Comparison

MAC.BID vs The Cupboard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

MAC.BID4 screens
The Cupboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
MAC.BID versus The Cupboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAC.BIDThe Cupboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (39K ratings)4.6 (198 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings39K — better198
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#142#97 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB172 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRecommerce412, LLCChase Kunz

Customer experience

MAC.BID

All ratings38,932 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews2,647 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative19.6%

The Cupboard

All ratings198 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative20.0%

User reviews

MAC.BID

From 39K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

MAC.BID

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

The Cupboard

Subscriptions6
  • 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

Questions

Is MAC.BID free?
MAC.BID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Cupboard free?
The Cupboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MAC.BID or The Cupboard?
MAC.BID and The Cupboard are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 39K and 198 ratings respectively.
Do MAC.BID or The Cupboard have ads?
Neither MAC.BID nor The Cupboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MAC.BID or The Cupboard?
MAC.BID ships an update every 8 days, and The Cupboard fortnightly. Most recently, MAC.BID was updated on September 25, 2026 and The Cupboard on September 21, 2026.
Which is more popular, MAC.BID or The Cupboard?
MAC.BID currently peaks at #142 in the App Store charts, and The Cupboard at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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