Barrett vs PBIBS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barrett
Stay informed during live events with this official app. Browse auction details, save favorites to a virtual garage, and receive timely alerts. Access event schedules, FAQs, and an interactive site map.
- Scan QR codes for car details
- Browse full auto auction docket
- Save favorite cars to virtual garage
- Receive auction alerts
- View event schedules and FAQs
- Interactive auction site map
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The official Barrett-Jackson mobile app will keep you up to date throughout the live event. Through the app you'll be able to: - Scan a QR code for any car and view the docket details - Browse the entire auto auction docket. The detailed listings now feature an updated gallery view, large images and zoom function - Save your favorite cars to your virtual garage for easy access to the most up to date information at the auction. - Receive alerts when a car in your garage is up for auction - Key information for guests with FAQ, Know Before You Go and the daily Auction Schedule. - Interactive GPS-enabled auction site map including the location of each auction car
PBIBS
Explore the Palm Beach International Boat Show with this official app. Browse exhibitors, search for boats and products, and view event schedules. Navigate the show with maps and receive exclusive updates.
- Exhibitor listings
- Favorite tagging
- Boat and product search
- Event and seminar schedule
- Interactive show maps
- Exclusive updates and notifications
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Download the Palm Beach International Boat Show official mobile app. • Browse through a listing of exhibiting companies and tag your favorites. • Search boats and products at the show. • View the schedule of special events and educational seminars. • Use maps to navigate the show. • Tune into exclusive updates, notifications, and show highlights.
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Verdict
Barrett and PBIBS both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Barrett's written reviews are positive against 0% of PBIBS's. Barrett also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Barrett against 4.3 for PBIBS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barrett has 55 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Barrett's written reviews are positive against 0% of PBIBS's.
Barrett ships an update every 2 weeks, PBIBS every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barrett | PBIBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (55 ratings) — better | 4.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, LLC | INFORMA GROUP PLC |
Customer experience
Barrett
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In-app purchases
Barrett
No in-app purchases
PBIBS
No in-app purchases
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