Comparison

Sotheby's vs RIPMe

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

RIPMe

Features
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Don't like talking about death? We made an app for that. RIPMe helps you capture the wishes, stories, memories, and practical details your loved ones may need if the unexpected happens. Your will covers the legal paperwork. RIPMe helps preserve everything else, from everyday life admin and digital accounts to personal messages, family memories, pets, and even the songs you'd want played at your farewell. Work through thoughtfully designed questions at your own pace. Some are practical, some are deeply personal, and some may even make you smile. Your answers remain private and are only shared with the trusted people you choose when they are needed. What you can record * Final wishes and personal preferences * Financial reminders and important life information * Digital accounts and online presence * Who gets what * Pet care instructions * Personal letters and messages * Family stories and memories * Secure photo albums * And hundreds of thoughtful questions across life's most important topics How it works 1. Answer guided questions whenever you have time. 2. Choose trusted Protectors who can access your information when appropriate. 3. Keep updating your answers as life changes. Your information stays encrypted, private, and completely under your control until the right time. RIPMe isn't a replacement for a legal will, but it helps ensure your voice, memories, and wishes are never lost. Because the people you love deserve more than unanswered questions.

Screenshots

Sotheby's4 screens
RIPMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sotheby's at none against RIPMe's 3. RIPMe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence 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. RIPMe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sotheby's asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sotheby's ships an update every 2 weeks, RIPMe weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sotheby's versus RIPMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSotheby'sRIPMe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB39 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSotheby'sRIPME

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

RIPMe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sotheby's

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RIPMe

Subscriptions3
  • RIPme App$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Sotheby's free?
Sotheby's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RIPMe free?
RIPMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sotheby's or RIPMe have ads?
Sotheby's shows ads; RIPMe does not.
Which is updated more often, Sotheby's or RIPMe?
Sotheby's ships an update every 2 weeks, and RIPMe weekly. Most recently, Sotheby's was updated on October 24, 2026 and RIPMe on October 14, 2026.

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