PicklesLIVE vs AuctionsPlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PicklesLIVE
Participate in live auctions from anywhere with real-time bidding and audio. Browse upcoming auctions, view item images, and access detailed condition reports. Manage your interests by adding items to a watch list.
- Real-time bidding
- Live auctioneer audio
- Browse upcoming auctions
- View item images
- Full condition reports
- Add items to watch list
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PicklesLIVE is a first-class digital auction application providing all Pickles customers with a superior mobile experience - Designed Exclusively for Pickles Buyers, Vendors & Dealers, the PicklesLIVE application provides the ability to attend physical auctions and perform all functions online seamlessly at your fingertips. Features include: • Participate in PicklesLIVE Auctions and place real-time bids from anywhere in the world • Listen to the Pickles Auctioneer call the Auction with real-time audio • Browse upcoming Auctions & View Item Images • Research Items with Full Condition Reports • Add Items to your Watch List Please Note: Use of the PicklesLIVE application requires an active My Pickles Account (Username & Password). If you do not have a My Pickles Account, please register at www.Pickles.com.au or call 1800 005 336 to start Buying & Selling today!
AuctionsPlus
Access Australia's largest online auction platform for livestock, machinery, and property. Browse, bid in real-time, and track results from anywhere. Features include instant purchase options, market insights, and account management.
- Browse and search auctions
- Bid in live auctions
- Buy Now option
- View auction results
- Track favourite lots
- Access market insights
- Manage account and activity
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Discover Australia’s largest online auction platform, right at your fingertips. Browse, bid, and stay updated with live auction results, all in one place. Experience a smoother, more personalised auction experience with our latest updates. Receive real-time notifications, track results, and bid on the go. Use the AuctionsPlus app to: Browse and Search Auctions: Access a wide range of livestock, machinery, and property auctions from across Australia with advanced search filters for category, location, breed, and more. Bid in Live Auctions: Participate in real-time auctions, placing bids on lots of interest as they happen. Buy Now Option: Purchase select lots instantly without waiting for the auction day. View Auction Results: Access detailed auction results, including sale prices and lot outcomes, after each auction. Track Favourite Lots: Save and monitor lots you're interested in, making it easy to stay updated on their status. Access Market Insights: View detailed reports and market trends for livestock and commodities, helping you make informed purchasing decisions. Manage Account and Activity: Easily manage your profile, review your bidding, and purchase history, and track ongoing transactions. Integrated LiveAssess Enjoy our app? Leave us a rating and review. Any questions or feedback? Contact us at info@auctionsplus.com.au.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AuctionsPlus at 46% against PicklesLIVE's 0%. AuctionsPlus also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). PicklesLIVE's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16). 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.
PicklesLIVE ships an update every 5 months, AuctionsPlus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PicklesLIVE | AuctionsPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 45.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pickles Auctions Pty Ltd | AuctionsPlus |
Customer experience
PicklesLIVE
AuctionsPlus
Bugs and requests
PicklesLIVE
Reported bugs
34 issues- App forces re-login repeatedly
- App opens web browser within itself
- App goes to blank screen
- Saved items not showing as saved
- Login button not working
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- White screen on login attempt
- App freezes during bidding
- App sends users in circles
- App crashes after minor traffic
- App soft-locks and requires restart
- Safari has trouble linking to the app
- Login details not recognized
- Sound on live auctions not working
- App does not load
- Registration screen flashes and disappears
- App does not allow login
- App does not allow bidding
- App is difficult to navigate
- App is not intuitive
- App is clunky and laggy
- App is outdated
- App is buggy and unreliable
- App has hidden costs
- App does not have search functionality
- App does not display purchase history
- App does not display referral history
- App has no audio on iPad
- App is not user-friendly
- App workflow is terrible
- App is counterintuitive
- App defies logic
- App is not tested
- App is a rabbit hole
- App is a scam
Requested features
8 requests- Improve app design and usability
- Allow saving login details
- Integrate biometric login
- Fix audio issues on iPad
- Add search tool for make/model
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- Display purchase/referral history
- Improve live auction bidding speed
- Fix issues with website/app integration
AuctionsPlus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PicklesLIVE
No in-app purchases
AuctionsPlus
No in-app purchases
