Asset Auctions vs DirectBids
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Asset Auctions
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Asset Auctions (Pty) Ltd situated in Johannesburg South Africa and has over 25 years of experience in the disposal of assets. We have a wide area of expertise covering commercial and residential property to vehicles, engineering and electronics. This enables Asset Auctions offer our clients a complete service. We are registered with the SAIA (South African Institute of Auctioneers) and the EAAB (Estate Agent Affairs Board) We offer the following services: Valuations Appraisals Marketing Sales by private treaty, tender or public auction (Live or Online) Asset Auctions has a secure facility in Sebenza, Edenvale enabling us to offer secure storage and to conduct our warehouse auctions and out of hand sales. Using a specialised tried and tested computer system allows us to supply our customers with quick and accurate information of all sales and stock movement. Outstanding Auctions Outstanding Results
DirectBids
This app provides a mobile platform for participating in online auctions of used medical, laboratory, and business assets. Users can conveniently bid, make payments, and arrange for local pickups or shipping directly from their phones.
- Bid on auctions
- Pay for won items
- Schedule pickups
- Arrange shipping
- Browse surplus assets
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DirectBids is the premium online marketplace for used medical, laboratory and business assets. Never miss an auction with the DirectBids mobile app. Conveniently bid, pay and schedule pickups on your phone. Local pickups and shipping available.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Asset Auctions at none against DirectBids's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Asset Auctions | DirectBids |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ASSET AUCTIONS (PTY) LTD | Direct Bids, LLC |
In-app purchases
Asset Auctions
No in-app purchases
DirectBids
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Asset Auctions or DirectBids have ads?
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