# Handbid

> A Brand New Way to Bid!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id433831139](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id433831139)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id433831139`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Handbid
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (27,099 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2011-04-27
- **Size:** 126 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/handbid/id433831139)
- **Website:** [http://www.handbid.com](http://www.handbid.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.handbid.com/privacy-policy](http://www.handbid.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Handbid is a mobile iOS client for silent auctions. It enables invited bidders to bid on items, manage bids and proxy bids, purchase items, checkout, issue payment, and receive receipts from their mobile devices.

Built for auction hosts by auction hosts, Handbid has powered events since 2011 and also offers an iPad kiosk app, on-site support, and flexible pricing. Its integrated payments (including Apple Pay) simplify checkouts and help maximize event revenue while delivering a smooth bidder experience.

## Rankings

- #9,445 — Overall

## Review summary

Users generally praise Handbid for ease of use, real-time bidding, and a robust fundraising feature set, including tickets, donations, and analytics. However, multiple reviews highlight stability and accessibility problems: app crashes and server outages during auctions, login/verification friction, and difficulties viewing items or navigating the catalog (including time-left visibility on newer iPhones). These recurring issues can undermine bid participation and fundraising outcomes, indicating a need for improved app reliability and smoother account management.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive interface.
- Real-time bidding with instant outbid notifications.
- Comprehensive fundraising tools (ticketing, donations, analytics) and secure payments.
- Engaging, effective tool for running fundraising events.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and server outages during auctions, causing bid loss and stress.
- Login and verification problems (codes sent to the wrong number, repeated re-registration, account locks).
- Item visibility/navigation issues (cant see items, difficulty finding favorites, search quirks, time-left display blocked on newer iPhones).
- Connectivity issues and inconsistent performance during events.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id433831139)