Antique Auctions vs Kim's Corner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Antique Auctions
Discover and bid on unique antique items through timed online auctions. This platform offers a wide selection of collectibles, with new items added monthly. All items are guaranteed to sell.
- Timed online auctions
- Monthly item listings
- Wide selection of antiques
- Collectibles marketplace
- South African premium shop
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Unieke Antieke app to buy on our timed online auctions. 500 plus items every month. All items must sell! South Africa's premium Antiques and Collectibles shop based in Paarl, Western Cape. You can visit our website at www.antieke.co.za
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
The clearest difference is update cadence: Antique Auctions at every 9 months against Kim's Corner's every 23 months. 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.
Antique Auctions ships an update every 9 months, Kim's Corner every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Antique Auctions | Kim's Corner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Unieke Antieke (PTY) Ltd | Kim's Antiques cc |
In-app purchases
Antique Auctions
No in-app purchases
Kim's Corner
No in-app purchases
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