Cape Auctioneers vs Kim's Corner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cape Auctioneers
Participate in live auctions from your mobile device. Preview items, track your bids, and receive notifications for items of interest. This app allows you to engage in sales conveniently, no matter where you are.
- Preview upcoming lots
- Watch live auctions
- Bid in real-time
- Track bidding history
- Push notifications for items
- Quick registration
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Cape Auctioneers We stem from a family passionate in the art of superior selling and exceptional service. Auctions exhibit a display of surprises including new, scratch and dent, consumer electronics, furniture, antiques, collectibles,, home appliances, catering, machinery and so much more! Cape Auctioneers operate in Montague Gardens, Cape Town. With the Cape Auctioneers 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
Kim's Corner
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Kim’s Corner is a vibey vintage store in East London that holds regular auctions. Officially established in 1996 by owner Kim Schwarz, Kim’s Corner has evolved over the years to become a well-known “institution” of East London. Kim started auctioning in 2008 and specialises in antiques and furniture, but also accepts almost any quality second-hand goods for auctions. Kim’s Corner looks forward to bringing their auctions to the rest of South Africa with their new online platform and mobile app. Potential buyers can look forward to curated auctions with an eclectic mix of antiques, collectables, art and furniture. Expect a few surprises and some humour in upcoming auctions and don’t hesitate to contact the Kim’s Corner team for assistance. With the Kim’s Corner 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
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Verdict
Cape Auctioneers and Kim's Corner are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Cape Auctioneers ships an update every 15 months, Kim's Corner every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cape Auctioneers | Kim's Corner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Cape Auctioneers (PTY) LTD | Kim's Antiques cc |
In-app purchases
Cape Auctioneers
No in-app purchases
Kim's Corner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cape Auctioneers free?
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Do Cape Auctioneers or Kim's Corner have ads?
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