The need
Collectors needed a trusted place to bid, buy and sell live, without jumping between a stream, a chat and a separate checkout.
Case study · Marketplace · Live auctions
BiDRThe Future of Live Collectibles Auctions
BiDR is a live auction platform for collectors. It combines livestreaming, interactive bidding and secure checkout, so buyers and sellers of cards, comics and more connect in real time.
ClientBiDR TV
PlatformsiOS, Android, Web
Our roleDesign, build, support
What we built
One platform for live streams, real-time bidding, seller tools, checkout, shipping coordination and order tracking, on mobile and in the browser.
The result
A real-time marketplace on an AWS-backed back end, built to stay in sync for every viewer during busy auctions.
Inside the App
What BiDR Can Do
The features we designed and built, explained in plain English.
Live streaming auctions
Sellers go live, and buyers watch, bid and buy in the same screen.
Real-time bidding
Instant bids, live price updates and countdowns over WebSockets, with bid queues and conflict resolution on the back end.
Discovery and follows
Browse live auctions and curated categories, and follow sellers to know the moment they go live.
Unified checkout
Auction wins and store items from several streamers go into one cart and one payment.
Watchlist
Bookmark auctions, upcoming drops and listings, and get reminders before they start.
Seller analytics
Profit, revenue, average sale price, bidding trends, conversion rates and top categories in one dashboard.
Our Role
How We Delivered It
- UX/UI designFlows, wireframes and a clickable prototype approved before development.
- App developmentBuilt in sprints, with a live demo every week.
- Product strategyDeciding together what belongs in each version, and what can wait.
- SupportFixes, updates and new features after launch.
What we deliveredUI/UX design in FigmaiPhone appAndroid appWeb appAdmin appFirebase back endApp Store and Google Play releaseOngoing support
Technology
How BiDR Is Built
Four tools, each chosen for a reason, from the first design to the live product.
Figma
Every BiDR screen was designed and prototyped in Figma, and approved before development started.
React Native
One React Native codebase runs as a native app on both iPhone and Android.
ReactJS
The admin app and the web version are built in ReactJS.
Firebase
Firebase runs the back end: accounts, data, file storage and real-time updates.
Also insideWebSocketsAWSLive streamingUnified checkout
FAQ
Questions About This Project
01What technology is BiDR built with?
BiDR was designed in Figma. The iOS and Android apps are built with React Native, the admin app and web version with ReactJS, and the back end runs on Firebase.
02Which platforms is BiDR available on?
BiDR is built for iOS, Android and Web, with an admin app for managing users and content.
03What did Niftonic do on BiDR?
UX/UI design, app development, product strategy and ongoing support: from the first wireframes to the App Store and Google Play release.
04Can Niftonic build an app like BiDR for me?
Yes. Send us a message for a free consultation. We reply with a written scope, timeline and quote, and there is no upfront payment to get started.
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