Gregory Hake Auctions LLC vs CTBIDS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gregory Hake Auctions LLC
This app facilitates online auctions for collectible toy trains and vintage toys. Browse and bid on a wide variety of items from renowned brands and eras, all managed through specialized auction software.
- Online toy train auctions
- Vintage toy bidding
- Collectible item sales
- Auction software integration
- Wide variety of brands
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Gregory Hake Auctions, L.L.C. is located in the heart of the United States, St. Peters, Missouri. We conduct auctions online using auction software developed by Auction Mobility. Gregory Hake Auctions is owned by Gregory Hake (TCA Member 86-2355) living in Defiance, Missouri. Gregory Hake has experience selling collectible toy trains since 1989. The collectible toy trains and vintage toys to be sold at auction include Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, Ives, Dorfan, Tonka, Hot Wheels, Aurora, Revell, as well as other scales and toy trains, with both pre-war and post-war items included in the online sales
CTBIDS
Participate in online estate sale auctions with bidding starting at just $1. Discover unique items and everyday treasures from the comfort of your home. The app offers easy navigation, bid tracking, and favorite lists for a seamless auction experience.
- Bidding starts at $1
- Bid from anywhere
- Set maximum bids
- Filter items by category and location
- Track bidding status
- Create favorites lists
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Discover a world of unique and everyday treasures with CTBIDS, where bidding starts at just $1. Our user-friendly app makes online auctions a breeze, ensuring a seamless experience for all. Users of this app must be 18 years or older. Welcome Home to CTBIDS: •Bid from anywhere! •Set maximum bids so that you don’t miss out on fun while you are away. •Easily filter items by category, location, featured estate sales, and more. •Stay in the loop with your bidding status every step of the way. •Create favorites lists to explore more of what you love. CTBIDS grew from an idea over 10 years ago by Caring Transitions owners across the country. These owners are carefully managing the treasures and everyday household items for their clients as they downsize or transition to new homes. These items have quality, value, and a history that are a perfect fit for someone else. Our mission was to create a platform where these estate sales are brought to you online. Instead of set pricing, bidding starts at $1. This process allows our bidders to find unique and everyday treasures for a great value. In addition, the repurposing of these belongings will have a positive and lasting impact on the world we all share. CTBIDS is powered by Caring Transitions. Established in 2006, Caring Transitions is the nation’s largest and most trusted organization specializing in downsizing, relocation, estate sales, decluttering, home cleanouts, online auctions, and other services. To learn more, visit CaringTransitions.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gregory Hake Auctions LLC at 5.0 against CTBIDS's 2.4. CTBIDS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (247 vs 4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gregory Hake Auctions LLC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CTBIDS has 247 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Gregory Hake Auctions LLC ships an update every 8 months, CTBIDS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gregory Hake Auctions LLC | CTBIDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 2.4 (247 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 6.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 247 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gregory Hake Auctions LLC | Caring Transitions, Inc |
Customer experience
Gregory Hake Auctions LLC
CTBIDS
Bugs and requests
Gregory Hake Auctions LLC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
CTBIDS
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues with Google/Apple accounts
- Inconsistent app behavior and crashes
- Incorrect or missing auction information
- Inability to access account and bidding history
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to view item photos without opening listing
- Improved navigation and back button functionality
- Real-time bid updates and notifications
- Filtering and sorting options for search
- Seamless integration with website and account management
In-app purchases
Gregory Hake Auctions LLC
No in-app purchases
CTBIDS
No in-app purchases
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