# HiBid

> Mobile platform for browsing, registering, and bidding in live and timed auctions. (iPhone/iPad app by 402 Ventures, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hibid/id1644939466 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [402 Ventures, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644939468)
- Category: Shopping, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.72/5 from 5,404 App Store ratings · 78 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 95 MB
- Released: 2022-10-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hibid/id1644939466/reviews.md

## What is HiBid?

With the HiBid app, you can use your mobile device to:
*Browse or search our detailed catalogs to find the items you desire
*Register with your bidding information to buy the items that interest you most
*Place absentee bids ahead of the live sales
*Bid in real-time featuring our live auction technology with audio and video
*Bid on online-only auctions timed auctions with real time countdowns and competitive bidding
*Manage your account, keep track of the items you are bidding on, watching, and even make notes
*Receive push notifications about upcoming events and lots you've watched and/or bid on

## Key features

- Browse detailed item catalogs
- Register for bidding
- Place absentee bids
- Real-time live auctions
- Online-only timed auctions
- Account management and tracking
- Push notifications

## What do users think of HiBid?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Decent performance
- 💡 Variety of auctions

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy scrolling
- 🐛 Inaccurate bid updates
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes during bidding
- Watchlist not working properly
- Inconsistent auction data display
- Inability to resume previous search

**Most requested features**

- Add watch list functionality
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Provide more detailed auction information
- Better sync between app and website

## Recent user reviews (10 of 78)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hibid/id1644939466/reviews.md

### 2/5 — too many bugs

*2024-12-06*

app crashes too often, can’t scroll to far before it starts slowing down and eventually crashing out, watch list sometimes glitches and can’t scroll to the bottom of your own watch list before it shoots back up.

### 3/5 — Love the app but lots of problems

*2024-11-09*

While I’m obsessed with this app, it leaves much to be desired in terms of functionality and usability. It crashes 75% of the time, conveniently when you’ve scrolled through about 75% of an auction’s inventory, forcing you to have to restart and scroll all the way to that position again if you want to view the rest of it. Speaking of which, it does not let you start where you left off. Also, you have to go through many steps before you can view auctions that you’re interested in. It’s a very old school app that was probably designed by a junior developer who has long quit the job because they were being asked to do everything and not getting paid enough for it. 

HiBid needs to invest in their developers…

### 3/5 — Good but could use extra features

*2024-11-03*

Wish there was an option to save specific auction stores for favourite place to bid

### 1/5 — No Watch List

*2024-10-19*

I’ve been using HiBid for years on the website, and finally decided to try out the app. Login was easy but the first thing I wanted to do was check my watch list. Well, I’ve looked everywhere, there is no watch list feature. What’s the ooint of clucking the star on an item to add to watch list, if there is mo way to find them later? That alone makes it a useless app for me, I’ll go back to using the website

### 2/5 — Poor performance in app

*2024-10-07*

I like HiBid, I’ll start there. But this app does not perform well as a live auction bidding platform. Several times now, I have had the highest bid, and watched the lot close just to exit the app and return later to find that I was actually outbid on the item. This is extremely frustrating. The search function also does not work according to basic logic and reason. I’ve had to learn by trial and error how to execute a valid search. The last two complaints I have are minor but it would be nice if the payment/pickup terms and shipping options were easier to see on the auction catalog and lots page. This would make bidding much quicker and more organized. And finally, the method for adding items to the watchlist is difficult and the area to click is very small so there’s a lot of unintentional clicks into items. Adding a swipe feature to the lots would solve this issue and would also be an easy and useful option for placing a quick bid. And for goodness sake, add some item descriptions.

### 2/5 — Outbid

*2024-09-15*

Using this platform, I have been the high bidder when the bidding closes. For several minutes it says I am winning and then inexplicably shows me that I have been outbid. The time remaining showing on the watchlist is not always accurate. I think some auctions also end early. Companies running their auctions on this platform could make more money if the platform accepted more increased bids. I would have bid my items up more but I thought I had already won.

### 1/5 — Bad ui

*2024-09-12*

On the website there is a symbol for when an auction does not offer shipping, but on this app no such symbol is used and I put out bids only to later find that that auction does not offer shipping. Needs to be addressed asap. 

The app also feels like it’s running 15 frames per second with how stuttery the scrolling feels.

The only upside I’ve found is that I don’t have to constantly refresh a browser because a page won’t load randomly

### 1/5 — Constantly glitching & won’t allow bidding

*2024-09-10*

I was very excited to find this app. Made a few successful purchases from local auctions, but then all of a sudden HiBid stopped allowing me to register for any auctions. I reached out to the auction companies directly and confirmed that it was HiBid not allowing me to register not the auction companies. I tried contacting HiBid multiple times, but to no luck. I don’t recommend this app to anyone.

### 1/5 — Horrible App, Even worse auctioneers.

*2024-08-26*

My last review negative never got submitted,  but I’m going to come back and leave another as this is the final straw.     The app logged me out and wouldn’t let me log back in during a huge auction I was bidding on.     There are endless problems between the HiBid applications and the auctioneers that use the platform.   It’s not going to exist if they don’t lose the ancient methods. You’re better off using any other platform. I hope you can’t afford to keep your servers running. I come to spend & you have lost me.

### 2/5 — App keeps failing

*2024-08-09*

I started using the Hibid website before I learned about this app. After i set up my account on my phone I was able to use it for a few days before it locked me out and wouldn’t recognize the password. I deleted the app and reinstalled my account. But a couple days later (today) it locked me out again. Again I deleted and reinstalled but it didn’t last a day before locking me out again. Very frustrating! I’m going to reinstall one more time. If it happens again I’m deleting the app for good.
— With all the complaints I’ve been reading about, how on earth does this app have a 4.7 rating???

## Frequently asked questions about HiBid

### What can I do with the HiBid app?

The HiBid app allows you to browse detailed catalogs, register to bid on items, place absentee bids before live sales, and participate in real-time live auctions with audio and video. You can also bid in online-only timed auctions and manage your account to track watched items and bids.

### How do I bid on items?

To bid on items, you first need to register with your bidding information within the app. Once registered, you can place absentee bids ahead of live sales or bid in real-time during live auctions. The app also supports bidding on online-only timed auctions with countdowns.

### Is the HiBid app free to use?

Yes, the HiBid app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a free platform for accessing and participating in auctions.

### What kind of auctions can I participate in?

You can participate in a variety of auctions through the HiBid app. This includes live auctions featuring audio and video for real-time bidding, as well as online-only timed auctions that have competitive bidding with real-time countdowns.

### Can I track items I'm interested in?

Yes, the app provides comprehensive account management features. You can keep track of the items you are bidding on, items you are watching, and even make personal notes about them. You will also receive push notifications for upcoming events and lots you've watched or bid on.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2025-01-06

UI Updates / Improvements

### 1.4.2 — 2024-08-01

Bug Fixes:
- Login Issues

Additional Changes:
- UI Updates / Improvements
- Minor Bug Fixes

### 1.4.0 — 2024-07-24

New Features:
- Email Verification

Additional Changes:
- UI Updates / Improvements
- Minor Bug Fixes

### 1.3.10 — 2024-03-25

- UI Updates / Improvements
- Minor Bug Fixes

### 1.3.9 — 2024-03-13

- UI Updates / Improvements
- Minor Bug Fixes

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## More apps by 402 Ventures, LLC

- [Auction Flex Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auction-flex-mobile/id999834273)

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