# Sotheby's vs Martial Vivot Salon

The clearest difference is rating: Martial Vivot Salon at 5.0 against Sotheby's's 3.4. Martial Vivot Salon also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). Sotheby's's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (96 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Martial Vivot Salon 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sotheby's ships an update every 2 weeks, Martial Vivot Salon every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sotheby's | Martial Vivot Salon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sothebys/id1061156465/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/martial-vivot-salon/id6448071598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 58 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sotheby's](https://appshunter.io/developer/393122746) | [Martial Vivot, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683410007) |

## 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

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**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


### Martial Vivot Salon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/martial-vivot-salon/id6448071598)

Easily schedule salon appointments with a single tap. This application streamlines the booking process, allowing you to secure your preferred time slots effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Easy appointment booking, One-click booking, Streamlined scheduling, Salon appointment management

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sotheby's free?

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

### Is Martial Vivot Salon free?

Martial Vivot Salon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sotheby's or Martial Vivot Salon?

Martial Vivot Salon is rated higher. Sotheby's averages 3.4 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Martial Vivot Salon averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sotheby's or Martial Vivot Salon have ads?

Both Sotheby's and Martial Vivot Salon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sotheby's or Martial Vivot Salon?

Sotheby's ships an update every 2 weeks, and Martial Vivot Salon every 6 months. Most recently, Sotheby's was updated on November 6, 2026 and Martial Vivot Salon on November 3, 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.*