Eldred's vs Strauss & Co
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eldred's
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The Eldred's 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.
Strauss & Co
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About Strauss & Co: Strauss & Co is South Africa’s leading auction house focussing on fine and decorative arts, jewellery, collectibles and wine. Its annual programme of events consists of five live auctions – three held in Cape Town, and two presented in Johannesburg – and up to eight online-only auctions. It began its digital journey in 2013 and in 2020 successfully hosted South Africa’s first-ever virtual live auction. Strauss & Co is committed to education and community engagement; to this end, it underwrites various initiatives including bursaries, charity events, public lectures and exhibitions. Strauss & Co was awarded the prestigious Chairman’s Premier Award at the 2018 annual BASA Awards for its sustained and extraordinary commitment to the arts in South Africa. www.strausssart.co.za
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Strauss & Co at every 5 weeks against Eldred's's every 7 months. Strauss & Co also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
Eldred's ships an update every 7 months, Strauss & Co every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eldred's | Strauss & Co |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Robert C Eldred Co. Inc | Strauss & Co (Pty) Ltd |
In-app purchases
Eldred's
No in-app purchases
Strauss & Co
No in-app purchases
