Arcache Auction vs Phillips
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arcache Auction
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Arcache Auction, was first established in 1936 in Cairo, Egypt. Today located in Beirut, Lebanon, it is a third-generation family-owned Auction House. The Auction House conducts multiple sales a year with focus on Middle Eastern Art and European Furniture and Works of Art. Our auctions feature an impressive selection of fine art, decorative art, icons and other objects. With the Arcache Auction 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 our 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
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.
- Browse upcoming auctions
- Track favorite lots
- Place real-time bids
- Submit items for appraisal
- Explore by maker
- Set custom alerts
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Phillips at every 2 weeks against Arcache Auction's every 12 months. Arcache Auction's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Arcache Auction ships an update every 12 months, Phillips every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arcache Auction | Phillips |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 184 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Arcache Auction | Phillips Auctioneers LLC |
In-app purchases
Arcache Auction
No in-app purchases
Phillips
No in-app purchases








