# Sotheby's vs Star Wine List

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Star Wine List at 100% against Sotheby's's 24%. Star Wine List also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). Sotheby's's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (96 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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.

Star Wine List holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sotheby's has 96 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Sotheby's's written reviews are positive against 100% of Star Wine List's.

Sotheby's ships an update every 2 weeks, Star Wine List every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sotheby's | Star Wine List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sothebys/id1061156465/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-wine-list/id1483940755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 54 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sotheby's](https://appshunter.io/developer/393122746) | [Star Wine List](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483940754) |

## 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


### Star Wine List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-wine-list/id1483940755)

Discover top wine bars and restaurants globally, curated by wine professionals. Explore by map, guides, or lists, and view updated wine lists. Search for specific wines to find where they are served.

**Highlights:** Curated wine bar and restaurant guides, Interactive map discovery, City-specific wine lists, Searchable wine database, Wine professional recommendations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sotheby's free?

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

### Is Star Wine List free?

Star Wine List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sotheby's or Star Wine List?

Star Wine List is rated higher. Sotheby's averages 3.4 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Star Wine List averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Sotheby's or Star Wine List have ads?

Sotheby's shows ads; Star Wine List does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sotheby's or Star Wine List?

Sotheby's ships an update every 2 weeks, and Star Wine List every 2 months. Most recently, Sotheby's was updated on October 24, 2026 and Star Wine List on October 13, 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.*