# Sotheby's — Great Art, Fascinating Stories

> Global art and luxury auctions with bidding and collection management. (iPhone/iPad app by Sotheby's.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sothebys/id1061156465 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sotheby's](https://appshunter.io/developer/393122746)
- Category: Lifestyle, Shopping
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 95 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2015-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sothebys/id1061156465/reviews.md

## What is Sotheby's?

Extraordinary auctions. Exceptional finds. Anytime, anywhere. The Sotheby’s iOS app provides collectors with exceptional access to the world’s most extraordinary art, precious objects, wine and jewellery, together with the unparalleled expertise of our world-class specialists.


Track your bids and registrations effortlessly.
Bid in live and online auctions.
Browse open, upcoming, and past auctions.
Quickly access your favorite auctions and lots.
Search past and present lots.
Manage profile, view purchases, and customize your settings.

## Key features

- Bid in live and online auctions
- Track bids and registrations
- Browse open, upcoming, and past auctions
- Search past and present lots
- Manage profile and view purchases
- Access favorite auctions and lots

## What do users think of Sotheby's?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✨ Beautiful photography and content
- 👍 Easy to navigate (for some)
- ✅ Great for browsing and viewing auctions
- 🤩 Interactive and engaging
- 🖼️ Elegant design

**Cons**

- ❌ Core functionality missing
- 📉 Poor user experience
- 🚫 App is useless for many
- 😵 Confusing new format
- 📱 Not compatible with older phones
- 💻 Doesn't work on iPad
- ⚠️ Frequent crashes
- 😵‍💫 ID verification issues
- 📉 Outdated and buggy
- 👎 Terrible implementation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot sort auction lots
- Cannot follow, view, or bid
- App crashes on launch
- ID verification camera not focusing
- Photo upload issues
- Saved objects not displaying correctly
- App freezes or crashes during use
- Lot details never load
- AppleTV app fails to open
- App thinks it's on an iPhone on iPad

**Most requested features**

- Allow sorting of auction lots
- Improve search functionality
- Enable calendar integration
- Make app landscape compatible
- Simplify personalization options
- Improve account integration
- Allow file uploads for ID verification
- Fix AppleTV app issues

## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sothebys/id1061156465/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Reset of password not working

*2026-06-04, version 5.1.7*

The app is terrible and cannot seem to change password as it opens to a total white blank page. I am shocked by the technology on its marketplace as the company sells billions in its business and not able to enhance a user friendly and seamless app.

### 1/5 — You cannot sort

*2026-03-08, version 5.0.27*

It amazes me that core functionality is missing. For example, you cannot sort auction lots by current bid, lot number, and estimate. 

This makes the app almost entirely useless

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-09-14, version 4.5.16*

Useless on my Apple phone.. I can’t follow, view, bid… what a terrible change .. not worth a single star really

### 1/5 — Unable to update as I have an older phone

*2025-05-13, version 4.5.16*

My iPhone is a few years old and lacks the capacity to upload all of Sotheby’s new bells-and-whistles. I am not buying a new phone just to get a “new” website no matter whose it is.

### 1/5 — Update

*2025-04-09, version 4.5.16*

Impossible télécharger la nouvelle version

### 1/5 — Update doesn’t work.

*2025-04-09, version 5.0.6*

Update doesn’t work on I pad and mine is the correct version.

### 1/5 — Latest update

*2025-03-28, version 5.0.5*

New format is a disappointment.  Overcrowding of images; looks like a third rate auction house app designed by the director’s unemployable cousin.

### 1/5 — Hammond Smith

*2025-03-15, version 4.5.16*

I usually groan when I read “we’ve upgraded our system “- oh no! It inevitably means a worse system, as here. Absolutely awful. Moreover it doesn’t work on iPad. Why on earth do you need to “ improve” a system that worked perfectly fine.

### 1/5 — 用不了，快更新，很差

*2025-02-16, version 5.0.0*

用不了，快更新．很差很差

### 1/5 — Started crashing

*2024-11-25, version 4.5.15*

Previous versions had no issue. Currently version crashes on my phone.

## Frequently asked questions about Sotheby's

### What can I do with this app?

This app provides collectors with access to global auctions of art, precious objects, wine, and jewelry. You can bid in live and online auctions, track your bids and registrations, browse past and upcoming sales, and search for specific lots.

### How do I bid in auctions?

You can bid in both live and online auctions directly through the app. The application allows you to track your bids and registrations effortlessly, ensuring you stay updated on your participation in various sales.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. While the app itself does not have a direct cost, it is supported by advertisements.

### Can I manage my account and purchases?

Yes, the app allows you to manage your profile, view your past purchases, and customize your settings. This provides a comprehensive experience for collectors managing their engagement with the auction house.

### What kind of items are available through the app?

The app offers access to extraordinary art, precious objects, wine, and jewelry from auctions worldwide. It connects collectors with exceptional finds and the expertise of world-class specialists.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1.14 — 2026-08-21

- Filter search results to show only available lots or past lots
- Bug fixes and improvements

### 5.1.13 — 2026-08-06

- Convert lot estimates and bid amounts to your preferred currency.
- Bug fixes and enhancements.

### 5.1.12 — 2026-08-03

Bug fixes and enhancements.

### 5.1.11 — 2026-07-10

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.1.10 — 2026-06-29

- Convert auction estimates to your preferred currency during live auctions
- Bug fixes and improvements

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