# Sotheby's vs Velle RM

The clearest difference is rating: Velle RM at 5.0 against Sotheby's's 3.4. Velle RM also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sotheby's's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (97 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Velle RM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sotheby's asks for nothing beyond the download.

Velle RM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sotheby's has 97 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sotheby's | Velle RM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sothebys/id1061156465/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velle-rm/id6786502233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sotheby's](https://appshunter.io/developer/393122746) | [Oen Solutions LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786502235) |

## 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


### Velle RM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velle-rm/id6786502233)

Organize all your important relationship details in one private place. Track birthdays, gift ideas, and event planning for people you care about. Never forget a special occasion or thoughtful gesture again.

**Highlights:** Centralized relationship information, Birthday and anniversary tracking, Gift idea and tracking, Event and guest list management, Household and address organization, Smart and manual group creation, Private and secure data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Local Unlimited Partner | $4.99 | per month |
| Local Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Local Unlimited Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sotheby's free?

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

### Is Velle RM free?

Velle RM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sotheby's or Velle RM?

Velle RM is rated higher. Sotheby's averages 3.4 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Velle RM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sotheby's or Velle RM have ads?

Sotheby's shows ads; Velle RM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sotheby's or Velle RM?

Sotheby's ships an update every 2 weeks, and Velle RM every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sotheby's was updated on November 11, 2026 and Velle RM on October 31, 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.*