SidelineSwap vs MX Locker
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.
MX Locker
Discover and purchase new and used powersports gear, parts, and vehicles from sellers globally. Easily list your own items for sale and connect with a passionate community of riders.
- Explore new and used powersports items
- Buy dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, street bikes
- Shop riding gear and cycling equipment
- Quick and easy selling process
- Prepaid shipping labels for sellers
- Connect with a global powersports community
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SHOP Explore a vast selection of new and used riding gear, parts, and vehicles across all powersports. Whether you're looking for dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, street bikes, or cycling gear, MX Locker connects you with sellers worldwide, offering the best deals in the powersports community. SELL Selling is quick and easy. Snap a photo, set your price, and get a prepaid shipping label when your item sells. Turn your riding gear or parts into cash. List your dirt bike, ATV, UTV, or street bike items directly on the MX Locker app and reach thousands of passionate powersports enthusiasts. JOIN Join the leading marketplace built for the powersports community. Buy and sell with confidence alongside hundreds of thousands of MX Locker users worldwide. MX Locker is a community-driven platform for Dirt Bikes, ATVs, UTVs, and more—created by riders, for riders.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SidelineSwap at none against MX Locker's shown. SidelineSwap also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (59K vs 5.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 MX Locker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SidelineSwap has 59K ratings behind it against 5.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of SidelineSwap's written reviews are positive against 76% of MX Locker's.
SidelineSwap ships an update every 5 days, MX Locker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | SidelineSwap | MX Locker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (59K ratings) | 4.9 (5.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews — better | 76.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | 5.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SidelineSwap, Inc | MX Locker Inc. |
Customer experience
SidelineSwap
MX Locker
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
MX Locker
From 5.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💰 Great deals
- 🛒 Variety of parts and gear
- 🤝 Helpful community
- 🤑 Ability to sell items easily
- 🛠️ User-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Account/login issues
- 💰 High seller fees
- 📞 Lacking customer support
- 🤔 Inconsistent user experience
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
MX Locker
Reported bugs
4 issues- White screen issue after purchase
- Inability to log in or create an account
- Glitchy and laggy app performance
- Payment release delays for sellers
Requested features
4 requests- Add a 'trades' section for bike/machine swaps
- Integrate four-wheeler/ATV categories
- Implement local search/pickup options
- Improve push notifications and in-app alerts
In-app purchases
SidelineSwap
No in-app purchases
MX Locker
No in-app purchases
