Comparison

Downies Auctions vs Unique Auctions

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

Head to head
About

Downies Auctions

Features
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We’re Australia’s oldest and most trusted coin auction house. Established in 1963, we hold multiple auctions every year. We don’t just sell coins, but also banknotes, medals and tokens, with a generous variety of collectables spread amongst each auction. With the Downies Auction app, you can preview, watch and bid in our auctions from your mobile or tablet device. You’ll be able to take part in our auctions wherever you may be, as you: • Register quickly and easily • Follow lots that you’re interested in • Stay up-to-date with push notifications, making sure you don't miss items of interest • Track your bidding history and activity • Watch live auctions from the convenience of your own home, car or workplace Find that rare coin or banknote – wherever you are. Simple.

About

Unique Auctions

This app connects users with a numismatic auction company for professional evaluations, exhibitions, and auctions of coins and banknotes. It facilitates a global network of collectors and business partners.

Highlights
  • Professional numismatic evaluation
  • Exhibitions and auctions
  • Global collector network
  • Numismatic society memberships
  • Numismatic company subsidiary
Features
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Unique Auctions is owned by one of the main numismatic auction company in Malaysia, Unique World Coin Sdn.Bhd. It is a subsidiary of Unique Discovery (Group) Sdn Bhd which founded in 2013 that provide professional evaluation service, exhibitions and auction. Our business partners are from Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan. We are also a member of Malaysia Numismatic Collector Society, International Bank Note Society, Hong Kong Numismatic Society, Associacao Numismatica De Macau. Through the years, we have build relationships with collectors and business partners from different countries forming a global network and also gain the reputation for good quality of service.

Screenshots

Downies Auctions4 screens
Unique Auctions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Unique Auctions at every 24 months against Downies Auctions's every 50 months. Downies Auctions's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Downies Auctions ships an update every 50 months, Unique Auctions every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Downies Auctions versus Unique Auctions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDownies AuctionsUnique Auctions
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 50 monthsEvery 24 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB135 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDownies Collectables Pty. Ltd.Unique World Coin Sdn. Bhd

In-app purchases

None

Downies Auctions

No in-app purchases

None

Unique Auctions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Downies Auctions free?
Downies Auctions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unique Auctions free?
Unique Auctions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Downies Auctions or Unique Auctions have ads?
Neither Downies Auctions nor Unique Auctions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Downies Auctions or Unique Auctions?
Downies Auctions ships an update every 50 months, and Unique Auctions every 24 months. Most recently, Downies Auctions was updated on October 26, 2026 and Unique Auctions on October 7, 2026.

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