# Auctionet vs Phillips

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phillips at 80% against Auctionet's 18%. Phillips also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Auctionet's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Phillips holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Auctionet's written reviews are positive against 80% of Phillips's.

Auctionet ships an update every 2 months, Phillips every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auctionet | Phillips |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auctionet/id762437955/reviews) | **[4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phillips/id6742061430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Auctionet](https://appshunter.io/developer/762437958) | [Phillips Auctioneers LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/397496677) |

## What reviewers say

### Auctionet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auctionet/id762437955)

Browse and bid on a wide variety of items, from antiques to art, through Europe's leading online auction marketplace. Securely pay for your purchases, arrange transport, and track deliveries. Save favorite items and searches to never miss a bargain.

**Highlights:** Browse and bid on auction items, Place absentee or real-time bids, Secure payment processing, Order and track item transport, Save items and favorite searches, View highlighted and recently added items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Phillips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phillips/id6742061430)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auctionet free?

Auctionet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phillips free?

Phillips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Auctionet or Phillips?

Phillips is rated higher. Auctionet averages 3.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Phillips averages 4.5 from 30 ratings.

### Do Auctionet or Phillips have ads?

Auctionet shows ads; Phillips does not.

### Which is updated more often, Auctionet or Phillips?

Auctionet ships an update every 2 months, and Phillips every 2 weeks. Most recently, Auctionet was updated on October 9, 2026 and Phillips on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*