Art+Object vs Gibson's Auctions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Art+Object
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Art+Object is New Zealandβs 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: β’Quick Registration β’Following upcoming lots of interest β’Push notifications to ensure you engage on items of interest β’Track bidding history and activity β’Watch live auctions
Gibson's Auctions
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The Gibson'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: β View the Auction Calendar of Upcoming and Past Auctions. β Search Lots. β Save Favourite Lots. β Register for Upcoming Auctions. β Receive reminders to ensure you never miss a chance to Bid in an Auction. β Leave Absentee Bids. β Bid Live. β Track your Bidding Activity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Art+Object at none against Gibson's Auctions's shown. Art+Object also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Gibson's Auctions's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· 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, Gibson's Auctions every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Art+Object | Gibson's Auctions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 5 weeks β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Art and Object Ltd | Gibson's Auctions |
In-app purchases
Art+Object
No in-app purchases
Gibson's Auctions
No in-app purchases
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