Comparison

CFA Community vs Direct Liquidation

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

Head to head
About

CFA Community

Features
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The new CFA Community App provides CFA Franchise System and Franchise Support Service Supplier members with an easy way to engage with the Canadian franchising community on their mobile devices. With CFA member search functionality, users can seamlessly network with fellow members with access to the CFA Member contact database. Also, CFA Members can quickly access exclusive member-only content, Member Savings Program offerings, and more.

About

Direct Liquidation

Features
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Welcome to Direct Liquidation View and bid anytime and anywhere with the Direct Liquidation App. Key Features of our Auction Bidding App • Available on all iOS devices • Fully integrated audio/video straight from the auction floor • Push notifications to allow bidders to stay in the action • Increased security, encryption and privacy • Faster loading and smoother browsing experience • Manage items (Won, Lost, Winning, Losing) • Browsing of auction catalogs with photos, descriptions and easy use absentee bidding • User-friendly app to use in the industry

Screenshots

CFA Community4 screens
Direct Liquidation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Direct Liquidation at 8.0 against CFA Community's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CFA Community ships an update every 3 weeks, Direct Liquidation monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
CFA Community versus Direct Liquidation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCFA CommunityDirect Liquidation
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCanadian Franchise AssociationABC Live Auction World LTD

In-app purchases

None

CFA Community

No in-app purchases

None

Direct Liquidation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CFA Community free?
CFA Community is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Direct Liquidation free?
Direct Liquidation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CFA Community or Direct Liquidation have ads?
Neither CFA Community nor Direct Liquidation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CFA Community or Direct Liquidation?
CFA Community ships an update every 3 weeks, and Direct Liquidation monthly. Most recently, CFA Community was updated on September 9, 2026 and Direct Liquidation on May 18, 2026.

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