# Sotheby's vs WID

The clearest difference is rating: WID at 4.7 against Sotheby's's 3.4. WID also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Sotheby's's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (95 vs 31). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WID holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95 and 31 respectively.

Sotheby's ships an update every 2 weeks, WID every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sotheby's | WID |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sothebys/id1061156465/reviews) | **[4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wid/id1191439770/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sotheby's](https://appshunter.io/developer/393122746) | [WID](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191439769) |

## What reviewers say

### Sotheby's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sothebys/id1061156465)

Access extraordinary art, precious objects, wine, and jewelry from auctions worldwide. Track bids, register for auctions, and explore past and upcoming sales with expert insights.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Core functionality missing
- 📉 Poor user experience
- 🚫 App is useless for many
- 😵 Confusing new format
- 📱 Not compatible with older phones

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot sort auction lots
- Cannot follow, view, or bid
- App crashes on launch
- ID verification camera not focusing
- Photo upload issues

**Requested features**

- Allow sorting of auction lots
- Improve search functionality
- Enable calendar integration
- Make app landscape compatible
- Simplify personalization options


### WID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wid/id1191439770)

Verify the authenticity of bottles using NFC technology. Access detailed information about provenance, history, grape varieties, and maturation advice for wines.

**Highlights:** NFC bottle authentication, Verify bottle authenticity, Access provenance details, View grape varieties, Get maturation advice, Check bottle certificate

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sotheby's free?

Sotheby's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WID free?

WID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sotheby's or WID?

WID is rated higher. Sotheby's averages 3.4 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while WID averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.

### Do Sotheby's or WID have ads?

Sotheby's shows ads; WID does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sotheby's or WID?

Sotheby's ships an update every 2 weeks, and WID every 4 months. Most recently, Sotheby's was updated on October 17, 2026 and WID on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*