Comparison

Layer Pro vs Auction.ai

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

Head to head
About

Layer Pro

This platform empowers art professionals to manage their online presence, showcase and sell artworks, and handle secure transactions. It offers tools for managing exhibitions, articles, and artist listings, with integrated global delivery and payout management.

Highlights
  • Build and manage online presence
  • Showcase and sell artworks
  • Secure transactions with escrow
  • Global delivery and logistics
  • Real-time sales and activity tracking
  • Flexible payout management
Features
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Layer Pro is the dedicated platform for art professionals to manage their online presence seamlessly within the Layer of Art ecosystem. Build & Manage Your Presence Expand your presence by adding your business logo and description, or choose optional discretion to present artworks as an Authorized Seller while keeping your identity private. Promote your page by listing artists, exhibitions, articles, and viewings, or purchase ad space to reach more collectors. Showcase & Sell Your Artworks Showcase your artworks and sell directly with our Buy It Now option, let collectors negotiate on-demand through the Make an Offer tool, or keep select pieces exclusive with Price on Request, activating offers only after agreement with buyers. You can also consign works for upcoming auctions to maximize visibility and sales. Sell Securely & Deliver Seamlessly Benefit from risk-free transactions with every sale secured by guaranteed buyers and payments held safely in escrow until completion. Keep your artworks in your possession until sold, with pickup and shipping arranged only after purchase, giving you full control and peace of mind. Enjoy hassle-free logistics with secure, museum-quality delivery through our trusted global partner, allowing you to focus on sales while we handle the rest. Track & Control Your Operations Track all your activities from a single dashboard, monitoring sales, views, and results in real time. Manage payouts flexibly with our Payout Manager, deciding how and when you get paid. Preview how artworks, exhibitions, and articles will appear before going live, ensuring your presentation is always curated to perfection. Expand Your Reach & Maximize Profits Enjoy higher profits with no upfront fees and low commissions, applied only when you make a sale. Benefit from global access and delivery to a worldwide audience, expanding your reach and connecting with collectors everywhere. From emerging artists to leading galleries, Layer of Art Pro equips you with the tools to amplify your digital presence and grow your impact.

About

Auction.ai

Features
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Auction Marketplace turns buying and selling into a live, competitive experience. Discover great items near you, bid in real time, and win — then pay and arrange pickup safely, all in one app. WIN MORE, STRESS LESS • Real-time bidding — watch bids land live and react instantly • Smart auto-bidding raises your bid up to your set maximum, so you stay in the lead without watching the clock • Anti-snipe protection extends an auction when a last-second bid lands, keeping it fair for everyone • Quick-bid to jump to the next increment with a single tap NEVER MISS A DEAL • Save items to your Watchlist and get alerts on price jumps and ending-soon auctions • Push notifications when you're outbid, when an auction is closing, and when you win • A personalized home feed with hot and ending-soon auctions near you BUY & SELL WITH CONFIDENCE • Payment is held securely until you confirm the item at pickup • Agree on a meet-up spot on the map and confirm the handover together • In-app chat unlocks once a deal is set — no need to share personal contact details • Seller ratings and reviews so you always know who you're dealing with SELL IN MINUTES • Snap a few photos, set your starting price, and list it • AI-assisted price suggestions help you price to sell • Track your listings' momentum and see what's performing FIND WHAT YOU LOVE • Browse by category, search, and sort by distance to find deals nearby • Follow your favorite sellers and get notified about their new listings Sign in with email, Google, or Apple and start bidding today.

Screenshots

Layer Pro4 screens
Auction.ai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Layer Pro at none against Auction.ai's shown. Auction.ai's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Layer Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Auction.ai every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Layer Pro versus Auction.ai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLayer ProAuction.ai
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHoldart Trading - FZCOAmerican Liquidations LLC

In-app purchases

None

Layer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Auction.ai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Layer Pro free?
Layer Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auction.ai free?
Auction.ai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Layer Pro or Auction.ai have ads?
Auction.ai shows ads; Layer Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Layer Pro or Auction.ai?
Layer Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Auction.ai every 6 days. Most recently, Layer Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and Auction.ai on October 22, 2026.

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