iPhone App Sherpa: Garage Sale Guidance

The majority of customer reviews for this app at the App Store are positive, with 21 five-star ratings. Seventeen users gave the app a one-star rating citing various problems such as inability to view maps, problems with directions and unexpected application crashes. These are most likely isolated incidents or bugs that have been fixed in the latest version.

However, one critical user pointed out this app should be attempting to utilize listings from his local newspaper’s classified section, which are available online and still the first choice for garage sale listings in his area. This is a valid point, and although iGarageSale does pull from various non-Craigslist classified Web sites, the developers of the app should put some serious effort into incorporating local newspapers. If they don’t, someone else will,

There is a similar online application called Yard Sale Treasure Map with a simpler, more elegant and toned down interface. For those who read iPhone reviews online, but don’t actually own one, this would be a great alternative for you. Maybe you’ll find a yard sale where someone is actually selling an iPhone ... but don’t hold your breath.

SUMMARY

Application: iGarageSale

Cost: $0.99

Use: Allows users to view details of and get directions to garage sale listings in their area while on the go.

Download iPhone App via iTunes here.