Art+Object vs Art.Private.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Art+Object
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Art+Object is New Zealand’s leading auction house, offering regular specialist catalogues of New Zealand and international historical, modern and contemporary art and applied art. Art+Object, located at 3 Abbey Street, Newton, Auckland, New Zealand, was founded in early 2007 with the goal to bring a more contemporary voice to the Australasian auction scene. Directors Leigh Melville and Ben Plumbly bring decades of experience in the art and auction worlds together with significant business and professional achievements. Art+Object has pioneered the presentation of contemporary art and objects in an auction context; our very first auction set this direction and received great support from New Zealand collectors. Art+Object Directors are regular contributors to industry journals, public speakers, guest auctioneers, media commentators and have sat on peer review panels to public art institutions. Art+Object holds ten to twelve auctions per annum. These are distinguishable by virtue of their often distinct theme and approach, along with industry leading catalogue design, exhibition display and online marketing which includes regular video presentations, online bidding and live streaming of auctions. These catalogues can be found in the archive section of our website. With the Art+Object app, you can preview, watch and bid in our 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
Art.Private.
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Art.Private. is a private art marketplace connecting collectors, galleries, and art lovers worldwide. Designed to bring privacy, security and transparency to the art market, Art.Private. allows users to discover, buy and sell artworks in a confidential and trusted environment. Explore the secondary art market through a curated platform where transactions remain discreet and secure. BUY quality artworks with complete security, privacy and transparency. SELL artworks through a trusted international network of collectors and galleries under highly advantageous conditions. FIND artworks by posting anonymous requests visible to members. Sellers can respond directly with matching works. DISCOVER exceptional artworks in a trusted marketplace where each work is carefully reviewed. CONTACT our team to request information, arrange viewings, make offers, or acquire artworks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Art.Private. at every 6 weeks against Art+Object's every 14 months. Art+Object's advantage is 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.
Art+Object ships an update every 14 months, Art.Private. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Art+Object | Art.Private. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Art and Object Ltd | ARTERA |
In-app purchases
Art+Object
No in-app purchases
Art.Private.
No in-app purchases
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