AuctionACCESS Mobile vs Virtual Assist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AuctionACCESS Mobile
Manage your dealer account, upload documents, and resolve issues on the go. Access a digital version of your physical card for quick validation at participating auctions. New users can enroll directly through the app.
- Manage account information
- Upload and sign documents
- Resolve buying/selling issues
- Manage authorized users
- Digital auction card with QR code
- New dealer enrollment
- View company information
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AuctionACCESS Mobile makes it easier than ever for dealers to manage their AuctionACCESS account from the palm of their hand. Existing AuctionACCESS members can log in to AA Mobile and manage their account information, upload and/or sign required documents, resolve potential buying/selling issues and manage the individuals authorized to do business on their account. AuctionACCESS Mobile also puts your physical AuctionACCESS card securely on your smartphone device. On the home screen, dealers can now see a uniquely generated QR code that is recognized at participating auctions. This QR code can be scanned at participating auction kiosks to quickly and efficiently validate your credentials, print a bidder badge and get dealers quickly in the lanes to purchase inventory. With AuctionACCESS Version 4.0 and higher, new dealers can now enroll in AuctionACCESS on their smartphone by walking through the easy to follow steps on the home screen. Once activated, enrolling dealers will be able to fully manage their newly created account from their smartphone. Dealership owners can view and edit specific company information in AuctionACCESS Mobile and can receive updated floor plan availability with a number of participating lenders. The AuctionACCESS Mobile “Offers” tab provides unique discounts for other industry tools and subscriptions that can only be found in AuctionACCESS Mobile. With AA Mobile, dealers can spend less time managing paperwork and more time sourcing and buying inventory in the physical and online lanes. Your AA Mobile username and password are the same credentials used on AuctionACCESS.com. For more information on AuctionACCESS please visit us at www.auctionaccess.com.
Virtual Assist
Connect instantly with service representatives through video chat for faster assistance. Share video to show issues and communicate face-to-face without needing appointments. Utilize your device's camera and flashlight for clear communication.
- Instant video chat with representatives
- Share video to show damage
- Face-to-face communication
- Switch between front/back cameras
- In-app flashlight control
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Get answers faster. Video chat with a service representative at your convenience – no appointment necessary! Virtual Assist allows you to chat and share video with representatives. - Instantly connect with a service representative via video chat - Easily switch between your front-facing and back-facing cameras during the call to show damage and speak face-to-face - Turn on your flashlight without exiting the app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AuctionACCESS Mobile at 3.1 against Virtual Assist's 2.1. AuctionACCESS Mobile also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 15%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
AuctionACCESS Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135 and 279 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of AuctionACCESS Mobile's written reviews are positive against 15% of Virtual Assist's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AuctionACCESS Mobile | Virtual Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (135 ratings) — better | 2.1 (279 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews — better | 15.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 135 | 279 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AutoTec | Allstate Insurance Company |
Customer experience
AuctionACCESS Mobile
Virtual Assist
Bugs and requests
AuctionACCESS Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Virtual Assist
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes immediately on iOS
- White screen when selecting service type
- App freezes during profile setup
- Video call disconnects without reconnection option
- 5G network compatibility issues
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- App spins indefinitely without loading
- Unable to enter verification codes
- Choppy or non-functional video/audio
- Black screen during video calls
- App wipes saved information when closing
- Cannot progress past initial screens
Requested features
9 requests- Appointment scheduling capability
- Email or phone-based claim submission alternative
- In-person adjuster inspection option
- Better app branding to identify it as Allstate service
- Offline functionality or image upload without video call
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- Callback scheduling with guaranteed timeframe
- Support for multiple network types including 5G
- iOS compatibility improvements
- Data privacy controls for personal device usage
In-app purchases
AuctionACCESS Mobile
No in-app purchases
Virtual Assist
No in-app purchases
Questions
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