| Core Identity |
| Developer | Murad Elhush | Carousell Pte. Ltd. | eBay Inc. | Mercari, Inc. | CarGurus | StockX LLC | Poshmark, Inc. | thredUP |
| Category | Shopping | Shopping | Shopping | Shopping | Shopping | Shopping | Shopping | Shopping |
| Platform | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 75 | 10,316 | 4,969,169 | 1,903,908 | 628,297 | 1,217,343 | 1,018,320 | 300,080 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2021 | Dec 10, 2012 | Jan 31, 2019 | Aug 6, 2014 | Feb 11, 2014 | Jun 6, 2014 | Oct 13, 2011 | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Last Updated | Feb 4, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | May 2, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | mixed | mixed | negative | mixed | mixed | mixed | terrible | - |
| Score | 45/100 | 65/100 | 25/100 | 52/100 | 55/100 | 55/100 | 25/100 | - |
| Praises | - Simplified listing process allows users to post items for sale in seconds
| - Efficient buying and selling processes enable quick decluttering of household items for active users
| - Wide product variety and auction features provide a reliable shopping experience for many buyers
| - Ease of Use
- Product Variety
| - Effective search functionality allows users to quickly locate specific vehicle makes and models
| - Authentication process provides confidence in product legitimacy for sneaker and apparel collectors
| - AI-assisted listing tools simplify the process of creating new item descriptions for sellers
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| Complaints | - Prevalent scam attempts and bot activity compromise the safety of the marketplace
| - Inadequate moderation of suspicious accounts allows scammers to persist despite user reports
| - Forced integration of live streaming content clutters the interface and obscures vital navigation tabs
- Nonexistent human customer support and reliance on unhelpful automated bots frustrate users during disputes
| - Fraud and Lack of Protection
- Poor Customer Support
| - Recent search interface changes make browsing models and filtering results significantly more difficult
| - Post-update technical regressions cause navigation failures and search functionality issues for mobile users
| - Post-update interface changes disrupt core shopping workflows and hide essential navigation buttons
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| Requests | - Improved moderation tools to report and block scammers more effectively
| - Implementation of user rating filters would help buyers identify and avoid untrustworthy sellers
| - User-controlled settings to permanently disable live streaming content and associated notifications
| - | - Advanced filtering options for specific vehicle features like sunroofs or home delivery availability
| - Order bundling functionality to reduce total shipping and processing costs per transaction
| - Grouping functionality for liked items from the same seller to facilitate easier bundling
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Minimalist listing flow reduces supply-side friction
- Global market presence provides diverse inventory pools
- In-app chat facilitates immediate negotiation
| - AI-assisted listing tool reduces time-to-market for sellers
- Chat-first interface lowers negotiation barriers for local handoffs
- Certified listing program builds trust in high-value categories
| - Global logistics infrastructure scales cross-border trade
- Authenticity Guarantee builds trust in high-value categories
- My Garage filter increases auto-part conversion
| - Exclusive Mercari Japan inventory access
- Broad category support beyond fashion
- Streamlined 'Sell in Seconds' UI
| - Proprietary deal-rating system reduces buyer decision friction
- AI-driven search functionality enables natural language queries
- Deep financing integration captures high-intent lead data
| - Verification process functions as a trust barrier
- Real-time market data drives high-frequency trading
| - Live-stream auction format (Posh Shows) expands ad-inventory and transaction volume
- AI-driven listing tools reduce time-to-market for seller inventory
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| Weaknesses | - High-frequency scam activity erodes user trust
- Aggressive ad-monetization prompts user frustration
- Lack of clear recourse for account bans
| - Ineffective scam moderation drives negative sentiment
- Persistent login bugs disrupt user access post-update
- Slow payment processing creates friction for sellers
| - 0.7★ rating gap between iOS and Android
- Lack of human support during disputes
- Forced UI bloat from live-shopping tabs
| - Perceived buyer-bias in dispute resolution
- Automated/unresponsive customer support
- Critical login and account stability bugs
| - Recent search UI regression increases navigation taps
- Persistent technical instability on the latest version
- Inaccurate filter logic returns irrelevant results
| - High processing fees per item
- Technical regressions in the latest update
- No order-bundling functionality
| - 0.3★ rating gap between iOS and Android platforms
- High commission fees relative to zero-fee competitors
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| Pricing | freemium | freemium | freemium | freemium | free | freemium | free | free |
| Momentum | Maintenance | Intense | Steady | Maintenance | Maintenance | Active | Active | Intense |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions, ~23d avg | 5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~7d avg | 4 versions, ~15d avg | 5 versions, ~9d avg | 5 versions, ~5d avg | 5 versions, ~7d avg | 5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~7d avg | 5 versions |
