Marketplace comparison
Approck vs Acquire.com
Both platforms offer help with a sale. The useful distinction is whether your business and required support fit an app-focused process or Acquire.com’s startup and SaaS marketplace.
This comparison is published by Approck. It uses the platforms’ own published information and our seller service description; the recommendations below are our assessment of seller fit.
Prices are in USD. Sources were checked on September 15, 2026; confirm the applicable quote, eligibility, and agreement before listing.
Which process fits your sale?
Consider Approck
Your main asset is a subscription mobile app, and store economics, buyer screening, and app transfer preparation are central to the sale — handled by the platform, not left to you.
Consider Acquire.com
You want a software/startup marketplace with published pricing tiers, acquisition support, and included escrow; confirm that your app fits its current acceptance criteria.
Approck vs Acquire.com: comparison table
| Metric | Approck | Acquire.com |
|---|---|---|
| Seller fit | Mobile app founders and studios. | Startup marketplace with a strong SaaS focus; check eligibility for your business. |
| Seller costs | No upfront fee; published seller success fee of 7–10%. Confirm the rate and fee base in your agreement. | Below $250k asking price: 8% + $25/month; $250k–$1M: 7% + $50/month; above $1M: 6% + $100/month. |
| Sale support | Valuation guidance, buyer screening, negotiation support, and app transfer coordination. | Acquisition expert support; additional Guided service has its own SaaS eligibility requirements. |
| Diligence preparation | Store financial context, subscription analytics, traffic history, and technical/transfer materials. | Listing preparation, synchronized metrics, and deal support; verify the scope for store-based subscription revenue. |
| Payment and handover | Agree the payment provider, costs, milestones, and acceptance conditions for your deal; Approck coordinates the transfer. | Seller pricing advertises included escrow through its partners. App transfer work still needs an agreed owner. |
Put the pricing tiers into a real budget
For a hypothetical $100,000 asking price and completed sale after three billed months, Acquire.com’s published lower tier gives $8,000 in closing fees plus $75 in listing fees. Approck’s published range gives $7,000–$10,000 before separately agreed costs. Neither calculation includes tax or a guarantee of closing.
The asking-price tier and the final transaction value are different inputs. Confirm treatment of price changes, deferred payments, and the final fee base in your quote rather than applying one headline percentage to every deal.
Choose the support you actually need
Acquire.com includes an acquisition expert and escrow — built around SaaS and startup deals. Ask who will review subscription cohorts, store payouts, refund patterns, and the specific transfer dependencies of your app.
If the business combines mobile subscriptions with web SaaS, show each revenue stream separately. A marketplace’s category label does not establish whether its buyer audience or advisory service fits that mix. For a pure mobile app, compare how each team will prepare store data and coordinate the handover.
Sources and published terms
Frequently asked questions
Is Acquire.com the same brand formerly called MicroAcquire?
Acquire.com is the current brand. This comparison uses current Acquire.com seller information; an older MicroAcquire fee schedule is not a reliable quote.
Does Acquire.com provide support and escrow?
Yes. Its seller page advertises acquisition support and included escrow. Confirm the service scope for your app and any advisory-program eligibility.
Which platform costs less?
It depends on the deal and time listed — Acquire.com adds a monthly charge for as long as you stay listed, while Approck has no upfront or recurring fee. Compare the applicable closing fee, recurring listing charges, payment costs, and service scope at the same sale price.
Can a mobile app use Acquire.com?
Check the current acceptance criteria with Acquire.com. A mobile app with recurring revenue may need different diligence and handover work from a web SaaS business.
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