RKT Auctions vs Shapiro Auctions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RKT Auctions
Participate in live auctions for a variety of specialty items, including jewelry, art, and collectibles. Bid in real-time, leave absentee bids, and browse upcoming auction catalogs directly from your mobile device.
- Live auction bidding
- Absentee bidding
- Watch live auctions
- Listen to live auctions
- View upcoming auctions
- Browse auction catalogs
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RFT Auctions is the mobile app for Australia’s leading weekly auctioneer – Raffan Kelaher & Thomas. Based in Sydney, Australia, Raffan Kelaher & Thomas has a range of specialty auctions to cater for all tastes and budgets, including Jewellery & Silver, Fine & Decorative Arts, Australiana, 20th Century Design, Toys & Dolls, Linen & Lace, Australian Cedar and Oriental Arts. With the RKT Auctions app you can bid live and leave absentee bids at our specialty auctions, watch and listen to live auctions, see our upcoming auctions and review our catalogues. We look forward to seeing you at an auction online soon!
Shapiro Auctions
Participate in live auctions for fine art, decorative art, rare books, and more from your mobile device. Preview upcoming sales, receive notifications, and bid remotely with a simple interface.
- Preview upcoming auctions
- Receive bid notifications
- Place absentee bids
- Bid live with swipe interface
- Track bidding activity
- Watch live sales
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The Shapiro Auctions App lets you view our Auction Calendar and Bid Live in our Auctions from your mobile device. Participate in our Auctions from anywhere using your mobile device and unlock the following features: — View the Auction Calendar of Upcoming and Past Auctions. — Search Lots. — Save Favourite Lots. — Register for Upcoming Auctions. — Receive reminders to ensure you never miss a chance to Bid in an Auction. — Leave Absentee Bids. — Bid Live. — Track your Bidding Activity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shapiro Auctions at every 5 months against RKT Auctions's every 20 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RKT Auctions ships an update every 20 months, Shapiro Auctions every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RKT Auctions | Shapiro Auctions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Raffan Kelaher & Thomas Pty Ltd | Shapiro Auctions LLC |
Customer experience
RKT Auctions
Shapiro Auctions
In-app purchases
RKT Auctions
No in-app purchases
Shapiro Auctions
No in-app purchases
Questions
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