Barrett vs BinGlow
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. Scan car QR codes for docket details, browse the entire auction catalog with detailed listings and image zoom, and save favorites to a virtual garage. Receive alerts when your saved cars are up for auction.
- Scan QR codes for car docket details
- Browse entire auto auction docket
- Detailed car listings with image gallery and zoom
- Save favorite cars to virtual garage
- Receive auction alerts for saved cars
- 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
BinGlow
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BinGlow isn't just a clock; it is a digital heirloom. Modeled after a 1970s hardware laboratory artifact, this straight binary ambient clock transforms your screen into a cozy, mesmerizing piece of kinetic tech art. Experience the hypnotic rhythm of pure binary time, driven by realistic incandescent lamp physics and authentic thermal filament inertia. Whether resting on your desk, mantle, or nightstand, BinGlow provides a warm, ambient glow that celebrates the raw, mathematical elegance of early electronics. Features: • Pure Straight Binary: Read the time in its most fundamental, unfiltered machine language. • Incandescent Physics: Authentic thermal inertia simulates the gradual warm-up and fade of vintage bulbs. • Interval Relay Clicks: Optional mechanical audio feedback mimicking a physical bouncing relay switch on the quarter-hour (:00, :15, :30, :45) with dedicated volume control. • Flexible Cable Routing: Full 180-degree landscape rotation support allows you to orient the display seamlessly, letting your charging cable exit from either the left or right side to match your physical setup. • Ambient Display: Optimized for dark rooms, providing a cozy glow without harsh screen glare. Note: Long-press anywhere on the display to call up the settings menu to configure custom preferences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Barrett at every 2 weeks against BinGlow's every 4 months. Barrett also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). 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.
Barrett ships an update every 2 weeks, BinGlow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barrett | BinGlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (53 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, LLC | Brian Smith |
In-app purchases
Barrett
No in-app purchases
BinGlow
No in-app purchases









