# Bid Beacon

> Online silent auction app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arcbus.auctions](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arcbus.auctions)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.arcbus.auctions`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Launch57 Inc.
- **Category:** EVENTS
- **Downloads:** 30,913
- **Rating:** 3.99 / 5 (114 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.13.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-18
- **First published:** 2017-12-07
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arcbus.auctions)
- **Website:** [https://bidbeacon.com](https://bidbeacon.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bidbeacon.com/privacy-policy/](https://bidbeacon.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Bid Beacon** is an intuitive online silent auction app designed to help charities, nonprofits, sports teams, schools, and private events increase participation and raise more funds. Hosting a silent auction has never been easier with simple auction setup, multiple user invitation methods (unique links, access codes, QR codes), and customizable branding including logos, banners, and theme colors.

The app supports classic silent bidding, donations, Buy Now, Live Auction, and Blind Bid items. Participants can place bids effortlessly and get instant outbid notifications, encouraging competitive bidding wars that maximize revenues. Bid Beacon also streamlines payment collection through integration with Stripe, Square, or PayPal, and helps organize item pickup after the auction closes. Start for free with limited items and guests, and enjoy the most flexible pricing plans available. Elevate your fundraising auction with Bid Beacon today!

## Rankings

- #364,709 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.arcbus.auctions.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.arcbus.auctions.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users generally find Bid Beacon easy to use, intuitive, and enjoyable for silent auctions, praising its notifications, setup, and excellent customer service. However, several users report issues with auctions ending early or unexpectedly, problems handling load during busy periods, and challenges with payment processing after winning. Some users express privacy concerns over app permissions and find the service costly. Overall, the app is well-received for event engagement but could improve reliability and transparency around payments.

### Pros

- Easy and intuitive to use for bidding.
- Helpful outbid notifications and good app setup matching description.
- Great customer service with quick, professional responses any time.
- Fun and interactive experience for guests.
- Effective payment collection and event management.

### Cons

- Auction ending times are inconsistent or prematurely closed.
- Issues handling capacity during the last hours of auctions.
- Difficulties finding or completing payment for won items.
- Concerns about app requesting excessive personal information and phone access.
- Too expensive for some users as an auction service.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.arcbus.auctions)