Sotheby's vs DaysAway
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
DaysAway
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DaysAway transforms the way you anticipate life's most meaningful moments. Whether you're counting down to your next vacation, a loved one's birthday, or that special event you've been dreaming about, DaysAway makes every day of waiting feel exciting. BEAUTIFUL COUNTDOWN EXPERIENCE • Create stunning countdowns with animated themes and cosmic particle effects • Choose from 20+ beautifully crafted visual themes • Add photos from your library to personalize each countdown • Track days, hours, minutes, and seconds with elegant displays • View progress with multiple formats: Classic, Detailed, Minimal, or Percentage WIDGETS FOR YOUR HOME & LOCK SCREEN • Small, medium, and large home screen widgets • Lock screen widgets for quick glances (Premium) • Daily focus widget to highlight your next big moment • Widgets update automatically—never miss a milestone MEMORY LANE • Relive past moments automatically • Trips and recurring events show photos from previous years • Location-based memories for travel countdowns • Create a beautiful timeline of your most cherished experiences SMART NOTIFICATIONS • Daily reminders to build anticipation • Milestone notifications (100 days, 1 month, 1 week, tomorrow) • Custom scheduling for the perfect reminder time • Quiet hours and smart grouping options SYNC ACROSS ALL DEVICES • Sign in with Apple for seamless iCloud sync • Access your countdowns on iPhone and iPad • Your data stays private and encrypted ORGANIZE YOUR MOMENTS • Categories: Trips, Birthdays, Holidays, Events, and Custom • Recurring countdowns for annual celebrations • Search and sort to find any countdown instantly • Archive past events to keep your list clean PREMIUM FEATURES (One-Time Purchase) DaysAway offers a fair, one-time purchase for lifetime access: • Unlimited countdowns (Free: 3 countdowns) • All 20+ premium themes (Free: 5 themes) • Advanced photo editing effects • All widget sizes including Lock Screen • Custom notification scheduling • Calendar sync integration • Statistics and analytics dashboard • PDF export for sharing • Backup and restore No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Pay once, enjoy forever. DaysAway is designed with privacy in mind. Your countdowns and photos stay on your device and sync securely through iCloud. Start counting down to your next adventure today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sotheby's at none against DaysAway's 1. Sotheby's also leads on iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.1). DaysAway's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. DaysAway sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sotheby's asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Sotheby's | DaysAway |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (95 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sotheby's | Ahmed Darwish |
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
DaysAway
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sotheby's
No in-app purchases
DaysAway
- DaysAway Premium$9.99









