Comparison

Sotheby's vs Cristo+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sotheby's

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
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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.

About

Cristo+

Features
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Stay connected with your church and get the latest updates for groups, events and activities. Watch sermons directly in the app. Join groups and download resources provided by the group leaders. Give to your church and view donation history. Setup one-time and recurring donations. Your church will need to be signed up with the Cristo+ service for some features to work. While Cristo+ was built primarily for churches, it is also available for organizations.

Screenshots

Sotheby's4 screens
Cristo+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cristo+ at none against Sotheby's's shown. Cristo+ also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). Sotheby's's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sotheby's ships an update every 2 weeks, Cristo+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sotheby's versus Cristo+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSotheby'sCristo+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (95 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings95 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSotheby'sCharis Clarion

Bugs and requests

Sotheby's

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Cristo+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sotheby's

No in-app purchases

None

Cristo+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sotheby's free?
Sotheby's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cristo+ free?
Cristo+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sotheby's or Cristo+ have ads?
Sotheby's shows ads; Cristo+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Sotheby's or Cristo+?
Sotheby's ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cristo+ every 5 months. Most recently, Sotheby's was updated on September 8, 2026 and Cristo+ on September 21, 2026.

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