MAC.BID vs The Cupboard
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!
The Cupboard
Manage your bottle collection, track desired items, and buy or sell with other users. Monitor your progress, view bottle rankings, and analyze market trends. Premium features offer advanced insights and customization.
- Add bottles to collection
- Create wishlists
- Buy and sell cups in marketplace
- Track daily bottle usage
- View collection progress and stats
- Browse and filter bottle gallery
- View purchase and sales history
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Add Bottles to Your Collection: Easily add any bottle to your collection and track what you own. Add Bottles to Your Wishlist: Keep track of bottles you want to buy by adding them to your wishlist. Buy and Sell Cups in the Marketplace: Buy cups from your wishlist directly in the app from other users Use the COTD (Cup of the Day) Calendar: Track which bottles you use daily with the COTD calendar. View Collection Progress: Monitor your progress by seeing how many bottles you've collected from the database. View Wishlist/Collection Stats: See the percentage of users with a bottle in their wishlist or collection. Browse and Filter Gallery: Easily browse bottles and use filters to find specific bottles by brand, size, and more. View Purchases/Sales: Keep a record of bottles you’ve bought or sold, including price and date. View Leaderboards: See where you place on the leaderboards. View Bottle Rankings: View rankings of popular bottles based on user data and prices. View Average Prices: See average prices for bottles to help you track market trends and value. Swap Between Different Bottle Brands: Switch between different bottle brands to manage your collections. Premium Features: Price History Graph/List: View price history graphs and trends for bottles over time. Add Custom Bottles: Add custom bottles not in the database to your collection. Custom Colors for Icons and Confetti: Customize collection icons and confetti with premium color options. Collection Value Chart: Access a visual chart showing the total value of your collection based on current prices. Bulk Collection Adding: Add multiple bottles to your collection at once for faster updates. And more! Disclaimer: The Cupboard is NOT affiliated, endorsed, or supported by the brands displayed in this app. Terms: https://thecupboardapp.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy: https://thecupboardapp.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAC.BID at none against The Cupboard's 6. MAC.BID also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 198). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. The Cupboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MAC.BID asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MAC.BID against 4.6 for The Cupboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MAC.BID has 39K ratings behind it against 198, 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 67% of The Cupboard's.
MAC.BID ships an update every 8 days, The Cupboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAC.BID | The Cupboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (39K ratings) | 4.6 (198 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39K — better | 198 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #142 | #97 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Recommerce412, LLC | Chase Kunz |
Customer experience
MAC.BID
The Cupboard
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
The Cupboard
From 198 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Ability to track collection
- 🚀 Improving features
- 💡 Great concept
Room to improve
- 🐛 Lags and freezes
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 💡 Missing brand and product options
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
The Cupboard
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes or crashes
- Unable to delete 'sold' items
- Difficulty adding items to collection
Requested features
3 requests- Add more brand and product options
- Improve stability and performance
- Provide better customer support
In-app purchases
MAC.BID
No in-app purchases
The Cupboard
- The Cupboard Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- The Cupboard Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- The Cupboard Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
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- The Cupboard Premium (Yearly)$9.991 Year
- The Cupboard Premium (Yearly)$19.991 Year
- The Cupboard Premium (Yearly)$29.991 Year









