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Head-to-head

5miles vs craigslist

5miles 4.7★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 30
Winner craigslist
craigslist 4.8★ · Free + IAP 85

Craigslist is the clear winner due to its consistent functionality, higher user activity, and effective selling, while 5miles suffers from numerous technical issues, low visibility, and scam concerns.

Full reviews: 5miles · craigslist

Craigslist consistently delivers on its promise of connecting buyers and sellers, with users reporting quick sales and an easy-to-use platform. In contrast, 5miles is plagued by technical glitches, low listing visibility, and a significant number of scam reports, making it a frustrating experience for many users.

Head to head

Features edge: craigslistR1R6R15R19
5miles 5miles offers features like 'boosts' and '5miles cash' but these are often seen as ineffective or a waste of money by users R1R15. The app also has an in-app chat function R19. However, some users report issues with basic features like setting item condition R6 or signing in .
craigslist Craigslist is praised for its simple and easy-to-use interface . Recent updates have introduced an in-app chat function, which users appreciate for secure and fast communication . Users also value the ability to post quickly and effectively .
Ease of Use edge: craigslistR6R11R13R23
5miles While some users find 5miles easy to navigate and use R11, many report significant difficulties. These include problems with posting items R6, signing in , and the app freezing or crashing R23. The process for deleting accounts is also reported as non-functional and complicated R13R55R56.
craigslist Craigslist is widely lauded for its ease of use, with users describing it as simple, quick, and user-friendly R93. Posting ads is reported as straightforward and fast . Some minor inconveniences include needing to sign in after updates or the default login method .
Reliability edge: craigslistR1R3R4R6
5miles 5miles has significant reliability issues. Users frequently report that their posts get no views R1R3R4R36, the app freezes or crashes R23, and features like posting items or signing in don't work R6. Customer service is also reported as unresponsive R20R50.
craigslist Craigslist is generally considered reliable, with many users stating it "simply works" . Posts often get quick responses and sales R62R93. However, some users experience issues with posts being flagged and taken down , and recent updates have caused errors or removed descriptions for some .
Price/Value edge: craigslistR1R9R12R15
5miles 5miles is free with in-app purchases, but users feel that paid features like 'boosts' are a "waste of money" due to low exposure R1R15. The app is also criticized for frequent ads R9R12 and some users report predatory practices, such as requiring a minimum of $200 in a bank account to sell or being scammed during verification .
craigslist Craigslist is free to use, and many users appreciate its non-ads oriented space . While some posts may require a small fee, users generally find it a valuable platform for selling items quickly . The value is seen in its effectiveness for finding jobs, housing, and selling goods R83R84.
Support tieR10R13R20R50
5miles Customer service for 5miles is widely criticized as unresponsive or unhelpful R20R50. Some users even report encountering fake customer service accounts R10. There are also reports of difficulty deleting accounts, with requests being ignored R13R56.
craigslist Craigslist's support is not frequently mentioned, but users do report issues with posts being flagged without explanation and finding the crowdsourced support forum useless . There are no specific positive mentions of direct customer support, but the app's functionality often negates the need for it .
Pick 5miles if

You are looking for a local marketplace and are willing to navigate significant technical issues and low user engagement, hoping to find a 'killer nugget' deal .

Pick craigslist if

You want a reliable, easy-to-use platform to buy or sell items quickly, especially larger items like cars or furniture, and appreciate a simple, ad-free experience R62R93.

Evidence note: The evidence for 5miles is heavily skewed negative in recent reviews, despite its high lifetime rating. Many positive reviews are short and lack detail, or appear to be from an earlier, more functional version of the app. Craigslist has a more consistent mix of positive and negative, with recent issues primarily around flagging and minor app glitches rather than core functionality.

Frequently asked

Is 5miles a reliable app for selling items?
Based on recent reviews, 5miles is not a reliable app for selling items, with many users reporting zero views on their listings, technical issues preventing posts, and a prevalence of scam accounts R1R3R10R36.
Does Craigslist effectively connect buyers and sellers?
Yes, Craigslist effectively connects buyers and sellers, with numerous users reporting quick sales, finding serious local buyers, and successfully rehoming animals or finding jobs and housing R62R83R84R93.
Are there many scams on 5miles?
Yes, many 5miles users report encountering scam accounts, fake customer service accounts, and being scammed during account verification or purchases, with some calling the entire app a "scam website" R7R10R18R20.
Can I delete my account on 5miles?
Many users report that it is impossible to delete their 5miles account, even when attempting to use the in-app option or contacting customer service, leading to concerns about personal data retention R13R53R55R56.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] 5miles 1/5 · US My Posts Get No Views. What Happened To This App?: I've used this app during the earlier days. It worked great! I had no issues posting ads, getting views, or selling. Then changes were made: auction, boosts, 5miles cash, fees, and so on throughout the years. Fine, developers need to generate revenue, I get it. However, this app seems to be a scam or is broken. None of my ads receive hits, v
  2. [R6] 5miles 3/5 · US Glitch: Idk why but everytime I try to post something on here it won’t let me choose the condition for some reason and I can’t post my product. If you can please fix it asap it would be so helpful
  3. [R15] 5miles 3/5 · US Sales: I wish i could make more sales on here and also list my items without using coins to boost my items. But other than that 5miles is great .
  4. [R19] 5miles 5/5 · US Customer service is top notch for business.: As many of my colleagues know it’s a tough world out there and all it takes is one unhappy or fraudulent customer to try and ruin. Your reputation and business on this platform. I must commend 5 Mile for I have maintained above a 93% rating since 2016 and generate revenue off of here because the platform rewards performance and also protects you by re
  5. [R11] 5miles 5/5 · US Amazing app: This app it’s the easiest quickest and best way to sale or buy anything you need thanks 5Miles
  6. [R13] 5miles 1/5 · US Predatory app: I am writing to formally demand the immediate deletion of my 5miles account and all personal information associated with it, including but not limited to my name, phone number, email address, profile information, and any other personal data maintained in your systems. I have previously submitted multiple requests for account deletion. Despite those requests, my personal information
  7. [R23] 5miles 5/5 · US Horrible crashes: The app freezes and crashes constantly
  8. [R3] 5miles 3/5 · US Needs to be updated: Used to get a lot’s of customers who would view my items, now I only get 1 view each time . Since 5miles doesn’t fix their many broken issues, they are loosing customers!
  9. [R4] 5miles 1/5 · US Good app, low exposure: App is good but like one user noted there’s just not much traction. Creator needs to add more users using incentives. So much potential
  10. [R9] 5miles 3/5 · US Anunció: Estaría mejor si no te diera tanto anuncio!
  11. [R12] 5miles 3/5 · US Meh...it's ok for what it is: Starting with the good...when scrolling thru posts, you get to see the price before having to click on the listing. This saves time & energy. The bad, ADS! Trying to search for something and game ads hijack the experience. I don't have time for that. I get it though...free to use isn't free....the developers need to make money. But I probably would prefer a banner to
  12. [R10] 5miles 1/5 · US Waste of time.: As a seller, it’s pretty much a waste of time. The app is chock full of scam accounts. There are even fake 5miles customer service accounts that have been active all month. They won’t even shut those down. At least they took the counterfeit goods auctions off the home page. I’m sure that chased away a lot of legit buyers. Used to be a great app. Those days are long gone.
  13. [R20] 5miles 1/5 · US Complete scam: Ordered an item almost 3 months ago, still haven’t got anything in the mail and customer service won’t ever respond to you. If you like getting ripped off, wasting your time waiting for nothing and being ignored this is the app for you
  14. [R50] 5miles 1/5 · US no views: lately I been posting items and all i’m getting is 1 view my other posts I have for months also have 1 view . already contacted 5miles and they never replied. 👎🏻
  15. [R36] 5miles 1/5 · US Terrible: Terrible app and it’s super dead. 3 weeks and 0 views with 5 posts. Don’t waste your time with this thing you call a “app”.
  16. [R62] craigslist 5/5 · US This works: Great experience! My car sold quickly for my full asking price. The platform was easy to use, and I connected with serious local buyers. I would definitely recommend Craigslist to anyone selling a vehicle.
  17. [R83] craigslist 1/5 · US Needed a quick roommate: I had one get sick and she couldn’t pay rent in my 3 bed house. found someone to rent out the 3 bedroom so we don’t hit the streets thank you Craigslist
  18. [R84] craigslist 5/5 · US Success: I have been using Craigslist for over 10 years. Craigslist has helped me find a place to live / work on many occasions and has also helped me find quality roommates. It has helped me sell / give away things I no longer want/need. I know this app gets a bad rep sometimes but I would say it has had and continues to have a positive influence on my life. lol
  19. [R93] craigslist 5/5 · US Easy: Even easier than the website used to be. Posted in the morning. Sold before lunch.
  20. [R7] 5miles 1/5 · US Scam website: I couldn't even enter my bank card details properly; even after entering the full link provided, the system wouldn't proceed and just kept making me wait. It’s far too complicated, after finally managing to list an item for sale, the system wouldn't let the listing go through. I suspect this secondhand marketplace app is actually just a way to harvest users' personal data; even after
  21. [R18] 5miles 1/5 · US Easy to scam people: I have been contacting customer service for days, I even reported this person who is using my pictures of my animals for her scam!!! I guess if people are using the app in some kind of way “business is business” right ? Ridiculous. Worse than Craigslist, at least you can flag scams for removal on there. This app is a joke.
  22. [R53] 5miles 1/5 · US Why do they doesn't have option for the account delete: I just want to delete my account ...
  23. [R55] 5miles 1/5 · US Weird site: Won’t allow u to delete account
  24. [R56] 5miles 1/5 · US Account deletion is not possible: You can’t delete your account even though it’s an option and it says account will be deleted. Apps that won’t let you delete your account and data are shady as all. Meta probably owns it Boycott Facebook and all meta products

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store