Comparison

Spink Live vs HJB Auctions

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spink Live

Participate in live auctions for collectibles like stamps, coins, and wine from your mobile device. Preview upcoming items, track lots of interest, and bid in real-time.

Highlights
  • Preview auctions
  • Watch live auctions
  • Bid in real-time
  • Track lots of interest
  • Receive lot notifications
  • View bidding history
Features
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Spink is the world's leading auctioneer of stamps, coins, banknotes, medals, bonds & shares, autographs, books and wine. Since its foundation in 1666, the Spink name has become synonymous with tradition, experience and integrity. Holder of royal warrants and numerous records for prices achieved at auction, Spink offers an unparalleled range of services to collectors worldwide. Headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Switzerland, Spink holds over 70 auctions a year. With the Spink Live app you can preview, watch and bid in our auctions on your mobile or tablet device. Participate in our sales while on the go and gain access to following features: Quick registration Following upcoming lots of your interest Getting notifications on lots of your interest Track bidding history and activity Watch live auctions For further information about bidding in a particular sale please contact the relevant Spink office: Spink UK auctionteam@spink.com +44 20 7563 4000 Spink USA usa@spink.com +1 646 941 8664 Spink China china@spink.com +852 3952 3000 Spink Asia singapore@spink.com +852 3952 3000 Spink Switzerland switzerland@spink.com +41 91 911 62 00

About

HJB Auctions

Features
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Established in 1964, Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. is located in downtown Chicago's business and financial district at 31 North Clark Street. This location has been a coin store since the 1940's and Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. has conducted its business from this location since 1989. Our facilities include a ground-level retail store and gallery on Clark Street. There are displays of U.S. and Foreign coins and currency, as well as a large selection of books and supplies for the collector. Our offices, located on the upper floors of the building, above the store are dedicated to ancient coins and classical antiquities. Harlan J. Berk, Ltd has long been a pioneer in the ancient coin market and has handled nearly every major rarity known.

Screenshots

Spink Live4 screens
HJB Auctions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HJB Auctions at 13.0 against Spink Live's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spink Live versus HJB Auctions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpink LiveHJB Auctions
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB76 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSPINK AND SON LTDHarlan J. Berk, Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Spink Live

No in-app purchases

None

HJB Auctions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spink Live free?
Spink Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HJB Auctions free?
HJB Auctions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spink Live or HJB Auctions have ads?
Neither Spink Live nor HJB Auctions shows ads.

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