Bunch Auctions vs Thomaston Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- View Auction Calendar
- Search Lots
- Save Favorite Lots
- Register for Auctions
- Receive Bid Reminders
- Place Absentee Bids
- Bid Live
- Track Bidding Activity
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Bunch Auctions | Thomaston Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | William Bunch H Auctioneers & Appraiser LLC | Thomaston Place Auction Galleries |
Customer experience
Bunch Auctions
Thomaston Live
In-app purchases
Bunch Auctions
No in-app purchases
Thomaston Live
No in-app purchases
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