Exhibit 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-92379 and 333-45854) of Aptimus, Inc. of our report dated February 28, 2001 relating to the December 31, 2000 and 1999 financial statements and financial statement schedule which appear in this Form 10-K. PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP Seattle, Washington March 29, 2002