Comparison

Case Auctions vs Phillips

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

Head to head
About

Case Auctions

Features
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Case Antiques, Inc. is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Chattanooga, and Kingsport, Tennessee – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeable professionals, including two accredited appraisers on staff. Our cataloged live auctions typically feature: One of the highest sell-through rates in the auction industry (95% of lots sold) Over 6,000 registered bidders from 60 different countries “Top-Rated” auction house designation on the world’s largest art and antiques internet platforms In-person, telephone, absentee, and online bidding We accept consignments of objects of value, from a single item to large estates, or collections deaccessioned by museums, colleges and other institutions. We work closely with trust officers and estate attorneys, estate executors or other individuals responsible for dispersing estates, as well as curators, private collectors seeking to refine or upgrade their collections, and individuals who are downsizing.

About

Phillips

Participate in global auctions for 20th and 21st-century art, design, and luxury items. Buy, sell, and explore curated collections with real-time bidding and expert valuations.

Highlights
  • Browse upcoming auctions
  • Track favorite lots
  • Place real-time bids
  • Submit items for appraisal
  • Explore by maker
  • Set custom alerts
Features
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Buy, sell, and explore with the Phillips Online app. Explore upcoming auctions, track favorite lots, place real-time bids, and enjoy seamless access to our world-class auctions. BUY — place bids effortlessly in our live and online auctions. SELL — submit images of your property to our experts for complimentary valuations and appraisals.​ EXPLORE — browse works by your favorite makers, create an account, register to bid, and set custom alerts.​ ​ About Phillips​ Phillips is modernizing the collecting experience for all.​ As a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st-century works, Phillips offers dedicated expertise in Modern & Contemporary Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewels. Auctions and exhibitions are primarily held in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, with representative offices based throughout Europe, the United States, and Asia. Phillips offers a regular selection of live and online auctions, as well as items available for immediate purchase. Phillips also offers a range of services across all aspects of collecting, including private sales, appraisals, valuations, and fiduciary planning.

Screenshots

Case Auctions3 screens
Phillips3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phillips at every 2 weeks against Case Auctions's every 5 weeks. Case Auctions's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Case Auctions ships an update every 5 weeks, Phillips every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Case Auctions versus Phillips: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCase AuctionsPhillips
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB184 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperInternational Auction Partners, IncPhillips Auctioneers LLC

In-app purchases

None

Case Auctions

No in-app purchases

None

Phillips

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Case Auctions free?
Case Auctions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phillips free?
Phillips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Case Auctions or Phillips have ads?
Neither Case Auctions nor Phillips shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Case Auctions or Phillips?
Case Auctions ships an update every 5 weeks, and Phillips every 2 weeks. Most recently, Case Auctions was updated on September 14, 2026 and Phillips on October 1, 2026.

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