MAC.BID vs SHOP ’n SAVE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
SHOP ’n SAVE
This app helps you save money on your shopping trips. Scan product barcodes to find offers, earn rewards, and view weekly ads. You can also locate your nearest store.
- Scan product barcodes for offers
- Earn Perks
- View weekly ads
- Find closest store
- Get savings and coupons
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Our new app has everything you need for your shopping trip to save more money: • Scan product barcodes in store to see available offers • Earn Perks • View weekly ads for your store • Find your closest store • And more!
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Verdict
MAC.BID and SHOP ’n SAVE both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of MAC.BID's written reviews are positive against 11% of SHOP ’n SAVE's. MAC.BID also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 — 4.6 for MAC.BID against 4.6 for SHOP ’n SAVE. 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 are what separate them: 74% of MAC.BID's written reviews are positive against 11% of SHOP ’n SAVE's.
MAC.BID ships an update every 8 days, SHOP ’n SAVE every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.
| Parameter | MAC.BID | SHOP ’n SAVE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (39K ratings) | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews — better | 10.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39K — better | 1.6K |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #163 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 203 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Recommerce412, LLC | Thomi Co. |
Customer experience
MAC.BID
SHOP ’n SAVE
User reviews
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
SHOP ’n SAVE
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great store selection
- 👍 Nice and friendly clerks
Room to improve
- 🐛 Search function not working
- 🐛 Unable to find common grocery items
- 🐛 Coupons not working or showing zero coupons
- 🐛 Inability to create shopping lists
- 🐛 Inability to view weekly ads and future ads
Bugs and requests
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
SHOP ’n SAVE
Reported bugs
7 issues- Search function not working
- Coupons not working
- Inability to create shopping lists
- Inability to view weekly ads
- Loyalty card scanning issues
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- Account login problems
- Store locator not functioning
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back ability to create shopping lists
- Restore ability to view weekly ads and future ads
- Improve search functionality to find all products
- Fix loyalty card scanning and account login issues
In-app purchases
MAC.BID
No in-app purchases
SHOP ’n SAVE
No in-app purchases
