Comparison

ThriftIQ vs Flipsight

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

Head to head
About

ThriftIQ

Features
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Know what it's worth before you buy. ThriftIQ turns your phone into a resale expert. Snap a photo of any thrift-store find and instantly see what it's really worth, how much profit you'd make, and whether it's a smart buy โ€” all before you reach the register. Whether you flip for a living or just hate overpaying, ThriftIQ helps you make confident decisions in seconds. HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan it โ€” Photograph any item, choose one from your library, or scan its barcode. 2. Get the value โ€” ThriftIQ identifies the item and estimates its resale value on eBay and Facebook Marketplace, plus selling fees, shipping, and how quickly it tends to sell. 3. Know the verdict โ€” Enter the store's asking price and get an instant Buy, Maybe, or Skip call with your estimated profit. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT โ€ข Instant resale estimates โ€” eBay and Facebook Marketplace values at a glance โ€ข Real profit math โ€” fees and shipping factored in, so you see your true margin โ€ข Buy / Maybe / Skip verdicts โ€” no more guessing at the shelf โ€ข Demand ratings โ€” know what sells fast and what sits โ€ข Barcode scanning โ€” pinpoint the exact product in a tap (Pro) โ€ข Profit & inventory tracker โ€” log what you bought, mark items sold, and watch your profits add up โ€ข Scan history โ€” every lookup saved for later โ€ข Light & dark themes FREE TO START Get 15 free scans every 2 months โ€” no credit card needed. Upgrade anytime for unlimited use. THRIFTIQ PRO Go unlimited and unlock everything: โ€ข Unlimited scans โ€ข Barcode scanning โ€ข Faster lookups โ€ข Full profit & inventory tools Perfect for resellers, flippers, garage-salers, estate-sale hunters, and bargain lovers everywhere. Stop guessing. Start profiting. Download ThriftIQ and know what it's worth before you buy. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” SUBSCRIPTION INFO ThriftIQ Pro is available as: โ€ข Monthly โ€” $4.99/month โ€ข Yearly โ€” $24.99/year (includes a 1-week free trial) โ€ข Lifetime โ€” $59.99 one-time purchase Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple Account is charged at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://cowpert.github.io/ThriftIQ/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Flipsight

Features
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Snap a photo of anything. Know exactly what it's worth โ€” in seconds. Flipsight uses AI and real sold data from eBay to tell you what items actually sell for, not what sellers are asking. For resellers: Stop underpricing your finds. Point your camera at jewelry, vintage clothing, sneakers, electronics โ€” and get a real price range backed by recent sold comps. For thrifters: Know before you buy. Spot a $3 item that sells for $140? Flipsight catches it. For anyone clearing out their home: Most people throw away hundreds of dollars in overlooked value. Scan before you donate. WHAT YOU GET IN EVERY SCAN - Real price range from actual sold listings - Best marketplace to sell on - Ready-to-paste listing title and description - Selling tips specific to the category - Average days to sell - Demand and price trend signals FLIPSIGHT PRO - Unlimited scans - Live eBay sold comp data - Portfolio tracker with value alerts - One-tap listing copy Free plan includes 5 scans per month. Flipsight Pro is a subscription: - Monthly: $4.99/month - Annual: $49.99/year (includes a 3-day free trial) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flipsight.ai/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://flipsight.ai/terms.html

Screenshots

ThriftIQ4 screens
Flipsight3 screens

Verdict

The call

ThriftIQ and Flipsight are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ThriftIQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Flipsight sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ThriftIQ versus Flipsight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThriftIQFlipsight
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCooper OvertonJustin Ferrin

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ThriftIQ

Subscriptions2
  • ThriftIQ Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ThriftIQ Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • ThriftIQ Pro Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

Flipsight

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ThriftIQ free?
ThriftIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flipsight free?
Flipsight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ThriftIQ or Flipsight have ads?
Neither ThriftIQ nor Flipsight shows ads.

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