# Public Surplus Buyers App

> Bid on auctions from public agencies directly from your mobile device.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/webcat.buyersapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/webcat.buyersapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `webcat.buyersapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Webcat, LLC
- **Category:** SHOPPING
- **Downloads:** 211,010
- **Rating:** 2.27 / 5 (668 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.10.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2018-07-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 41 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=webcat.buyersapp)
- **Website:** [http://www.publicsurplus.com](http://www.publicsurplus.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/help/public/privacy.html](https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/help/public/privacy.html)

## Description

The Public Surplus Buyers App empowers users to bid on auctions hosted by public agencies directly from their mobile devices. With real-time bid tracking and notification management, you stay updated on your auction activities effortlessly. The app provides an extensive set of auctions searchable from anywhere, allowing you to participate and complete bids conveniently on the go. Whether you're a casual buyer or a professional bidder, this app simplifies accessing public surplus auctions for a seamless bidding experience.

## Rankings

- #155,148 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `webcat.buyersapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users report frequent login and connectivity problems, crashes, and loading failures. Updates often break compatibility. Some users note occasional functioning and express liking the app when it works, but many have uninstalled or prefer the website. Core issues are authentication, crashes, blank/loading errors, and update-related compatibility problems. Overall sentiment is negative due to reliability concerns.

### Pros

- Occasional functioning when it works
- Some users really like the app
- Apps work some times

### Cons

- Frequent login/authentication failures (cannot login, invalid device)
- App crashes or freezes frequently (crashing, shutting down)
- Not loading / blank screens / network errors (nothing loads, blank window, error messages)
- Update/compatibility issues (old version message, updates breaking the app, device compatibility)
- Account creation and login redirection problems (issues creating accounts, constant username prompts)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/webcat.buyersapp)