# MAC.BID vs The Cupboard

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MAC.BID | The Cupboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macbid/id1337779816/reviews) | [4.6 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cupboard/id6670328491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 198 |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #135 | **#104** |
| Size | 132 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Recommerce412, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337779815) | [Chase Kunz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747951510) |

## What reviewers say

### MAC.BID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macbid/id1337779816)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great deals
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Affordable
- 🛒 Convenient pickup
- 🤑 Addictive bidding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Misleading product descriptions
- 🔍 Lack of detailed product information
- 🚫 Poor customer service
- 💰 Excessive fees and hidden costs

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Improved search and filtering options
- Better product condition disclosure
- Streamlined bidding process
- Faster app performance
- Enhanced notification system


### The Cupboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cupboard/id6670328491)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Cupboard Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| The Cupboard Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| The Cupboard Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| The Cupboard Premium (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| The Cupboard Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| The Cupboard Premium (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Ability to track collection
- 🚀 Improving features
- 💡 Great concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lags and freezes
- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 💡 Missing brand and product options

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes
- Unable to delete 'sold' items
- Difficulty adding items to collection

**Requested features**

- Add more brand and product options
- Improve stability and performance
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked 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 #135 in the App Store charts, and The Cupboard at #104. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*