Sotheby's vs FUSE Studio
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.
FUSE Studio
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Select, Imagine, Shop — the AI-powered interior design app that brings your dream spaces to life. BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE Connect your Pinterest account, browse your saved boards, and select the pins that inspire you. Fuse's advanced AI analyzes your selections and generates beautiful, cohesive interior design concepts tailored to your taste. KEY FEATURES • Pinterest Integration — Seamlessly connect to your Pinterest boards and browse all your saved pins • AI Design Generation — Select 1-10 pins and let AI create stunning design visualizations • Multiple Design Styles — Choose from Modern, Minimalist, Luxury, Eastern, and Rustic aesthetics • Full-Screen Gallery — Swipe through generated designs with zoom capability • Design History — Access all your past creations, organized by date • Privacy-First — Optional Zero-Knowledge Encryption keeps your data secure with AES-256 encryption HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign in with Pinterest or Google account 2. Browse your Pinterest boards and select inspiring pins (Or send images you like to the app as a pin) 3. Choose your preferred design style 4. Generate AI-powered room visualizations 5. Save and share your favorite designs PERFECT FOR • Homeowners planning renovations • Renters looking for decor inspiration • Interior design enthusiasts • Real estate professionals staging properties • Anyone who loves beautiful spaces Your Pinterest boards are full of ideas waiting to be realized. Fuse is the bridge between inspiration and your dream interior. Download Fuse and start designing today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FUSE Studio at none against Sotheby's's shown. FUSE Studio also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). Sotheby's's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sotheby's ships an update every 2 weeks, FUSE Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sotheby's | FUSE Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sotheby's | Functionland |
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
FUSE Studio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sotheby's
No in-app purchases
FUSE Studio
No in-app purchases
