Diecast Collector & Trader-DCT vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Diecast Collector & Trader-DCT's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Diecast Collector & Trader-DCT This App	Carousell: Snap-Sell, Chat-Buy Nemesis	Mercari: Buying & Selling App Contender	Consumer Reports Peer	GOAT – Sneakers & Apparel Peer	StockX - Sneakers and Apparel Peer	ThriftAI: Profit Identifier New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Eric Hamiter	Carousell Pte. Ltd.	Mercari, Inc.	Consumer Reports	1661, Inc.	StockX LLC	Simon Maribo
Category	Shopping	Shopping	Shopping	Shopping	Shopping	Shopping	Shopping
Platform	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	3.2 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5
Ratings Count	6	10,316	1,903,908	63,974	2,003,281	1,217,343	15,531
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Mar 5, 2025	Dec 10, 2012	Aug 6, 2014	Mar 4, 2013	Apr 16, 2015	Jun 6, 2014	Jun 5, 2025
Last Updated	Mar 22, 2025	Apr 29, 2026	Apr 6, 2026	Apr 16, 2026	Apr 9, 2026	Apr 23, 2026	May 12, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	mixed	mixed	-	negative	mixed	negative
Score	60/100	65/100	52/100	-	28/100	55/100	25/100
Praises	-	Efficient buying and selling processes enable quick decluttering of household items for active users	Ease of Use Product Variety	-	Product Selection Ease of Use	Authentication process provides confidence in product legitimacy for sneaker and apparel collectors	Reselling enthusiasts find value in the treasure hunt experience provided by the app interface Convenient identification tools assist beginners in learning about antique and thrift store items
Complaints	-	Inadequate moderation of suspicious accounts allows scammers to persist despite user reports	Fraud and Lack of Protection Poor Customer Support	-	Inaccessible Customer Support Shipping Failures	Post-update technical regressions cause navigation failures and search functionality issues for mobile users	Deceptive subscription practices and forced payment walls frustrate users during the initial setup process Inaccurate image recognition and slow search performance fail to match free competitor tool capabilities
Requests	-	Implementation of user rating filters would help buyers identify and avoid untrustworthy sellers	-	-	-	Order bundling functionality to reduce total shipping and processing costs per transaction	Transparent pricing and free access to basic search features are requested by potential users
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Established editorial authority in the UK diecast market Pocketmags account sync reduces cross-platform churn	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	Exclusive Mercari Japan inventory access Broad category support beyond fashion Streamlined 'Sell in Seconds' UI	-	Superior AR try-on technology Strongest market share in pre-owned/vintage sneakers High-end editorial and lifestyle branding	Verification process functions as a trust barrier Real-time market data drives high-frequency trading	AI-driven profit prediction engine automates inventory valuation Cloud-synced scan history builds a personal database of inventory leads
Weaknesses	0.9★ iOS-Android rating gap indicates platform-specific UX friction Subscription-only marketplace limits liquidity compared to free-to-list rivals	Ineffective scam moderation drives negative sentiment Persistent login bugs disrupt user access post-update Slow payment processing creates friction for sellers	Perceived buyer-bias in dispute resolution Automated/unresponsive customer support Critical login and account stability bugs	-	Extreme customer support latency (30+ days) Unreliable shipping via SWIFT courier Broken search filters and UI stability issues	High processing fees per item Technical regressions in the latest update No order-bundling functionality	Subscription-only model triggers high refund rates AI identification engine frequently misclassifies item categories Persistent scanning errors during store visits
Pricing	subscription	freemium	freemium	freemium	free	freemium	subscription
Momentum	Steady	Intense	Maintenance	Intense	Maintenance	Active	Active
Update Cadence	3 versions	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~7d avg	5 versions, ~9d avg	5 versions	5 versions, ~8d avg	5 versions, ~7d avg	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~8d avg

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