Comparison

MingoBid vs Drop

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

Head to head
About

MingoBid

Discover local liquidation auctions where brand-name overstock and customer returns start at just $1. Bid on electronics, tools, home goods, and more. Win items at a fraction of retail and enjoy fast local pickup or shipping.

Highlights
  • Items start at $1
  • Bid on electronics, tools, home goods
  • Real photos of items
  • Fast local pickup
  • Secure checkout
  • Outbid and closing soon alerts
Features
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MingoBid is a Sarasota/Bradenton/Venice local liquidation auction — where brand-name overstock, shelf-pulls, and customer returns start from just $1. Big-box stores and warehouses have to clear millions of returned and overstock items. We buy it by the pallet, inspect it, and put it up for auction so you can win it for a fraction of retail — electronics, tools, kitchen gear, home goods, toys, and more. New inventory drops every week. HOW IT WORKS • Browse live auctions — items can start at $1 • Tap to bid, or set a max bid and let MingoBid bid for you • Win it, pay securely, and pick it up local in Sarasota — or have it shipped if eligible • Track everything — your bids, wins, and pickups — right in the app WHY MINGOBID • Real photos of the actual item and its condition — no surprises • Start bidding at $1 with no hidden reserves on most items • Fast local pickup — no waiting on shipping • Secure checkout with your saved card • Get outbid alerts and "closing soon" reminders so you never miss a deal Whether you're a reseller hunting inventory or just love a great deal, MingoBid turns liquidation into a game you can win. Join the flock. Pickup is currently Sarasota-local; select items ship to your door!

About

Drop

Find real-time clearance stock at major retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, Target, and Walmart. Get aisle numbers and avoid paying full price on a variety of home goods and seasonal items. No subscription is needed to access the app's content.

Highlights
  • Real-time clearance stock
  • Major retailer coverage
  • Aisle number information
  • Save on home goods
  • No subscription required
Features
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Real-time clearance stock across Home Depot, Lowe's, Target, and Walmart. See what's actually in stock at stores near you, get the aisle number before you drive out, and stop paying full price on tools, appliances, patio, seasonal, and more. A paid subscription is required to access Drop's content and features. See Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

MingoBid4 screens
Drop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MingoBid at 100% against Drop's 0%. MingoBid also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Drop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. Drop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per 3 months. MingoBid asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MingoBid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drop has 45 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MingoBid's written reviews are positive against 0% of Drop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MingoBid ships an update every 3 weeks, Drop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
MingoBid versus Drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMingoBidDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better2.9 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings445 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#66 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMingoBid LLCPlatePal

Customer experience

MingoBid

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Drop

All ratings45 ratings
Positive48.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative51.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

MingoBid

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Drop

Subscriptions2
  • Drop Premium Quarterly3 Days trial$12.003 Months
  • Drop Premium Monthly3 Days trial$19.001 Month

Questions

Is MingoBid free?
MingoBid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drop free?
Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MingoBid or Drop?
MingoBid is rated higher. MingoBid averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Drop averages 2.9 from 45 ratings.
Do MingoBid or Drop have ads?
MingoBid shows ads; Drop does not.
Which is updated more often, MingoBid or Drop?
MingoBid ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drop every 2 days. Most recently, MingoBid was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drop on October 29, 2026.

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