Ritchie Bros. vs Bodnarus Auctioneering
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ritchie Bros.
This app allows users to buy and sell heavy equipment and trucks through online auctions. Browse a vast inventory, track items, view detailed specs, and bid in real-time from anywhere. It's designed for professionals in construction, logistics, and farming.
- Browse thousands of equipment listings
- Personalized watchlists and notifications
- Detailed equipment specs and inspection reports
- Real-time online bidding
- Live auction streaming
- Live auctioneer audio
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Bid & Buy Wherever You Are Sign in with your Ritchie Bros. account or create one, and take the marketplace with you. Find equipment fast, track it your way, and bid directly from your phone. Smart search suggestions and a revamped browsing experience put more inventory in view, so you find what you need faster. Save any search and check My RB to see what's new since you last looked. When you're ready to bid, Bid Focus Mode keeps you in it - swipe to place a bid, see instantly if you're winning or outbid, and jump back into the action without losing your place. Follow closing lots in real time with Live Auctions, and place a one-tap bid the second it's your turn. Every listing comes with a revamped inspection report and full photo library, so you make the call before you bid. Track everything from My RB: your bids, your watchlist, and your saved searches - synced whether you're on web, mobile, or in your app. Review your bidding limit and raise it right from the app when you're ready to go bigger. No redirecting to a browser. Everything happens here. Download the Ritchie Bros. app today.
Bodnarus Auctioneering
Participate in weekly online and farm auctions from anywhere. Browse catalogs, bid live, and receive outbid notifications to stay engaged with a wide variety of items from antiques to collectibles.
- Live auction bidding
- Push notifications
- Manage won/lost items
- Browse auction catalogs
- Integrated audio/video
- Absentee bidding
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Welcome to the Bodnarus Auctioneering App! Bodnarus Auctioneering INC has been operating since 2007 by owner Frederick Bodnarus. We are based in Saskatoon, SK and host weekly online auctions as well as farm auctions. There is a wide variety of product including antiques, collectibles, vintage items, trading cards, sports memorabilia, tools, households, action figures, video games, coins and currency, jewelry, artwork, musical instruments and much more! View and bid anytime and anywhere with the Bodnarus Auctioneering APP. Keep track of all our favorite auction items, bid in live auctions, and receive outbid notifications directly to your phone to keep you in the action! Key Features of our Auction Bidding App • Available on all devices • Fully integrated audio/video straight from the auction floor • The best auction app available for choice bidding • Push notifications to allow bidders to stay in the action • Increased security, encryption and privacy • Faster loading and smoother browsing experience • Manage items (Won, Lost, Winning, Losing) • Browsing of auction catalogs with photos, descriptions and easy use absentee bidding • The most user-friendly app to use in the industry
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ritchie Bros. at 38% against Bodnarus Auctioneering's 0%. Bodnarus Auctioneering's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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.
Ritchie Bros. ships an update every 3 weeks, Bodnarus Auctioneering every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ritchie Bros. | Bodnarus Auctioneering |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (18K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 209 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ritchie Bros. | Live Auction Group |
Customer experience
Ritchie Bros.
Bodnarus Auctioneering
Bugs and requests
Ritchie Bros.
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues after updates
- Watchlist items not syncing or disappearing
- Inability to delete watched items
- Images not loading or displaying properly
Requested features
6 requests- Live feature for auctions
- Option to delete watched items after bidding
- Ability to search by serial number
- Auction results available in the app
- Easier way to manage watchlist
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- Restore old app layout and features
Bodnarus Auctioneering
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ritchie Bros.
No in-app purchases
Bodnarus Auctioneering
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ritchie Bros. free?
Is Bodnarus Auctioneering free?
Do Ritchie Bros. or Bodnarus Auctioneering have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ritchie Bros. or Bodnarus Auctioneering?
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