Comparison

Bunch Auctions vs Thomaston Live

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

Head to head
About

Bunch Auctions

Browse and bid live on a variety of items including art, antiques, and jewelry. View upcoming auctions, examine items in detail, and participate in live digital bidding or place absentee bids. Manage your account to track purchases and bids.

Highlights
  • Browse upcoming auctions
  • View detailed item listings
  • Follow favorite lots
  • Bid live or place absentee bids
  • View past and live sale results
  • Manage account and purchases
Features
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Browse and bid live with Bunch Auctions, through our new mobile app. View a comprehensive calendar of upcoming auctions at our location in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Search thru our future collections of fine & decorative arts, antiques, jewelry, furniture, Asian arts, and more - all at your fingertips. • Browse upcoming auctions and lots • Zoom for a closer look at items in crisp detail • Follow your favorite lots from any sale • Bid live in our digital showroom or place absentee bids, enjoying the same buyer's premiums as our in-house bidders, with no additional fees • View Results from past sales and monitor live sales results in real-time • Manage your Bunch account, where you can oversee all of your recent purchases, bids, and sale registrations If you have any questions about our services or our mobile app, feel free to contact us at +1 (610) 558-1800 or info@williambunchauctions.com. About William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals Bunch Auctions provides turnkey solutions for estates, individuals, and industry professionals. Our team offers product and market experience for those considering the sale and disposition of their antiques, fine & decorative arts, and appreciable residential contents. We work closely with our consignors and customers to offer superlative service in the buying and selling of their merchandise. With our multifaceted approach towards digital marketing, paired with our new mobile app, we assure that your items are are receiving maximum viewership all around the globe. About William Bunch William H. Bunch, the owner of the auction house bearing his name, has a passion for auctioneering spanning over 30 years. After his studies at University of Delaware, he found himself living in a charming Cecil County, MD farmhouse and attending local auctions in search of appropriate furnishings. Soon after, he began planning a future in the auction business. Becoming a certified auctioneer by Reisch College in Mason, Iowa was the beginning of his formal training as an auctioneer and appraiser. Bill has since put in decades building a nationally respected antique & fine arts auction business based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. In addition to his professional staff, Bunch works closely with respected specialists bearing comprehensive knowledge of market trends and conditions. As a member of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA), the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and a graduate of The Certified Auctioneers Institute, Bill is infinitely qualified, well connected and globally respected in this business. His membership in and generous support of numerous local, regional and national civic organizations attest to his commitment to the community at-large.

About

Thomaston Live

Participate in live auctions from your mobile device. Browse upcoming and past auctions, search for specific items, save favorites, and place bids in real-time. Receive reminders so you never miss an opportunity to bid.

Highlights
  • View Auction Calendar
  • Search Lots
  • Save Favorite Lots
  • Register for Auctions
  • Receive Bid Reminders
  • Place Absentee Bids
  • Bid Live
  • Track Bidding Activity
Features
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The Thomaston Place Auction Galleries 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 Favorite 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.

Screenshots

Bunch Auctions4 screens
Thomaston Live3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thomaston Live at 100% against Bunch Auctions's 0%. Thomaston Live also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Bunch Auctions's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thomaston Live holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Bunch Auctions's written reviews are positive against 100% of Thomaston Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bunch Auctions ships an update every 6 months, Thomaston Live every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bunch Auctions versus Thomaston Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBunch AuctionsThomaston Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB37 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWilliam Bunch H Auctioneers & Appraiser LLCThomaston Place Auction Galleries

Customer experience

Bunch Auctions

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Thomaston Live

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bunch Auctions

No in-app purchases

None

Thomaston Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bunch Auctions free?
Bunch Auctions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thomaston Live free?
Thomaston Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bunch Auctions or Thomaston Live?
Thomaston Live is rated higher. Bunch Auctions averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Thomaston Live averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Bunch Auctions or Thomaston Live have ads?
Thomaston Live shows ads; Bunch Auctions does not.
Which is updated more often, Bunch Auctions or Thomaston Live?
Bunch Auctions ships an update every 6 months, and Thomaston Live every 2 months. Most recently, Bunch Auctions was updated on November 3, 2026 and Thomaston Live on November 4, 2026.

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