MAC.BID vs My Local Scene
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!
My Local Scene
Discover local deals and savings from small businesses in your community. This free app connects shoppers with nearby merchants, helping you before you shop.
- Discover local deals
- Savings on local needs
- Connect with small businesses
- Community-focused shopping
- Free to use
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The one-stop BEFORE you shop App. The truly local free App bringing great deals and savings on all of your needs by connecting local small businesses with their community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: MAC.BID at 41K against My Local Scene's 4. MAC.BID also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). My Local Scene's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
My Local Scene holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MAC.BID has 41K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MAC.BID ships an update weekly, My Local Scene every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAC.BID | My Local Scene |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (41K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #134 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Recommerce412, LLC | My Local Scene LLC |
Customer experience
MAC.BID
My Local Scene
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
My Local Scene
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MAC.BID
No in-app purchases
My Local Scene
No in-app purchases
