Art.Private. vs Phillips
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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 fortnightly against Art.Private.'s every 6 weeks. Art.Private.'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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.Private. ships an update every 6 weeks, Phillips fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Art.Private. | Phillips |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 184 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ARTERA | Phillips Auctioneers LLC |
In-app purchases
Art.Private.
No in-app purchases
Phillips
No in-app purchases
