# Restockd vs SwapMarket

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Restockd at none against SwapMarket's 6. Restockd also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3K vs 17). SwapMarket's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwapMarket sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Restockd asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Restockd against 4.9 for SwapMarket. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Restockd has 3K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Restockd's written reviews are positive against 100% of SwapMarket's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Restockd | SwapMarket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restockd/id6744979439/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swapmarket/id6759874608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phrame Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810287235) | [SwapMarket LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881379351) |

## What reviewers say

### Restockd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restockd/id6744979439)

Get instant alerts for high-demand product restocks, including collectibles, electronics, and GPUs. Avoid missing out on limited drops with real-time notifications and a customizable watchlist.

**Highlights:** Instant restock alerts, Monitor hundreds of products, Customizable watchlist, Real-time notifications, Fast and lightweight design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Consistent real-time updates
- 👍 Helpful for collectors
- 👍 Easy to choose items to track
- 🚀 Better notifications than other apps
- 👍 Friendly and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/crashing
- 🐛 Stopped sending restock alerts

**Reported bugs**

- App showing blank screen
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More options for restock notifications
- Dark mode option


### SwapMarket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swapmarket/id6759874608)

This app facilitates local item trading, allowing users to swap, barter, or add cash for fair exchanges. List items, discover desired goods nearby, and negotiate trades directly within the app for a peer-to-peer marketplace experience.

**Highlights:** List items in seconds, Browse local swap and barter listings, Send trade offers and negotiate, Add cash to balance trades, Meet locally for exchanges, Trade electronics, clothing, collectibles, and more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| This is the SwapMarket pro monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| SwapMarket Pro Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| 3 hour boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 hour boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12 hour boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| 24 hours boost for your items | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Restockd free?

Restockd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SwapMarket free?

SwapMarket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Restockd or SwapMarket?

SwapMarket is rated higher. Restockd averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while SwapMarket averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Restockd or SwapMarket have ads?

SwapMarket shows ads; Restockd does not.

### Which is updated more often, Restockd or SwapMarket?

Restockd ships an update every 5 days, and SwapMarket every 5 days. Most recently, Restockd was updated on October 23, 2026 and SwapMarket on October 11, 2026.

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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.*