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MacForce - Apple Authorized Service Provider

Computer repair service · Portland, OR · reviewed since 2010

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%44+24Reliability 24%22+5.3Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Experts Score= 48Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.48SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#39 of 39 apple repair servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 0%
4.5 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · 7 photos
85%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
15.4%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
12%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

MacForce - Apple Authorized Service Provider at a glance

Google reviewers rate MacForce 4.5 out of 5 based on 94 reviews, noting that the owner responded to 12% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the shop for friendly staff, quick turnaround times, reasonable pricing, and helpful advice regarding Apple devices. Common services include screen replacements, data recovery, and battery fixes, with many preferring this location over Apple Stores for its efficiency. However, some low-star reviews criticize the shop for evasive pricing practices, high diagnostic fees, and occasional communication errors regarding appointments.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 94 reviews (85% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 94 Google reviews (88 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 12% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 19, 2026.
  • Service: Apple Repair Service serving Portland, Oregon.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other apple repair services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction44Reliability22Craft & service100Value93Momentum100Replies to reviews81Satisfaction: 44 (median 92)Reliability: 22 (median 89)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 93 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 81 (median 74)
This companyApple Repair Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.MacForce - Apple Authorized Service Provider: 44/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.C
44
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.MacForce - Apple Authorized Service Provider: 22/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.D
22
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.MacForce - Apple Authorized Service Provider: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.MacForce - Apple Authorized Service Provider: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
93
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.MacForce - Apple Authorized Service Provider: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.MacForce - Apple Authorized Service Provider: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 74.A
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Star ratings

94 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars8085%
  • 4 stars11%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars22%
  • 1 star1011%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 88 written reviews

  • Praise16992%
  • Complaints158%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude4424%
  • Speed & response3620%
  • Price & value2916%
  • Would recommend2815%
  • Quality & results2413%
  • Communication127%
  • Honesty & trust116%

What customers talk about

We read 88 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Their prices are very reasonable and they are always very knowledgeable about anything Apple.”
  • “They were knowledgeable, efficient and got my phone back to me within a few hours.”
  • “They’ve helped me with my computer at least two times, honoring the AppleCare and giving me as fair of a price as possible.”
    “Luckily I was able to recover my data myself and not send it to the company they recommended for up to a $5,000 data recovery fee.”
  • “Will recommend to family and friends if they’re in need.”
    “Nope, never again.”
  • “Had an amazing experience with troubleshooting connection problems.”
    “They turned me away because of my disabilities and weren’t willing to accommodate worst service I’ve ever had.”
  • “MacForce subsequently followed up and sent someone else out to help me and I’d like to acknowledge their excellent customer support.”
  • “They are real honest unlike so many vendors these days.”
    “Charging $40 for duplicating very low effort work is sketchy at best and fraudulent at worst.”

People customers mention

  • Travis 10 reviews
  • Steven 4 reviews
  • Store 3 reviews
  • Matt 3 reviews
  • Air 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Amanda3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Great customer service, fast repair/turnaround. Will recommend to family and friends if they’re in need.

josephLocal Guide · 34 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Our family has been using Macforce ever since my spouse dropped her brand new 2012 MacBook when it fell out of her backpack when forgetting to zip it up. Their prices are very reasonable and they are always very knowledgeable about anything Apple. In the last few years, they have become an official Repair station…

Charles4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I had an issue with my iPhone while traveling and stopped in. Travis and team gave me excellent advice free of charge. Excellent shop! Highly recommended.

MicheleLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

MacForce was super nice and repaired my Iphone screen that was still under warranty for 5 more days.... They were knowledgeable, efficient and got my phone back to me within a few hours. The shop was clean and pleasant.

KateLocal Guide · 41 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

I think they are great! They are real honest unlike so many vendors these days. And will tell you if they can do something simple over the counter to help you. You can trust them!

BarbarootooLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

I like these folks. They could have made me feel like a dummy for not knowing it was the screen saver that cracked and not my screen, but they were completely kind about that AND took time to invite me to return for other services if I ever needed them. I will definitely return if a need arises. Thanks Aaron for being kind about my ignorance today!

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 94 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Team members customers mention
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Amanda B3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great customer service, fast repair/turnaround. Will recommend to family and friends if they’re in need.

joseph ulrichLocal Guide · 34 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our family has been using Macforce ever since my spouse dropped her brand new 2012 MacBook when it fell out of her backpack when forgetting to zip it up. Their prices are very reasonable and they are always very knowledgeable about anything Apple. In the last few years, they have become an official Repair station for Apple so you can avoid going to the always snooty and always full of delays Apple stores here in Portland. I’ve been to both of the Apple stores and I avoid them like the plague. In contrast to the Apple stores staff who treat you like you’re an annoyance, Macforce is straightforward and customer savvy. They recently diagnosed and replaced my son‘s AirPod threes through Apple support who now recognizes them as an Repair center. You might have to remind Appleof this because it’s a newer thing in the last few years.

Charles Heffernan4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Charles has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had an issue with my iPhone while traveling and stopped in. Travis and team gave me excellent advice free of charge. Excellent shop! Highly recommended.

Hallie Stones9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Hallie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had an amazing experience with troubleshooting connection problems. Thank you!

Michele WongLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michele has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

MacForce was super nice and repaired my Iphone screen that was still under warranty for 5 more days.... They were knowledgeable, efficient and got my phone back to me within a few hours. The shop was clean and pleasant.

Kate CalvertLocal Guide · 41 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kate has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I think they are great! They are real honest unlike so many vendors these days. And will tell you if they can do something simple over the counter to help you. You can trust them!

BarbarootooLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Barbarootoo has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I like these folks. They could have made me feel like a dummy for not knowing it was the screen saver that cracked and not my screen, but they were completely kind about that AND took time to invite me to return for other services if I ever needed them. I will definitely return if a need arises. Thanks Aaron for being kind about my ignorance today!

mike mcgrathLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

MacForce was quick to respond to my request but the technician they sent out really wasn’t much help. Didn’t really instill much confidence after having to hunt around for how to do things. Nice enough guy, just not worth the $160 in my opinion. I really need someone to hold my hand, I guess I needed to be clearer on my needs. MacForce subsequently followed up and sent someone else out to help me and I’d like to acknowledge their excellent customer support. Very impressed. In a world awash in mediocrity MacForce really rises above!

Aron Daniels2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Best authorized mac repair shop in Portland. Everyone here provides friendly, fast service. I’ve had to come in twice recently for a screen replacement and both times they offered great suggestions and advice to lower the cost of the repair. They also offer rental computers while yours is being fixed, which has been a total lifesaver. Highly recommend this place, I won’t be taking my products anywhere else.

Response from the owner · 11 months ago

Thanks Aron! We love to keep our customers happy. Word-of-mouth and good reviews have treated us very kindly for the past 30+ years.

emily stuart2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews emily has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Revived my laptop and recovered my data same-day. Travis was super friendly and helpful, and kept me updated during the process.

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