Comparison

Rivich Auction vs Brunk Auctions Live

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

Head to head
About

Rivich Auction

Participate in live auctions from anywhere with this app. Browse upcoming items, register quickly, and bid in real-time. You can also leave absentee bids, favorite lots, and manage your account to track purchases and past sales.

Highlights
  • Browse upcoming auctions and lots
  • Quick auction registration
  • Real-time live bidding
  • Absentee and favorite lot options
  • View past auction history
  • Manage account and purchases
Features
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Welcome to Rivich Auction! Browse and bid live with Rivich Auction via our new mobile app. In this app you will be able to: Browse upcoming auctions and lots Have Quick Auction Registration Receive push notifications to ensure you engage on items of interest Bid Live in real time Leave absentee bids & favorite lots Take an in depth look at all featured auction items View our past auction history and monitor Rivich Auction’s live sale results in real-time Manage your Rivich Auction account, where you can see all of your purchases, bids, favorite lots and sale registrations. Located in Chicago, Rivich Auction is an international auction house serving bidders and consignors from all over the world. Our fresh-to-market auctions ensure a holistic approach to curated catalogs that make items accessible to the serious collector and the casual enthusiast alike. From single items to entire estates, Rivich Auction gives each client attention to detail in an approachable manner. We take a hands on approach to real time estimates & appraisals, creating connections, and securing a transparent follow through for both the bidder and consigner. For 35 years, Rivich Auction has been trusted and respected globally. We accept absentee bids, telephone bids, real-time internet bidding and in-person bids for select auctions. Note: Keep an eye out for upcoming in-person auctions. Rivich Auction is proud to have an economically friendly buyer's premium all dependent on how bids are received. Please see terms and conditions. A week before each auction, RA has in-person preview Monday-Friday from 10-4pm and Saturdays 10-2pm. For your convenience, if those times do not work, please reach out to schedule a private preview appointment.

About

Brunk Auctions Live

Browse and bid on a wide variety of fine art, jewelry, coins, and antiques in live auctions. Inquire about items and manage your bids from any device, anywhere. The app offers detailed cataloging and multiple photographs for each item.

Highlights
  • Browse live auctions
  • Bid in real-time
  • Inquire about items
  • View detailed cataloging
  • Access multiple item photographs
  • Manage bids from any device
Features
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New version Brunk Auctions is a privately held auction house specializing in the sale of fine art, jewelry, coins, Asian art, antiques, and countless other areas of collecting - ranging from Contemporary Art to Roman Antiquities. Use Brunk Live to browse the auctions, ask questions, bid live, or send inquiries about your treasures - anywhere, from any device. Physically located in Asheville, North Carolina, our offerings are sourced from across the country and our bidders reach us from all corners of the globe. Consignments come from multiple sources including individual collectors, estates, and institutions. Our auctions are characterized by clear and accurate cataloging and condition reports as well as a web platform that offers multiple photographs and details for each item offered. Excellence in connoisseurship is the hallmark of our specialist staff. Consistent and thoughtful client service is the foundation of our business. Our 26,000 sq. ft. auction gallery welcomes visitors and clients to auctions every month. We have 28 full-time staff members whose functions range from photography to shipping and, of course, the exceptional specialists who catalog the items that come in for sale.

Screenshots

Rivich Auction4 screens
Brunk Auctions Live3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Brunk Auctions Live at 5.0 against Rivich Auction's 3.9. Brunk Auctions Live also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Rivich Auction's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). 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

Brunk Auctions Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rivich Auction has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rivich Auction ships an update every 5 months, Brunk Auctions Live monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rivich Auction versus Brunk Auctions Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRivich AuctionBrunk Auctions Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (13 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB55 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperRivich Auction IncBidsquare

Customer experience

Rivich Auction

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Brunk Auctions Live

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rivich Auction

No in-app purchases

None

Brunk Auctions Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rivich Auction free?
Rivich Auction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brunk Auctions Live free?
Brunk Auctions Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rivich Auction or Brunk Auctions Live?
Brunk Auctions Live is rated higher. Rivich Auction averages 3.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Brunk Auctions Live averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Rivich Auction or Brunk Auctions Live have ads?
Neither Rivich Auction nor Brunk Auctions Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rivich Auction or Brunk Auctions Live?
Rivich Auction ships an update every 5 months, and Brunk Auctions Live monthly. Most recently, Rivich Auction was updated on November 3, 2026 and Brunk Auctions Live on November 3, 2026.

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