Gabe's vs MAC.BID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gabe's
Access your rewards card, coupons, and purchase history. Easily track your points towards rewards and find store locations with hours and directions. Get notified of exclusive deals and new brands.
- Access rewards card
- View latest coupons
- Track reward points
- View purchase history
- Find store locations
- Get deal notifications
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Access Your Coupons. Track Points + Purchases. Find Your Gabe’s! Designed for deal-hunters, the Gabe’s app makes it easy to stay connected to our store. Use your app to: • Get quick access to your Unbelievable Rewards card • Easily find your latest coupons • Track your points towards your next Reward • View your purchase history • Get directions to and hours of your closest store Plus, you’ll get immediately notified of exclusive deals and special promotions, and be kept in the loop on new brands in store—and more. Find your deal—and get app-y!
MAC.BID
Discover incredible deals on brand-name merchandise from major retailers through exciting auctions. Save up to 80% off retail prices with auctions starting at just $1. Enjoy smart bidding, instant win options, and convenient local pickups.
- Up to 80% off retail
- Auctions start at $1
- Instant Win & Smart Bidding
- 40,000+ auctions daily
- Smart deal notifications
- Local pickup locations
- Exclusive money-saving features
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Transform how you shop with MAC.BID – the auction app revolutionizing retail savings! Score unbeatable deals on brand-name merchandise from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and top retailers at up to 80% off retail prices. Every auction starts at just $1 with no reserve – making incredible bargains accessible to everyone. Shoppers saved over $1 billion off retail last year. Why thousands choose MAC.BID daily: Instant Win & Smart Bidding – Skip the wait with Instant Win options or enjoy real-time bidding excitement. Set max bids and let our system bid for you automatically. Massive Daily Savings – Browse 40,000+ auctions daily across electronics, home goods, furniture, tools, fashion, toys, and more. New deals added constantly! Never Miss Deals – Smart notifications for Last Chance Deals, Dollar Deals, new listings, and items you're watching. Stay ahead of the competition. Seamless Mobile Experience – Swipe to bid, track all activity, watch live auctions, and manage favorites from anywhere. Bidding made effortless. Pickup Locations Across the Country – Collect wins at 30+ convenient warehouse locations. No shipping fees, inspect before bidding, friendly staff assistance. Exclusive Money-Saving Features: Last Chance Deals – Grab unsold items for $2.99 flat rate (9 PM - 9 AM only) Turbo Clock Auctions – Watch prices drop in real-time, freeze anytime to buy MAC Bucks Rewards – Earn virtual currency for reviews and special events Buyers Club – Premium perks including early access and free returns Perfect for bargain hunters, resellers, families, and anyone who loves great deals! From everyday essentials to unique finds, MAC.BID gives returned and overstocked products a second chance while putting money back in your pocket. Categories include: Electronics, Home & Kitchen, Furniture, Tools & Hardware, Fashion & Accessories, Toys & Games, Sports & Outdoors, Pet Supplies, Baby & Toddler, and more. Download now and join the smart shopping revolution. Bid. Win. Save big with MAC.BID!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MAC.BID at 74% against Gabe's's 32%. MAC.BID also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MAC.BID holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MAC.BID has 39K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Gabe's's written reviews are positive against 74% of MAC.BID's.
Gabe's ships an update every 2 months, MAC.BID every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gabe's | MAC.BID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.6K ratings) | 4.6 (39K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.2% of reviews | 74.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | 39K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #147 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Gabriel Brothers, Inc. | Recommerce412, LLC |
Customer experience
Gabe's
MAC.BID
User reviews
Gabe's
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great prices
- 👍 Affordable clothing
- 👍 Friendly staff
- 👍 Convenient store locations
- 👍 Wide selection of products
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Rewards/coupons not working as expected
- 🐛 Inconsistent app performance
- 🐛 Lack of online shopping functionality
MAC.BID
From 39K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great deals
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Affordable
- 🛒 Convenient pickup
- 🤑 Addictive bidding
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Misleading product descriptions
- 🔍 Lack of detailed product information
- 🚫 Poor customer service
- 💰 Excessive fees and hidden costs
Bugs and requests
Gabe's
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unable to log in or create account
- Rewards/coupons not syncing properly
- Server errors when trying to access app
Requested features
4 requests- Online shopping capability
- Improved rewards program
- More reliable app performance
- Better integration between app and in-store experience
MAC.BID
Reported bugs
5 issues- Bid slider not working properly
- Watchlist and purchase history issues
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
- Frequent app crashes and restarts
- Incorrect item delivery upon pickup
Requested features
5 requests- Improved search and filtering options
- Better product condition disclosure
- Streamlined bidding process
- Faster app performance
- Enhanced notification system
In-app purchases
Gabe's
No in-app purchases
MAC.BID
No in-app purchases
