Comparison

Ritchie Bros. vs Lockii

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Lockii

Features
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Lockii - Run a fully automated rental business. Lockii is the all-in-one platform for contactless rentals. Manage bookings, automate pickups & returns, track items with GPS, and automate customer communication - all from one system. With Lockii, rental businesses can operate 24/7 self-service hire locations without needing staff onsite, or staff intervention with bookings. From trailers and vehicles to bikes, equipment, and outdoor gear, Lockii powers modern rental companies around the world. Automate Your Entire Rental Workflow Lockii handles the entire rental lifecycle: • Customers book online • Identity verification confirms the renter • Access codes are generated and sent to unlock the item • Automated messaging guides the hire • Returns are confirmed with photos and GPS Over 95% of bookings run without human involvement at all, allowing businesses to scale faster and reduce labour costs. Who Lockii Is For Lockii is designed for rental businesses of all types: • Trailer hire • Car rentals • Bike and scooter rentals • Equipment hire • Outdoor gear rentals • Self-service vending rentals Why Businesses Choose Lockii • Operate rental locations without staff • Reduce operational costs • Expand to new locations faster • Increase asset utilisation • Deliver a modern self-service experience Lockii integrates bookings, payments, access control, and tracking into a single platform designed specifically for contactless rental businesses.

Screenshots

Ritchie Bros.4 screens
Lockii4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Ritchie Bros. at 3 against Lockii's 1. Ritchie Bros. also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ritchie Bros. versus Lockii: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRitchie Bros.Lockii
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRitchie Bros.Bodhi Hawken

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

Lockii

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ritchie Bros.

No in-app purchases

None

Lockii

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ritchie Bros. free?
Ritchie Bros. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lockii free?
Lockii is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ritchie Bros. or Lockii have ads?
Neither Ritchie Bros. nor Lockii shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ritchie Bros. or Lockii?
Ritchie Bros. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lockii every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ritchie Bros. was updated on October 16, 2026 and Lockii on October 9, 2026.

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