Comparison

Handbid for iPad vs Brinks Home

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

Head to head
About

Handbid for iPad

This app facilitates silent auctions by allowing users to browse items, place bids, and view their bid history. Event managers can monitor real-time stats, manage guests, and track bidding activity. Integrated payments streamline the checkout process.

Highlights
  • Mobile auction bidding
  • Browse auction items
  • Real-time bidding activity
  • Guest management
  • Integrated payments
  • Live auction streaming support
Features
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Our silent auction iPad kiosk app, Handbid iPad. Any user can bid in your silent auction using this easy to use bidding tool! Once you have an account setup with us, log into Handbid iPad and allow your bidders to browse items in your auction, check their bid history, and bid! Moreover, we have a manager section in the App that allows managers to see real time stats, view the guest list, check in guests, view real time bidding activity, manage an auction live-stream, record live auction bids and view the auction chat. Handbid has powered thousands of events and delighted tens of thousands of bidders in the process. With native apps for iPhone and a kiosk app available for the iPad, there is not a better experience and solution for running your silent auction. Here are 3 great reasons to use Handbid for your next event: 1. Our mobile app experience is second to none. For those bidders without a supported device, they can either bid from the web on their phone or from this Handbid iPad kiosk app. 2. Handbid has been powering silent auctions since 2011 and we have been running auctions ourselves much longer than that. We know how hard it is and we have built this system to make it EASY for you, your volunteers, and your bidders. 3. Our commitment to service is as great as our software. We get as many compliments on our service as we do on our software. You can be assured we'll do everything we can to make your experience as smooth and easy as possible. Common questions about Handbid: - How does it work? Your guests will either download our app, bid from the web on their phone or computer, or bid from an iPad kiosk. Everything is real-time and Handbid allows your guests to bid from multiple places and interfaces. - What people people don't have a smartphone or don't want to download an app? Over 90% of your users will show up with an iPhone and be ready to use the app and bid. If they don't want to use their phone? Have them bid from this iPad App. - Can people pay though Handbid Yes! We have integrated payments in our iPhone and iPad apps so that at the end of the night, your guests can view and pay their invoice without having to stand in line. We also have backend manager tools to process payments for those who don't have our app. Can you accept payments outside of Handbid? Yes - Do you provide on-site support? Yes we can do that. We have built Handbid to be easy enough to use where you can train and do it yourself, but we certainly do offer onsite experts who can do it all for you or even just provide extra "tech support" the day of your event. - How much does it cost? We offer a number of fixed-price packages that are based on the size and number of events you run. Please contact us and we can provide you up to date pricing for your event. - It looks cool, but is it worth the investment? Absolutely. Sure, you expected to hear us say that. But remember, we run auctions for our own organizations. We know you are on a tight budget and you want to maximize dollars for your program services. Handbid MORE than pays for itself. Most of our clients see anywhere from a 30% to 50% increase over what they did before. Some even higher. Put it this way, this is one investment that will generate more revenue at your event. You can't say the same for your caterer, venue or even the band. What are you waiting for? Download the app already? Once you have Handbid iPad installed, just click on the Demo Auction button to get started. To start bidding, you just need to create an account at Handbid.com or in our iPhone app. Once you have a Paddle ID, you can bid from Handbid iPad. Check out our iPhone, also in the iTunes App Store. Play with both of them! Have fun, play around, then give us a call and lets get started! Your bidders are waiting for an awesome auction experience. Don't deny them what they deserve! With love - The Handbid Team

About

Brinks Home

Control your home security system and smart devices remotely. Arm or disarm alarms, manage lights, thermostats, locks, and view live camera feeds from anywhere. Receive real-time notifications for security events and daily activities.

Highlights
  • Remote alarm control (arm/disarm)
  • Smart device management (lights, locks, thermostat)
  • Live and recorded video monitoring
  • Real-time event notifications
  • Geo-fencing automation
  • Energy management features
Features
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Complete Smart Home Control in One App Manage your Brinks Home security system and smart home devices with just a few taps. Convenient and easy to use, our app allows you to monitor automate, and customize your home’s security, temperature, lighting, and more—all from the palm of your hand. Total Control at Your Fingertips Tap into the app whether you’re upstairs or uptown. Powered by Alarm.com, the Brinks Home Mobile App goes beyond basic security, allowing you to: • Arm and disarm your system. • Receive notifications for system events. • Quickly verify or cancel an alarm. • Lock and unlock your doors. • View video from your cameras. • Adjust your thermostat. • Manage home automation rules. Stay Connected From Just About Anywhere Receive alerts to see who’s at the door and check your cameras for a live look at what’s happening at home. If you forgot to arm your system you can do it on the go—and set up automatic reminders to let you know. Focus On What’s Important Enjoy peace of mind knowing your smart home system is working for you 24/7, backed by our always-on professional monitoring. Manage Your Account & Update Settings You can also manage your Brinks Home account, make a payment, view your bill, and more through the app.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Brinks Home at 4.6 against Handbid for iPad's 2.7. Brinks Home also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). Handbid for iPad's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 16%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Brinks Home holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brinks Home has 21K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Handbid for iPad's written reviews are positive against 16% of Brinks Home's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handbid for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Brinks Home every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Handbid for iPad versus Brinks Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandbid for iPadBrinks Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.6 (21K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better16.4% of reviews
Number of ratings321K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB380 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHandbidMonitronics

Customer experience

Handbid for iPad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Brinks Home

All ratings20,380 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive16.4%
Neutral9.6%
Negative74.0%

Bugs and requests

Handbid for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Brinks Home

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras not recording properly
  • Frequent false alarms
  • App connection issues
  • Inability to manage account details in app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize recording settings
  • Longer video clip duration
  • Automatic arming/disarming schedules
  • Two-way communication for cameras
  • Improved mobile app navigation

In-app purchases

None

Handbid for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

Brinks Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handbid for iPad free?
Handbid for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brinks Home free?
Brinks Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Handbid for iPad or Brinks Home?
Brinks Home is rated higher. Handbid for iPad averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Brinks Home averages 4.6 from 21K ratings.
Do Handbid for iPad or Brinks Home have ads?
Neither Handbid for iPad nor Brinks Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handbid for iPad or Brinks Home?
Handbid for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Brinks Home every 3 months. Most recently, Handbid for iPad was updated on November 6, 2026 and Brinks Home on November 12, 2026.

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