Comparison

Cowley Abbott vs Phillips

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

Head to head
About

Cowley Abbott

Features
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Located in Toronto, Cowley Abbott holds live auctions of Important Canadian Art semi-annually and online auctions monthly. The firm has witnessed record-breaking sales of historical, post-war and contemporary works of art by Canada's celebrated artists, as well as the work of international artists of renown. Cowley Abbott has been featured through national media outlets including CBC, CTV, The Globe and Mail, The National Post and Canadian Art magazine. With the Cowley Abbott app, you can preview, watch and bid in our live auctions from your mobile / tablet device. Participate in our sales while on-the-go and gain access to the following features: •Quick Registration •Following upcoming lots of interest •Push notifications to ensure you engage on items of interest •Track bidding history and activity •Watch live auctions

About

Phillips

Participate in global auctions for 20th and 21st-century art, design, and luxury items. Buy, sell, and explore curated collections with real-time bidding and expert valuations.

Highlights
  • Browse upcoming auctions
  • Track favorite lots
  • Place real-time bids
  • Submit items for appraisal
  • Explore by maker
  • Set custom alerts
Features
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Buy, sell, and explore with the Phillips Online app. Explore upcoming auctions, track favorite lots, place real-time bids, and enjoy seamless access to our world-class auctions. BUY — place bids effortlessly in our live and online auctions. SELL — submit images of your property to our experts for complimentary valuations and appraisals.​ EXPLORE — browse works by your favorite makers, create an account, register to bid, and set custom alerts.​ ​ About Phillips​ Phillips is modernizing the collecting experience for all.​ As a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st-century works, Phillips offers dedicated expertise in Modern & Contemporary Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewels. Auctions and exhibitions are primarily held in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, with representative offices based throughout Europe, the United States, and Asia. Phillips offers a regular selection of live and online auctions, as well as items available for immediate purchase. Phillips also offers a range of services across all aspects of collecting, including private sales, appraisals, valuations, and fiduciary planning.

Screenshots

Cowley Abbott4 screens
Phillips4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phillips at fortnightly against Cowley Abbott's every 20 months. Cowley Abbott's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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

Cowley Abbott ships an update every 20 months, Phillips fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cowley Abbott versus Phillips: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCowley AbbottPhillips
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB184 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperConsignor Auctions LimitedPhillips Auctioneers LLC

In-app purchases

None

Cowley Abbott

No in-app purchases

None

Phillips

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cowley Abbott free?
Cowley Abbott is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phillips free?
Phillips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cowley Abbott or Phillips have ads?
Neither Cowley Abbott nor Phillips shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cowley Abbott or Phillips?
Cowley Abbott ships an update every 20 months, and Phillips fortnightly. Most recently, Cowley Abbott was updated on October 5, 2026 and Phillips on October 24, 2026.

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