# DirectBids vs Bid Ops

The clearest difference is rating: DirectBids at 5.0 against Bid Ops's 4.4. Bid Ops's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

DirectBids holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 23 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DirectBids | Bid Ops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directbids-surplus-auctions/id1636338853/reviews)** | [4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid-ops/id6458733316/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Direct Bids, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636338855) | [Bid-Ops LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701393891) |

## What reviewers say

### DirectBids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directbids-surplus-auctions/id1636338853)

This app provides a mobile platform for participating in online auctions of used medical, laboratory, and business assets. Users can conveniently bid, make payments, and arrange for local pickups or shipping directly from their phones.

**Highlights:** Bid on auctions, Pay for won items, Schedule pickups, Arrange shipping, Browse surplus assets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bid Ops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid-ops/id6458733316)

Participate in live auctions and bid on a wide variety of items, from household goods to electronics. Preview upcoming lots, track your bidding history, and receive notifications for items you're interested in, all from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Participate in live auctions, Preview upcoming lots, Track bidding history, Receive push notifications, Quick registration, Watch live auctions on-the-go

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DirectBids free?

DirectBids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bid Ops free?

Bid Ops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DirectBids or Bid Ops?

DirectBids is rated higher. DirectBids averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Bid Ops averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do DirectBids or Bid Ops have ads?

DirectBids shows ads; Bid Ops does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*