Wavebid 2 vs AuctionWriter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wavebid 2
Streamline your auctioneering process with this mobile cataloging tool. Easily create lots, capture images, and write detailed descriptions to enhance your efficiency on the go.
- Mobile cataloging
- Lot creation
- Photo capture
- Description writing
- Auctioneer efficiency
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Auctioneers rejoice, mobile cataloging has arrived. Create lots, take photos, write descriptions and be a more efficient auctioneer with Wavebid.
AuctionWriter
Streamline auction lot cataloging with AI. Snap photos and get instant titles, descriptions, and estimates. Supports offline work, team collaboration, and seamless export to any auction platform.
- AI-generated lot descriptions
- Smart lot number identification
- Built-in camera controls
- Automatic background removal
- Export to any auction platform
- Offline cataloging
- Team collaboration
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Catalog auction lots in seconds with AI. AuctionWriter is the mobile companion for auction professionals who need to catalog items fast. Snap photos of any item, and our AI instantly generates titles, descriptions, and estimates — no typing required. HOW IT WORKS Create a catalog for your upcoming sale. Photograph each lot with the built-in camera. Tap "Use AI" and get a complete lot description in seconds. Review, edit, and move on to the next lot. KEY FEATURES - AI-Generated Descriptions: Take photos and let AI write accurate, professional lot descriptions instantly. - Smart Lot Numbering: AI can identify lot numbers from photos of tags or stickers. - Built-in Camera Controls: Adjust exposure, flash, aspect ratio, and switch between front and rear cameras. - Background Removal: Clean up item photos automatically. - Export Anywhere: Export your completed catalog to any auction platform or software. - Offline Support: Catalog lots without internet and sync when you're back online. - Team Collaboration: Multiple team members can work on the same catalogs. - Custom Fields and Categories: Configure your catalogs to match your workflow. - Consignor Tracking: Assign lots to consignors for easy management. - Desktop Companion: Syncs with the AuctionWriter desktop app for extended cataloging capabilities. BUILT FOR AUCTION PROFESSIONALS Whether you're cataloging an estate, running a weekly sale, or managing consignment inventory, AuctionWriter helps you get through items faster without sacrificing description quality. Subscription plans start with a free tier (50 AI generations/month). Upgrade for higher limits and team features. Manage your subscription at auctionwriter.com. Questions or feedback? Reach out through the in-app support screen or visit auctionwriter.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AuctionWriter at 4.3 against Wavebid 2's 1.7. AuctionWriter also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Wavebid 2's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (28 vs 4). 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.
AuctionWriter holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wavebid 2 has 28 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Wavebid 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of AuctionWriter's.
Wavebid 2 ships an update every 2 months, AuctionWriter every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Wavebid 2 | AuctionWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (28 ratings) | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wavebid, LLC | Webflare LLC |
Customer experience
Wavebid 2
AuctionWriter
In-app purchases
Wavebid 2
No in-app purchases
AuctionWriter
No in-app purchases
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