About this listing
Handbid is listed with version, update, developer, screenshots, permissions, source, and compatibility details from the available app metadata.
APK and source facts
Before you install
- Android requirement is not listed in the current data.
- Package size is not listed in the current data.
- The source link points to a Google Play listing.
Listing evidence
Handbid includes version 5.0.0-2026.01.02-737f34-419, last update Jan 4, 2026, 8 screenshots, privacy policy link in the current metadata.
The current metadata notes that permission list is not available.
FungoApp APK review notes
Handbid APK listing review
Handbid APK listing review
Handbid is a Lifestyle app from Handbid Inc. with the package name `com.handbid.android`. The listing describes a mobile client for Handbid-powered silent auctions, letting invited bidders browse items, place bids, manage bids and proxy bids, check out, issue payment, receive receipts, and participate in fundraising events from a phone.
Listing Profile
The local metadata shows version 5.0.0-2026.01.02-737f34-419, an update date of January 3, 2026, and a release date of August 17, 2015. Installs are listed at 100,000+ with a score around 4.71 from 1,821 ratings. The app is free, has no in-app purchase flag, is not marked ad supported, and includes eight screenshots.
Silent Auction Role
Handbid is event-centered rather than a general shopping app. Bidders usually join an auction connected to a fundraiser, gala, school, nonprofit, or private event. A review should judge whether the app makes event access, item discovery, bidding, outbid awareness, and checkout clear for guests who may use it only once.
Bidding Experience
Silent auctions need real-time status. Reviewers should check item pages, bid increments, proxy bid controls, current high bid, closing time, outbid notices, and confirmation before placing a bid. Because auction bids can create payment obligations, accidental taps and unclear proxy bidding are serious usability risks.
Event Access
The listing mentions invited bidders and multiple interfaces, including web and kiosk options. Reviewers should check whether registration, event lookup, paddle or bidder identity, and access codes are straightforward. Event guests should not need technical support just to view items or pay.
Checkout And Receipts
The app supports checkout, payment, and receipts. Reviewers should inspect payment method entry, invoice clarity, donation or item separation, tax or fee display, receipt delivery, and pickup instructions. Fundraiser checkout often happens under time pressure at the end of an event, so reliability matters.
Organizer And Guest Fit
Although this APK is the Android client, the listing also speaks to organizers. A useful review can note whether the bidder app feels polished enough for events with mixed technical comfort levels. Clear navigation, readable item photos, and timely notifications are more important than advanced features.
Privacy And Payment Data
The app links to a privacy policy. Handbid may process bidder identity, event access data, bids, proxy bids, payment-related information, receipts, donation records, item watchlists, and device identifiers. Users should understand what information is shared with event organizers.
Review Checks
Confirm the package `com.handbid.android`, developer name, current version, privacy policy, event access, bidder registration, item browsing, bid confirmation, proxy bids, outbid notices, auction close behavior, checkout, receipts, payment support, and pickup instructions. Recent reviews should be checked for login trouble, delayed bid updates, payment issues, and event access confusion.
FungoApp Review View
Handbid is substantial because it supports live fundraising auctions, payments, receipts, and bidder commitments. The APK review should focus on real-time bid reliability, proxy-bid clarity, event access, checkout stability, privacy of bidder and payment data, and whether guests can participate without friction.
FungoApp review for Handbid
Handbid by Handbid Inc. is listed in Lifestyle. This page organizes the available metadata into a practical review format, including version 5.0.0-2026.01.02-737f34-419, Android requirement not listed, update date Jan 4, 2026, rating 4.7 out of 5, and install signal 100,000+.
Browse lifestyle apps for everyday planning, hobbies, home routines, inspiration, and personal organization while checking account needs, notifications, and privacy signals. For Handbid, use the details below as a checklist before you decide whether the app fits your device, privacy expectations, and use case.
Install decision context for Handbid
Handbid is best reviewed as a Lifestyle listing from Handbid Inc., not as a direct APK file from FungoApp. The current signals show version 5.0.0-2026.01.02-737f34-419, Android requirement not listed, last update Jan 4, 2026, rating 4.7 out of 5, install signal 100,000+, and monetization that does not list ads in the current data and does not list in-app purchases in the current data. Use those signals together: a popular listing can still be a poor fit if the permissions, update age, or account requirements do not match your intended use.
Use-case fit analysis
Handbid is presented around this purpose: "Handbid: A Better way to bid!" A good fit is more likely when that purpose matches the category, screenshots, version history, and the kind of access the app requests. If you only need a narrow task, compare this listing with simpler alternatives before leaving FungoApp for the external source.
Permissions and privacy interpretation
Handbid does not include a permission list in the current FungoApp data. That missing field reduces review confidence, so readers should check the Android install prompt and source listing before using personal data or granting sensitive access.
Version and update interpretation
The listing shows version 5.0.0-2026.01.02-737f34-419, updated Jan 4, 2026, package size not listed, and Android requirement not listed. Newer updates can indicate maintenance, but the practical question is whether the listed Android requirement fits your device and whether recent changes explain why the app needs its current permissions and storage footprint.
Screenshot review prompts
Handbid includes 8 screenshots in the current listing data. Use them to confirm the interface, account prompts, ads, paywalls, editing tools, game style, or workflow before you open the source page. Screenshots are evidence of presentation, not independent proof of package behavior.
Use case fit
Handbid is summarized as: "Handbid: A Better way to bid!" Compare that promise with the screenshots, category, update notes, and related apps before installing.
Version and compatibility
The listing shows version 5.0.0-2026.01.02-737f34-419, Android requirement not listed, package size not listed, and last update Jan 4, 2026. These details matter because older devices, large packages, and stale updates can change the install experience.
Privacy and permissions
Handbid does not include a permission list in the current metadata, so review the source listing and Android install prompt carefully.
Review checklist
- Confirm the developer name and source listing before installing.
- Review version, Android requirement, package size, and update date.
- Compare requested permission access with the feature you actually need.
- Read recent change notes and ratings as signals, not as guarantees of safety.
Comparison prompts
- Compare Handbid's developer and source link with other Lifestyle options before installing.
- Check whether version 5.0.0-2026.01.02-737f34-419 and Android not listed match your device.
- Review the source listing carefully because FungoApp does not currently have a permission list for this app.
- Compare against related listings such as Casamentos.pt and Canvas Church for feature scope and privacy tradeoffs.
Publisher notes
- FungoApp organizes public listing metadata into review notes and comparison checklists for Handbid.
- FungoApp does not host the APK file, modify the app package, or claim independent file verification from the current data.
- The 4.7 rating with 1,821 rating entries is a useful popularity signal, but it should still be checked against update date, permissions, and the source listing. 100,000+ installs provide a modest adoption signal; compare it with category fit and developer transparency.
Developer-provided description
Handbid has powered hundreds of events and delighted thousands of bidders in the process. With native apps for iPhone and Android as well as a kiosk app available for the iPad for non-smartphone users, there is not a better experience and solution for running your silent auction.
Here are 3 great reasons to use Handbid for your next event:
1. Our mobile app experience is second to none. Your bidders will love it! And yes, they WILL download an app on their phone! For those bidders without a supported device, they can either bid from the web on their phone or from our BidPad (TM) kiosk for iPad.
2. Handbid is built for FUNDRAISERS by FUNDRAISERS. Handbid has been powering silent auctions since 2011 and we have been running auctions ourselves much longer than that. We know how hard it is and we have built this system to make it EASY for you, your volunteers, and your guests.
3. Our commitment to service is as great as our software. We get as many (if not more) compliments on our customer service as we do on our software. You can be assured we will do everything we can to make your experience as smooth and easy as possible.
Common questions about Handbid:
- How does it work?
Your guests will either download our app, bid from the web on their phone, bid from their computer, or from an iPad kiosk. Everything is real-time and Handbid allows your guests to bid from multiple places and interfaces.
- What people don't have a smartphone or don't want to download an app?
Over 90% of your users will show up with an iPhone or Android. We also have an iPad App BidPad (TM). Anyone can bid from BidPad app using a Paddle ID. It's a great solution for those who can't use their smartphone. But, if you have that Windows Phone user or one that shows up with a (sigh) Blackberry and insists on using it..Well they can bid from the Web at handbid.com. Its mobile optimized and works great!
- Can people pay though Handbid
Yes! We have integrated payments in the app so that at the end of the night, your guests can view and pay their invoice without having to stand in line. Can you accept payments outside of Handbid? Sure (cash, check or your own CC system)
- Do you provide on-site support?
Yes we can do that. We have built Handbid to be easy enough to use where you can train and do it yourself, but we certainly do offer onsite experts who can do it all for you or even just provide extra "tech support" the day of your event.
- How much does it cost?
We offer a number of fixed price packages that are based on the size and number of events you run. Please contact us and we can provide you up to date pricing for your event.
- It looks cool, but is it worth the investment?
Absolutely. Sure, you expected to hear us say that. But remember, we are fundraisers too for our own charities. We know you are on a tight budget and you want to maximize dollars for your program services. Handbid MORE than pays for itself. Most of our clients see anywhere from a 30% to 50% increase over what they did before. Some even higher.
Put it this way, this is one investment that will generate more revenue at your event. You can't say the same for your caterer, venue or even the band.
What are you waiting for? Download the app already? Sign up! Its free to check out. Just go into our demo auction and start to bid around. Trust us, we won't make you pay for what you bid on there!
Also check out our iPad kiosk app, and our iPhone apps in the iTunes App Store. Play with all of them!
Have fun, play around, then give us a call and lets get started! Your bidders are waiting for an awesome auction experience. Don't deny them what they deserve!
With love -
The Handbid Team
Requirements (Latest version)
Android requirement is not listed in the current metadata.
