Comparison

sliBuy vs Auction.io

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

Head to head
About

sliBuy

Participate in daily online auctions for store-returned merchandise from major retailers. Bid on a wide variety of items, with auction rates starting at just US $1 and no minimums or reserves. The highest bidder wins and can claim their item through their dashboard.

Highlights
  • Daily online auctions
  • Store-returned merchandise
  • Wide variety of items
  • Bidding starts at $1
  • No minimums or reserves
  • Highest bidder wins
Features
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Slibuy features online daily auctions of various store returned merchandise from major retailers. The auctions are held every week of the month that includes a wide variety of items such as tools, furniture, large & small appliances, electronics, home improvement items, apparel, toys, lighting, apparel, plumbing, seasonal items, and many more. Auction rate starts from a price of US $1 on each item with no minimums or reserves. Once the item is opened for bidding, users can quote their amount. The bidding for the item once closed will be awarded to the highest bidder. The winner can view the product details from the "Won Tab" of their dashboard and can claim the same from the tab anytime.

About

Auction.io

Features
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Our mission is to help independent entrepreneurs, Auctioneer and Seller to sell via Auction.io. if you own an item(s) you would like to consign, we can help make that key connection to our more than 200+ auctioneers. An online Auction wholesale marketplace empowering small business owners and independent brands to buy and sell online. For our brands and Auctioneer, our platform provides powerful sales, marketing, and analytics tools, so sellers can simplify their wholesale business and focus on what they love: making great products and selling via Buy Now or Auction. We’ve already connected more than 1 million bidders and are inspired every day by the creativity, resilience, and spirit of those fuelling the Shop Local movement. We’re in Dallas, Texas. Auction works great on local where you can purchase local and Pickup local.

Screenshots

sliBuy4 screens
Auction.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Auction.io at every 9 days against sliBuy's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sliBuy ships an update every 6 weeks, Auction.io every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
sliBuy versus Auction.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersliBuyAuction.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (181 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings181 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHOREWOOD LIQUIDATORS INCIronDirect, a Liquidity Services, Inc. business.

Bugs and requests

sliBuy

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App refreshes and returns to top of list when viewing item details
  • Saved favorites/wishlist saves incorrect items
  • PayPal payment integration crashes frequently
  • Search field text invisible (black text on black background)
  • App crashes when exiting item photos
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  • Login functionality broken or account access issues
  • Email notifications not sent after purchase
  • Ask questions button non-functional
  • Auction countdown timer disappears
  • App language switches to Spanish without user action
  • Bidding prevention messages appear incorrectly
  • App becomes unusable after updates
  • Cannot load app after download
  • Bid placement fails near auction end
  • Inconsistent app performance and stability

Requested features

12 requests
  • Better product photo quality and multiple detailed angles
  • Ability to filter items by location (local pickup vs shipping)
  • Improved search functionality with partial word matching
  • Dark mode option for app
  • Better app navigation that remembers scroll position
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  • Refund or return policy for defective items
  • Functional 'ask questions' feature for seller communication
  • Category filtering for new vs used vs shelf pull items
  • Ability to make or change pickup appointments in app
  • More transparent shipping cost calculation
  • Quality inspection verification before listing items
  • Detailed item condition descriptions with visible defects

Auction.io

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

sliBuy

No in-app purchases

None

Auction.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sliBuy free?
sliBuy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auction.io free?
Auction.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do sliBuy or Auction.io have ads?
Neither sliBuy nor Auction.io shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sliBuy or Auction.io?
sliBuy ships an update every 6 weeks, and Auction.io every 9 days. Most recently, sliBuy was updated on October 20, 2026 and Auction.io on October 19, 2026.

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