Comparison

Sotheby's vs FlyBox Storage

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. Browse fixed price retail items in search results. Quickly access your favorite auctions and lots. Search past and present lots. Manage profile, view purchases, and customize your settings.

About

FlyBox Storage

Organize and manage your stored belongings remotely. Schedule pickups and deliveries of your storage boxes, and maintain a digital inventory of your items. This service offers a modern alternative to traditional self-storage.

Highlights
  • Digital inventory management
  • Schedule FedEx pickups
  • Order and retrieve FlyBoxes
  • Secure, climate-controlled facilities
  • Free packing supplies
  • Remote access to belongings
Features
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With the FlyBox app, you can organize your belongings, manage your storage inventory, keep track of what you’ve stored, schedule FedEx pick-ups, order more FlyBoxes, or retrieve your FlyBoxes and have them delivered anywhere, anytime in the contiguous US—all with just a few taps. FlyBoxes are stored in one of our nationwide, secure, climate-controlled facilities and shipped exclusively via FedEx. FlyBox is the modern alternative to traditional self-storage units. Whether you’re storing seasonal items, decluttering your home, managing office overflow, or need temporary storage while moving, FlyBox makes it simple. FlyBox delivers everything you need to pack like a pro. From heavy-duty storage totes to bubble wrap, locks, and more. We provide FREE FlyBoxes, perfect for moving boxes, business storage, or long-term storage needs. Every FlyBox includes FREE packing supplies like vacuum bags, labels, and a pump—ideal for safe, compact storage and easy organization. We’ve thought of everything, so you don’t have to. Just pack your stuff, and FlyBox does the rest. No more heavy lifting, long drives to the storage unit, or forgetting what you’ve stored! With FlyBox, your belongings are always within reach. It’s self-storage, reimagined for remote access, mobile inventory management, and zero hassle. FlyBox is also a great storage solution for landlords, property managers, real estate agents, and businesses looking to store documents, staging supplies, or tenant belongings. No matter where you are, FlyBox lets you organize and access the things most important to you, effortlessly. FlyBox is more than just storage—it’s peace of mind. When there’s no room for it, FlyBox it. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pack We deliver FlyBoxes and all the packing supplies you need right to your door FREE. Each heavy-duty storage box comes with bubble wrap, vacuum storage bags, labels, and a lock—everything to keep your items safe and organized. All you have to do is pack. 2. Organize Use the FlyBox app to create a digital inventory of what’s inside each box. Categorize items for home organization, office storage, or move-related tracking. Schedule a FREE FedEx pick-up when you’re ready, or manage existing boxes for retrieval or delivery. 3. Store & Retrieve Your FlyBoxes are stored in secure, climate-controlled self storage facilities across the country. When you need something back, just schedule a delivery—FlyBox ships your items anywhere in the contiguous US for only $10.

Screenshots

Sotheby's4 screens
FlyBox Storage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlyBox Storage at 86% against Sotheby's's 24%. FlyBox Storage also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). Sotheby's's advantage is ratings volume (95 vs 12). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlyBox Storage holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sotheby's has 95 ratings behind it against 12, 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 86% of FlyBox Storage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sotheby's ships an update every 2 weeks, FlyBox Storage fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sotheby's versus FlyBox Storage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSotheby'sFlyBox Storage
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (95 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB267 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSotheby'sFlyBox Services LLC

Customer experience

Sotheby's

All ratings95 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative73.0%

FlyBox Storage

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

FlyBox Storage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sotheby's

No in-app purchases

None

FlyBox Storage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sotheby's free?
Sotheby's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlyBox Storage free?
FlyBox Storage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sotheby's or FlyBox Storage?
FlyBox Storage is rated higher. Sotheby's averages 3.4 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while FlyBox Storage averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Sotheby's or FlyBox Storage have ads?
Sotheby's shows ads; FlyBox Storage does not.
Which is updated more often, Sotheby's or FlyBox Storage?
Sotheby's ships an update every 2 weeks, and FlyBox Storage fortnightly. Most recently, Sotheby's was updated on October 9, 2026 and FlyBox Storage on September 24, 2026.

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