PBR Auctions vs Switzer’s Auction
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PBR Auctions
Discover and bid on thousands of items in real-time auctions or buy them instantly. Securely pay with PayPal and have your purchases shipped directly to you. Keep track of desired items with a watch list.
- Browse thousands of items
- Bid or Buy Now in real-time
- Secure PayPal payments
- Item shipping
- Watch list functionality
- View item images and details
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-Browse thousands or items for auction or sale. -Bid or Buy Now in real time through your mobile device at any time. -Pay for items via PayPal and have your items shipped to you. -Add items to your watch list for more efficient navigation. -Inspect the items with images posted to each listing. -View detailed information for all auction items with condition stated.
Switzer’s Auction
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Welcome to the Switzer’s Auction App. Switzer’s Auction & Appraisal Service has been in business since 1978. They concentrate on satisfying the needs of Collectors & Estate Executors. Licensed for all categories, they are here to serve. View and bid anytime and anywhere with the Switzer's Auctions App. Keep track of all auctions and receive real-time outbid notifications on items you bid on. Key Features of our Auction Bidding App • Available on all iOS devices • Fully integrated audio/video straight from the auction floor • The best auction app available for choice bidding • Push notifications to allow bidders to stay in the action • Increased security, encryption and privacy • Faster loading and smoother browsing experience • Manage items (Won, Lost, Winning, Losing) • Browsing of auction catalogs with photos, descriptions and easy use absentee bidding • The most user-friendly app to use in the industry
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PBR Auctions at every 6 weeks against Switzer’s Auction's every 6 months. PBR Auctions also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PBR Auctions ships an update every 6 weeks, Switzer’s Auction every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PBR Auctions | Switzer’s Auction |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 209 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Numa Technologies Corporation | Live Auction Group |
In-app purchases
PBR Auctions
No in-app purchases
Switzer’s Auction
No in-app purchases
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