DirectBids vs Next 2 Bid Auctions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DirectBids
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.
- Bid on auctions
- Pay for won items
- Schedule pickups
- Arrange shipping
- Browse surplus assets
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DirectBids is the premium online marketplace for used medical, laboratory and business assets. Never miss an auction with the DirectBids mobile app. Conveniently bid, pay and schedule pickups on your phone. Local pickups and shipping available.
Next 2 Bid Auctions
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Do you enjoy the thrill of an auction? You work hard for your money, and we work hard to make your money go further. Why pay full price for something you want when you can get a deal? Bid when you want, where you want, all from the palm of your hand. We made it simple, make an account and start bidding within minutes. We offer everything from new merchandise, to estate sales, to rare and unique items you didn't know you needed; basically if we don't have it, you don't want it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Next 2 Bid Auctions at every 6 weeks against DirectBids's every 6 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.
DirectBids ships an update every 6 months, Next 2 Bid Auctions every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DirectBids | Next 2 Bid Auctions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Direct Bids, LLC | Segistics, LLC |
In-app purchases
DirectBids
No in-app purchases
Next 2 Bid Auctions
No in-app purchases
