ZipEquip vs Borrow Backs Merchant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ZipEquip
Rent construction equipment like CTLs, skid steers, and mini excavators through a mobile app. Locate, reserve, start, and pay for rentals directly from your smartphone. Pickup and delivery options are available.
- Locate equipment
- Reserve equipment
- Start ignition remotely
- Mobile payments
- Pickup and delivery options
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Zipequip.ca is the first of its kind! Unmanned construction equipment rental company, specializing in CTLβs, skid steers and mini excavators. Please download the app, where you can locate, reserve, start ignition and pay for your equipment rental all on your smart phones. Pick up and delivery offered.
Borrow Backs Merchant
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Borrow Backs is the largest marketplace for renting! Search for your desired rental and place an order to pick up your rental! Or even browse through the featured rentals if youβre looking for some fun! You can also browse through different rental services such as guided tours, wedding/party venues, house sitting, and so much more! Borrow Backs β The simple way to rent! βGreat app for when youβre traveling! I was able to explore much more thanks to this quick and convenient app! Thank you Borrow Backs!β - Joshua H. Borrow Backs is the easiest way to get the rental you want! Get pricing, availability, and location all within seconds of your search. Reserve your rental days prior to ensure your rental is there for your arrival. No more in-store waiver signing, get all the necessary paperwork filled out before online checkout! Skip lines by simply picking up your rental once it's ready for your arrival. In and out! Request more time! Ask the rental shop merchant for more time directly through the app! Save money - Shop for hundreds of deals on various different rentals. We show you the most relevant rentals! Take advantage of daily deals and more. Save time - Skip waiting in lines and also sign waivers and forms before pickup for a quick and easy transaction. Convenient - Easy lookup on any rentals. Smooth transactions. Easy to use. Zero complications. Rent anytime. Anywhere. Ratings - Leave ratings on shops and browse reviews to feel more comfortable with your rental purchase. For rental shop merchants - Boost your customers - Connect with new and existing customers in a much more convenient fashion. Grow your sales, reputation, and business! Run it your way - Use our platform to either receive orders, manage inventory, track sales, or all of the above! Online presence - Become known within your community online and in person. Receive ratings and boost potential customer's confidence in your products! Even advertise throughout the app. Quick transactions - Receive orders and get paid! Satisfy your customers quick and easy! Rent anything! ATVβs/ Dirt-bikes/ SXS Baby equipment Ballroom & Receptions Bikes Boats Campers & RVs Camping gear Jet skis Jumpers / Bounce House Longboards Machinery Medical equipment Moped scooters Moving vans Musical instruments Outdoor equipment Paddle boats Party supplies Pet supplies Roller skates RVβs / Mobile homes Scooters Segways Snow gear Snowmobile Sports gear Strollers Studios Surfboards Swan boats Trailers Tractors And many more We make it simple for you to rent!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZipEquip at 11.0 against Borrow Backs Merchant's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZipEquip ships an update monthly, Borrow Backs Merchant every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZipEquip | Borrow Backs Merchant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 14.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rent Centric, Inc. | Borrow Backs LLC |
In-app purchases
ZipEquip
No in-app purchases
Borrow Backs Merchant
No in-app purchases
Questions
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