sliBuy vs Thrift Happ3ns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
sliBuy
Participate in daily online auctions for store-returned merchandise from major retailers. Bid on a wide variety of items, starting from just $1, with no minimums or reserves. The highest bidder wins and can claim their product through the app.
- Daily online auctions
- Store returned merchandise
- Wide variety of items
- Bidding starts at $1
- No minimums or reserves
- Highest bidder wins
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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.
Thrift Happ3ns
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Thrift Happ3ns is a veteran-owned and family-operated estate sale company serving Middle Tennessee and surrounding areas. Our app makes it easier than ever for buyers and clients to stay connected throughout the estate sale process. At Thrift Happ3ns, we combine professional estate sale services with modern technology to create a transparent and seamless experience for both buyers and clients
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Thrift Happ3ns at every 2 days against sliBuy's every 6 weeks. Thrift Happ3ns also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
sliBuy ships an update every 6 weeks, Thrift Happ3ns every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sliBuy | Thrift Happ3ns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (181 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 181 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHOREWOOD LIQUIDATORS INC | Thrift Happ3ns LLC |
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
Thrift Happ3ns
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
sliBuy
No in-app purchases
Thrift Happ3ns
No in-app purchases
