Comparison

Steffes Price Guide vs BigIron Auctions

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Steffes Price Guide

Access a comprehensive database for equipment pricing. Compare different brands and models to understand market values. This tool helps users make informed decisions about equipment purchases and sales.

Highlights
  • Equipment price database
  • Brand comparison
  • Model comparison
  • Pricing insights
  • Informed purchasing decisions
Features
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The #1 source for equipment prices - compare brands, models, and pricing with the Steffes Price Guide App

About

BigIron Auctions

Access and participate in online auctions for construction equipment and trucks. Browse thousands of detailed item descriptions for current and upcoming unreserved auctions.

Highlights
  • Online bidding
  • Unreserved auctions
  • Construction equipment
  • Trucks
  • Detailed item descriptions
  • Current and upcoming auctions
Features
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Registered users get access to online bidding on items available in unreserved auctions conducted by BigIron. Users will have access to thousands of detailed item descriptions for both current and upcoming auctions.

Screenshots

Steffes Price Guide3 screens
BigIron Auctions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Steffes Price Guide at 3.8 against BigIron Auctions's 2.5. Steffes Price Guide also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 13%). BigIron Auctions's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (54 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Steffes Price Guide holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Steffes Price Guide's written reviews are positive against 13% of BigIron Auctions's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steffes Price Guide ships an update every 3 months, BigIron Auctions monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Steffes Price Guide versus BigIron Auctions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteffes Price GuideBigIron Auctions
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (16 ratings) — better2.5 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1654 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteffes Group Inc.Stock Realty & Auction Company

Customer experience

Steffes Price Guide

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

BigIron Auctions

All ratings54 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative61.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

Steffes Price Guide

No in-app purchases

None

BigIron Auctions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steffes Price Guide free?
Steffes Price Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BigIron Auctions free?
BigIron Auctions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Steffes Price Guide or BigIron Auctions?
Steffes Price Guide is rated higher. Steffes Price Guide averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while BigIron Auctions averages 2.5 from 54 ratings.
Do Steffes Price Guide or BigIron Auctions have ads?
Neither Steffes Price Guide nor BigIron Auctions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steffes Price Guide or BigIron Auctions?
Steffes Price Guide ships an update every 3 months, and BigIron Auctions monthly. Most recently, Steffes Price Guide was updated on November 3, 2026 and BigIron Auctions on November 3, 2026.

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