and convenient, connecting students with their campus community while keeping transactions safe and verified.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2025-10-22

Bug fixes

### 1.3.1 — 2025-10-18

Bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2025-10-15

Bug fixes + UI improvements

### 1.2 — 2025-10-13

Bug fixes for guest view

### 1.1 — 2025-10-09

Updated the screenshots to reflect the changes made since first uploading the screenshots for build 1

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## More apps by Liam Daniel Mc Keown

- [Avila Platforms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avila-platforms/id6763953203)
- [Avila-Provider](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avila-provider/id6770430152)

All apps by Liam Daniel Mc Keown: https://appshunter.io/developer/1840300177

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