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Head-to-head

5miles vs OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace

5miles 4.7★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 30
Winner OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace
OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 4.8★ · Free + IAP 65

OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace is generally the better choice due to its larger user base and more consistent functionality, despite issues with scammers and ads, while 5miles suffers from severe technical problems and a lack of user activity.

Full reviews: 5miles · OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace

OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace, with its significantly larger user base, offers more opportunities for buying and selling, though users frequently encounter scammers and intrusive ads. 5miles, despite some loyal users, is plagued by critical technical bugs, low listing visibility, and a perceived lack of developer support, making it difficult to use and less effective for transactions.

Head to head

User Activity & Selling Effectiveness edge: OfferUp Buy & Sell MarketplaceR1R3R4R10
5miles Many 5miles users report extremely low views on their listings, with some receiving only one view or none at all, even after weeks or months R1R3R4R36. Sellers often find it a "waste of time" due to lack of traction and a "ghost town" feel R10.
OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace OfferUp users also experience low traffic and difficulty selling, with some reporting no sales after years of use . Many buyers ghost sellers after initial inquiries . However, some users successfully sell items quickly, including cars and large furniture .
App Functionality & Reliability edge: OfferUp Buy & Sell MarketplaceR6R23R24R32
5miles 5miles is frequently reported to have severe technical issues, including freezing, crashing, blank pages, and inability to post items due to bugs like not being able to select item condition R6R23. Users also struggle with sign-in problems and non-functional password recovery R24R32.
OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace OfferUp generally functions, but some users report lag and glitches when scrolling . There are also complaints about new layouts being less user-friendly .
Scams & Safety tieR7R10R16R18
5miles 5miles users report a high prevalence of scam accounts, bots, and fake customer service accounts R10R18. Some users also describe suspicious payment processes and difficulty with account verification R7R16.
OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace OfferUp is also heavily criticized for being "full of spammers and scammers" R66R73R78R88. Users encounter bots and individuals attempting to pay with fraudulent methods R78.
Ads & Monetization edge: 5milesR1R9R12R15
5miles 5miles users complain about frequent and intrusive ads, including game ads that "hijack the experience" R9R12. There are also complaints about needing to use "coins to boost items" and fees, which some feel contribute to low exposure R1R15.
OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace OfferUp is widely criticized for an excessive number of ads, including video ads that auto-play audio, pop-ups, and sensitive click areas that lead to external websites . Users feel these ads are intrusive and degrade the app experience, with some refusing to pay to remove them .
Customer Support & Account Management edge: OfferUp Buy & Sell MarketplaceR7R13R18R20
5miles Many 5miles users report unresponsive customer service, especially regarding scams and account issues R18R20. A significant and concerning issue is the inability to delete accounts, with users reporting that requests are ignored or the option simply doesn't work R7R13R53R55.
OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace OfferUp users report issues with customer support, particularly regarding location settings and account deactivation . Some users mention accounts being closed for using VoIP numbers .
Pick 5miles if

You are willing to contend with significant technical issues and low user activity for the chance to find "killer nuggets" or good deals, and appreciate its simpler ad format compared to OfferUp R12.

Pick OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace if

You prioritize a larger user base and more active marketplace, even if it means dealing with frequent scammers, intrusive ads, and occasional app glitches .

Evidence note: Recent reviews for 5miles are overwhelmingly negative, highlighting severe functionality issues and a perceived abandonment by developers, which contrasts sharply with its high lifetime rating. OfferUp's reviews are more mixed, with a significant portion of recent negative feedback focusing on ads and scammers, but still indicating a more active and functional platform overall.

Frequently asked

Can I delete my account on 5miles?
Many users report that it is impossible to delete their 5miles account, with requests being ignored or the in-app option not working, leading to concerns about personal data retention R7R13R53R55.
Are there many scammers on OfferUp?
Yes, OfferUp users frequently report that the app is "full of spammers and scammers," with many encountering bots and individuals attempting fraudulent payment methods R66R73R78R88.
Why are my listings not getting views on 5miles?
Many 5miles sellers report extremely low listing views, often receiving only one view or none at all, even after extended periods, leading to the perception that the app is a "ghost town" with low user traffic R1R3R4R36.

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. [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!
  3. [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
  4. [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.
  5. [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
  6. [R23] 5miles 5/5 · US Horrible crashes: The app freezes and crashes constantly
  7. [R24] 5miles 1/5 · US Apple sign in doesn’t work: Cannot get signed up for this app.
  8. [R32] 5miles 1/5 · US Very few listings in NC? Unable to do Forgot Password: I don’t know if it’s North Carolina or in general, but only found about 15 items in 50 miles radius for clothing categories. Also, I was registered from NY a while back and the forgot password section shows gray for me and it doesn’t work.
  9. [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
  10. [R16] 5miles 1/5 · US Wtf: You have to have a min of $200 in your physical bank account to sell your items, and they want your card info before you’re allowed to speak with the person who wants to by the item. Sketchy AF!
  11. [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.
  12. [R9] 5miles 3/5 · US Anunció: Estaría mejor si no te diera tanto anuncio!
  13. [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
  14. [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 .
  15. [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
  16. [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
  17. [R53] 5miles 1/5 · US Why do they doesn't have option for the account delete: I just want to delete my account ...
  18. [R55] 5miles 1/5 · US Weird site: Won’t allow u to delete account
  19. [R66] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 3/5 · US Spam and scammers: This app used to be very good. Now is full of spammers and scammers. Why is the OfferUp management doesn’t crack on this and make it the good place used to be to buy and sell items ?
  20. [R73] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 1/5 · US Scammers and misleading listings galore: The app is totally useless and went down the drain. It’s flooded with scammers and misleading posts for services making it impossible to use now.
  21. [R78] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 3/5 · US Watch out for fraud: Within 30 minutes of posting someone had tried to pay with a “certified check” Very slow response rate but that could be due to my particular item. But definitely be aware and on your guard
  22. [R88] OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace 1/5 · US Too many scammers: This app used to be wonderful when it first started now it’s nothing but a bunch of scammers and I don’t know how they’re gonna get a hold of what’s happening on this app. I listed something. It hasn’t even been a whole 24 hours and I’ve been contacted by nothing but scammers trying to scam me from Zelle and Cash app no real buyers
  23. [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”.

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