Comparison

GivU vs Mercanto

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

Head to head
About

GivU

This app is a social marketplace focused on the responsible reuse of electronics. It allows users to buy and sell refurbished devices, track sales, and connect with a community committed to environmental sustainability.

Highlights
  • Social marketplace
  • Buy and sell electronics
  • Refurbished and certified products
  • Device diagnostic tool
  • Sales process tracking
  • In-app chat
  • Geolocation for sales
Features
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Nuestro objetivo es brindarte una de las mejores experiencias de venta/compra dentro de nuestra aplicación, a la vez que nos comprometemos con el medio ambiente. GivU antepone el enfoque y propósito a la responsabilidad ambiental, al promover la reutilización de electrónicos y así reducir la cantidad de residuos electrónicos generados al año. Somos el primer social marketplace, que funciona bajo los principios de responsabilidad social, al facilitar el acceso a tecnologías de calidad y apoyar en la construcción de una sociedad del conocimiento, como en la participación activa de iniciativas sociales. Como Giver, serás parte de una comunidad consciente y respetuosa del medio ambiente y sus integrantes. Podrás adquirir productos reacondicionados y certificados por GivU. Características: - Registro vinculado a redes sociales. - Podrás detectar el estado de tu celular con nuestra funcionalidad de diagnóstico. - Si nos quieres vender un celular podrás visualizar de manera clara todo el proceso de tu venta con nosotros gracias a que te mostramos en qué etapa está hasta recibir tu dinero. - Chatea en la app con nosotros y a futuro, con otros usuarios. - Geolocalización cuando quieras vender un celular. - Opciones accesibles en métodos de pago. - Protección de datos personales. - Selección de público con acceso a tu perfil. - Comparte productos en WhatsApp y redes sociales para un mayor alcance de venta.

About

Mercanto

This app connects you with suppliers to offer low prices and high quality goods with punctual deliveries. It ensures order fulfillment and provides flexible payment options including credit lines.

Highlights
  • Negotiated low prices
  • Quality product assurance
  • Punctual deliveries
  • Order fulfillment guarantee
  • Flexible payment options
  • Credit line application
Features
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Precio, Calidad y Servicio Negociamos con los mejores proveedores para ofrecerte los precios más bajos sin comprometer la calidad, garantizando entregas puntuales. Garantía de Cumplimiento Nos comprometemos con tu entrega. Si algún proveedor no cumple tu pedido completo, nos aseguramos de que recibas lo que necesitas el mismo día, sin excusas. Flexibilidad de Pagos Elige cómo pagar: contra entrega, con tarjeta, transferencia, o solicita una línea de crédito con nosotros para mayor comodidad. Compra a tu manera.

Screenshots

GivU4 screens
Mercanto3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GivU at 5.0 against Mercanto's 3.0. GivU also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GivU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GivU ships an update weekly, Mercanto every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
GivU versus Mercanto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGivUMercanto
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGivU TeamMiferia Intermediate Holdings, LLC

Customer experience

GivU

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mercanto

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

GivU

No in-app purchases

None

Mercanto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GivU free?
GivU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mercanto free?
Mercanto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GivU or Mercanto?
GivU is rated higher. GivU averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mercanto averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do GivU or Mercanto have ads?
Mercanto shows ads; GivU does not.
Which is updated more often, GivU or Mercanto?
GivU ships an update weekly, and Mercanto every 4 days. Most recently, GivU was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mercanto on October 22, 2026.

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