Comparison

Google Admin vs Bidstation

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

Head to head
About

Google Admin

Manage your Google Workspace and other Google services from your mobile device. Add and manage users and groups, access support, and review audit logs for your organization. Ideal for super admins on the go.

Highlights
  • User management
  • Group management
  • Password reset
  • Audit log review
  • Contact support
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Google Admin lets you manage your account for Google Workspace and other Google services, on-the-go. Add and manage users and groups, contact support, and view audit logs for your organization. FOR WHOM? - This app is for super admins who use the Admin Console to manage Google Workspace or other Google services for their organization. It provides the following features: • User Management - Reset passwords and add, edit, suspend, delete, and restore users • Group Management - Add, edit, or delete groups, and view and add group members. Email, chat, and schedule meetings with group members directly from the app. • Audit Logs - Review logs

About

Bidstation

This app streamlines traditional silent auction events by integrating modern payment technology with familiar bid sheets. It simplifies check-in, checkout, and payment processing for organizers and guests, enhancing engagement and profitability without requiring app downloads from attendees.

Highlights
  • Streamlined silent auction management
  • Integrated Square Payments
  • Fast check-in and checkout
  • Record cash and check payments
  • Simple volunteer onboarding
  • Track bids, raffles, and more
Features
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Bidstation iOS App – Companion App for Bidstation Desktop software for Silent Auctions with Square Payments integration. Important: This app requires Bidstation desktop software and a US or Canada Square account (UK, and Australia coming soon). The Smarter Way to Run Silent Auctions Mobile bidding platforms promise to modernize your fundraising—but often deliver complexity, tech hurdles for donors, and similar net revenue for higher cost. Bidstation takes a different approach: streamline the gold-standard of traditional silent paper bid sheet and live fundraising auction events with modern payment technology to make it easier to organize and run. The result? Events that are easier to run, more engaging for donors, and just as profitable—without forcing guests to download apps or navigate unfamiliar technology. No need to go mobile! Why Traditional Auctions with Bidstation: • Zero donor friction – No apps for bidders to download, no QR codes to scan, no incessant notification dings no screen fatigue, no wi-fi overload issues. • Higher engagement – Guests walk the room, see items in person, who’s bidding to create more bidding excitement. • Simpler execution – Volunteers master check-in in minutes. • Better donor experience – Social, interactive, and fun—not isolated behind screens • Perfect for live auctions and Paddle Raises. • Track everything: bids, raffle tickets, games, wine pulls, drinks, etc. • Lower costs – No contracts, transparent pricing, no fees on cash and check payments and license pricing to make Bidstation affordable for any size of event _______________________________ How the Bidstation App Works Use iPhones or iPads with Square card readers and streamline the parts of traditional auctions that used to be painful: • Fast Check-In: Capture card-on-file in seconds during check-in. Guests can skip checkout lines entirely or pay instantly at pickup. • Rapid, “no-lines” Checkout: Accurate invoices to process payments individually or in batches. No more long lines or calculation errors. • Simple for Volunteers and Staff: Your team changes year to year? No problem. The app is designed for non-technical volunteers and staff who can learn the basics quickly using their knowledge of the event and its organization. ________________________________________ What You Need • Bidstation software (Windows) (Web version coming soon) • iPhones or iPads (iOS 14 or later) • Square card reader hardware (any compatible model) • Square account (US, Canada only. UK, Australia coming soon) • Basic Internet connection at the venue _________________________________ How It Works 1. Before the event: Use Bidstation desktop to set up your auction, import items and guests, and create professional bid sheets. 2. During the event: Use this app for Express-Pay check-in, bidder registration and record updating, recording cash and check payments, processing card payments. 3. After the event: Process remaining payments in a batch from desktop. The desktop is the command center. The app handles guest-facing tasks and syncs data in real-time. ________________________________________ Flexible Pricing for Any Event Size • Flex Plan: $30/year + 1% platform fee on card payments • Flat Plan: $399/year unlimited use, no processing fees Both plans include unlimited events. Use your own devices and Square readers. ________________________________________ Perfect For: Schools, nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and community organizations running traditional-style silent auctions, live auctions, paddle raises, and fund-a-need campaigns. _________________________________ Get Started New to Bidstation? Visit our website to learn more and download a fully-functional free trial of the desktop software sample database for training. Existing customers- Download this app and connect to your desktop system. ________________________________ Support & Training Free online resources, phone, email and chat support.

Screenshots

Google Admin4 screens
Bidstation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bidstation at 100% against Google Admin's 9%. Bidstation also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.7). Google Admin's advantage is ratings volume (486 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bidstation holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Admin has 486 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Google Admin's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bidstation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Admin ships an update every 8 months, Bidstation every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Google Admin versus Bidstation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle AdminBidstation
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (486 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings486 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB96 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGoogleAuctionZoom

Customer experience

Google Admin

All ratings486 ratings
Positive14.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative80.5%
Written reviews261 reviews
Positive9.2%
Neutral7.3%
Negative83.5%

Bidstation

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Google Admin

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch, even after reinstalls
  • User status not showing correctly
  • Sign-in loop, unable to log in

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more admin features like the web version
  • Allow managing devices, groups, and policies
  • Improve UI and add more functionality

Bidstation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Admin

No in-app purchases

None

Bidstation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Admin free?
Google Admin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bidstation free?
Bidstation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Google Admin or Bidstation?
Bidstation is rated higher. Google Admin averages 1.7 out of 5 from 486 ratings, while Bidstation averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Google Admin or Bidstation have ads?
Neither Google Admin nor Bidstation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Admin or Bidstation?
Google Admin ships an update every 8 months, and Bidstation every 5 months. Most recently, Google Admin was updated on October 10, 2026 and Bidstation on September 28, 2026.

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