Gem vs Aucive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gem
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The new Gem-Mint Auctions app lets you view our auction calendar and bid live in our auctions from your mobile device. Participate in our sales wherever you are using your mobile device and by gaining access to the following features:- - View calendar of past and future sales - Search lots - Save favorite lots - Register for upcoming sales - Receive reminders to ensure you never miss a chance to bid in a sale - Leave absentee bids - Bid live - Track your bidding activity
Aucive
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Browse, bid, and win at online auctions from your phone. Aucive brings the auction floor to your pocket with real-time bidding, live auction rooms, and instant notifications. Features: - Browse live and upcoming auctions - Place bids with swipe-to-bid - Join live auction rooms with real-time streaming - Set maximum auto-bids so you never miss out - Get push notifications when outbid - Track your bids, watchlist, and won items - Register for auctions and manage your profile Whether it's property, vehicles, livestock, art, or general goods — bid with confidence from anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Aucive at none against Gem's shown. Aucive also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 27 months). Gem's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, 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.
Gem ships an update every 27 months, Aucive daily. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gem | Aucive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gem Mint Auctions, LLC. | IVESON AUCTIONEERS (PTY) LTD |
In-app purchases
Gem
No in-app purchases
Aucive
No in-app purchases
