Handbid for iPad5.9.3 - App Store

Our silent auction iPad kiosk app, Handbid iPad. Any user can bid in your silent auction using this easy to use bidding tool! Once you have an account setup with us, log into Handbid iPad and allow your bidders to browse items in your auction, check their bid history, and bid!

Moreover, we have a manager section in the App that allows managers to see real time stats, view the guest list, check in guests, view real time bidding activity, manage an auction live-stream, record live auction bids and view the auction chat.

Handbid has powered thousands of events and delighted tens of thousands of bidders in the process. With native apps for iPhone and a kiosk app available for the iPad, 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. For those bidders without a supported device, they can either bid from the web on their phone or from this Handbid iPad kiosk app.

2. 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 bidders.

3. Our commitment to service is as great as our software. We get as many compliments on our service as we do on our software. You can be assured we'll 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 or computer, or bid from an iPad kiosk. Everything is real-time and Handbid allows your guests to bid from multiple places and interfaces.

- What people 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 and be ready to use the app and bid. If they don't want to use their phone? Have them bid from this iPad App.

- Can people pay though Handbid
Yes! We have integrated payments in our iPhone and iPad apps so that at the end of the night, your guests can view and pay their invoice without having to stand in line. We also have backend manager tools to process payments for those who don't have our app. Can you accept payments outside of Handbid? Yes

- 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 run auctions for our own organizations. 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? Once you have Handbid iPad installed, just click on the Demo Auction button to get started. To start bidding, you just need to create an account at Handbid.com or in our iPhone app. Once you have a Paddle ID, you can bid from Handbid iPad.

Check out our iPhone, also in the iTunes App Store. Play with both 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

Version History Performance updates 5.9.3 May 20 Stability improvements and bug fixes for a smoother experience. 5.9.0 Feb 23 Stability improvements and App Store compliance updates 5.8.2 Jan 29 Enhanced real-time updates for better reliability. You can now participate in BidBox styled auction events directly from the app. We've also fixed several bugs to make your auction event experience smoother and more reliable. 5.8.1 12/31/2025 Fixed issue with maxbid placement 5.7.9 11/13/2025 UI & Performance updates
Fixed paddle numbers on live stream tab 5.7.7 08/11/2025 Faster invoice loading for a smoother experience
Bug fixes for bidding history, phone autofill, notifications, login, and more 5.7.5 06/09/2025 System upgrades and small improvements 5.7.4 04/21/2025 • Resolved an issue where some items were unavailable for purchase before the auction opened. 5.7.3 03/12/2025 Performance Improvements and optimization
Various bug fixes 5.7.2 02/11/2025 Various stability bug fixes and performance improvements 5.7.1 12/23/2024 * Enhanced Alerts & Auction Management: Keep tabs on every bid with streamlined notifications and auction controls in the iPad Stream Manager.
* Scheduled Auctions at a Glance: See upcoming auction start times effortlessly displayed and updated in real-time.
* Stripe Terminal Support
* Bug Fixes & Optimizations: We’ve squashed some pesky bugs to make things smoother. 5.7.0 11/25/2024 -Improved login security
-Minor bug fixes 5.6.9 09/25/2024 We’re back with an update that’ll keep the excitement rolling right up to the last second!

Extended Bidding: Got a last-minute bid on an item? We’re not closing the curtain just yet! Items with those thrilling final bids will stay open past the auction close, giving you a chance to outbid the competition. The rest of the items? They’ll close when the timer says so.

Keep those bids flying until the very end—this auction just got even more intense! 5.6.8 08/19/2024 We've taken our bug-swatting gloves out and squashed some pesky critters that were sneaking around in the shadows. Here's what we've fixed:

Swipe with Confidence: It's smooth sailing with Magtek Dynamo 5 or 6 swipers
Number Neatness Nailed: Country code stays put
Edit Bidder Emptiness Erased: We've restored missing data faster than you can say "Bidder's Delight!" 5.6.7 04/23/2024 Revamped Payment Platform: Get ready to experience seamless transactions like never before! Our latest update introduces a cutting-edge payment platform.

Numerous Bug Fixes: We've squashed those pesky bugs that were bugging you! Enjoy a much more stable and fluid experience. 5.6.6 12/22/2023 - Small UI fixes to make some buttons easier to activate
- Fix to how asking price adjusts during live streams 5.6.5 07/20/2023 - Updated Manager Section to allow for Team Members to Access 5.6.4 03/14/2023 Fixed issue with guest list checkin with no email
Fixed problem with card readers in guest list 5.6.3 01/11/2023 Fixed issue with MagTek readers! 5.6.2 01/10/2023 - Added in Category and Item Timers
- Added in user request security 5.6.1 01/09/2023 A number of fixes and improvements!
- Fixed issues with placing floor bids from the stream manager
- Fixed problem with attributes in checkin purchases
- Fixed alert in invoices
- Fixed the Paddle Number required issue
- Fixed bids on live items
- The app now allows managers to enter a paddle number below 100
- The app now correctly updates an item to OPEN status after a live bid is deleted. 5.6.0 11/22/2022 - Improved the speed of recording floor bids by allowing manager to designate a specific floor bidder
- Improved stability of the app when checking in guests 5.5.8 06/28/2022 - Improved the live streaming manager features for hybrid auctions
- Fixed issue selecting an organization when entering the manager section
- Created mass appeal entry tool for managers 5.5.7 04/21/2022 Mostly bug fixes and performance improvements
- Improved collection of address information
- Support for new notification system
- Fixed issue where some white-label apps could not see all of their events 5.5.6 02/16/2022