SidelineSwap vs Scheels
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SidelineSwap
This app connects athletes to buy and sell sports equipment. Find new and used gear at significant discounts or easily list your own items to earn cash. Join a global community of athletes trading their sports essentials.
- Shop new and used sports equipment
- Save up to 70% on gear
- Sell equipment in minutes
- Prepaid shipping labels provided
- Global marketplace for athletes
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SidelineSwap is where athletes buy and sell their gear. SHOP Shop new and used sports equipment up to 70% off – everything from hockey skates and golf clubs to lacrosse sticks and baseball gloves. SELL Sell in minutes – snap a photo, set a price, and receive a prepaid shipping label when the item sells. Cash in on last season’s gear, or list that old bike - or pair of skis - cluttering your garage. JOIN Join the leading marketplace for athletes. Buy and sell with hundreds of thousands of SidelineSwap users across the world.
Scheels
Shop for sporting goods, clothing, footwear, and toys. Manage your SCHEELS Visa, track spending, view statements, and redeem rewards. Enjoy a seamless shopping experience and manage gift cards.
- Shop sporting goods, apparel, and toys
- Manage SCHEELS Visa account
- Track spending and view statements
- Redeem credit card rewards
- Manage gift cards
- Seamless shopping experience
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At SCHEELS, we offer everything you need to fuel your passions, from sporting goods and clothing to footwear, toys, and more. Our goal is to provide you with the best retail experience possible, including managing your SCHEELS Visa. Now, you can bring the SCHEELS experience to your smartphone with our app! Enjoy a seamless shopping experience, manage your gift cards, and access your account quickly and easily. Take control of your SCHEELS Visa by tracking spending, viewing statements, and managing credit card rewards directly from the app. Download the SCHEELS app today and make shopping simpler than ever.
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Verdict
SidelineSwap and Scheels both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of SidelineSwap's written reviews are positive against 59% of Scheels's. SidelineSwap also leads on ratings volume (59K vs 13K). Scheels's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SidelineSwap against 4.9 for Scheels. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of SidelineSwap's written reviews are positive against 59% of Scheels's.
SidelineSwap ships an update weekly, Scheels every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.
| Parameter | SidelineSwap | Scheels |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (59K ratings) | 4.9 (13K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.7% of reviews — better | 59.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | 13K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SidelineSwap, Inc | Scheels All Sports Inc |
Customer experience
SidelineSwap
Scheels
User reviews
SidelineSwap
From 59K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to list and sell items
- 👍 Convenient shipping and payment process
- 🚀 Fast sales
- 👍 Lots of items to choose from
- 👍 Great way to buy/sell used sports gear
Room to improve
- 💰 High fees and commissions for sellers
- 🔒 Lack of buyer/seller reviews
- 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
- 🔒 Poor customer support and dispute resolution
- 🔒 Counterfeit items allowed on the platform
Scheels
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient shopping experience
- 🤝 Great customer service
- 💳 Seamless integration with Scheels card
- 🛒 Wide product selection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Inaccurate inventory information
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🛒 Restricted item purchases
Bugs and requests
SidelineSwap
Reported bugs
3 issues- App login issues
- Listing items gets stuck in draft status
- Notification badges not clearing properly
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Canadian currency
- Allow sellers to rate buyers
- Improve in-app communication between buyers and sellers
- Provide more transparency on fees and policies
Scheels
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to complete orders or make purchases
- Disappearing rewards and account information
Requested features
4 requests- Restore saved favorites feature
- Integrate in-store purchases into the app
- Improve payment processing and order confirmation
- Add auto-pay option for Scheels card
In-app purchases
SidelineSwap
No in-app purchases
Scheels
No in-app purchases
