RKT Auctions vs Heritage Auctions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RKT Auctions
Participate in live auctions for a variety of specialty items, including jewelry, art, and collectibles. Bid in real-time, leave absentee bids, and browse upcoming auction catalogs directly from your mobile device.
- Live auction bidding
- Absentee bidding
- Watch live auctions
- Listen to live auctions
- View upcoming auctions
- Browse auction catalogs
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RFT Auctions is the mobile app for Australia’s leading weekly auctioneer – Raffan Kelaher & Thomas. Based in Sydney, Australia, Raffan Kelaher & Thomas has a range of specialty auctions to cater for all tastes and budgets, including Jewellery & Silver, Fine & Decorative Arts, Australiana, 20th Century Design, Toys & Dolls, Linen & Lace, Australian Cedar and Oriental Arts. With the RKT Auctions app you can bid live and leave absentee bids at our specialty auctions, watch and listen to live auctions, see our upcoming auctions and review our catalogues. We look forward to seeing you at an auction online soon!
Heritage Auctions
Explore and discover a vast array of collectibles, from coins and currency to fine art and memorabilia. This app connects collectors with a world-renowned auction house, offering expertise and a seamless browsing experience for acquiring unique items.
- Browse US & World Coins
- Discover Rare Currency
- Explore Fine & Decorative Art
- Find Vintage Comic Books
- Shop Jewelry & Timepieces
- View Sports Collectibles
- Discover Luxury Real Estate
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The new Heritage Auctions app allows collectors to browse and find US & World Coins, Rare Currency, Fine & Decorative Art, Western Art, Illustration Art, Vintage Comic Books & Comic Art, Movie Posters, Entertainment & Music Memorabilia, Jewelry & Timepieces, Vintage & Couture Handbags, Sports Collectibles, Historical & Political Memorabilia, Rare Books & Manuscripts, American Indian Art, Air & Space Memorabilia, Civil War Memorabilia, Vintage & Contemporary Photography, Nature & Science Specimens, Fine and Rare Wine, URL domain names and other Intellectual Property, Luxury Real Estate and more. Established in 1976, Heritage Auctions is the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house in the world, as well as the largest auction house founded in the US. Our knowledgeable staff of over 130 experts and 400 additional service-oriented professionals, and our suite of services, help our customers develop the best collections possible. We are always looking to acquire interesting items, whether through consignment or by outright purchase, and we spend or disburse millions of dollars every business day, on average, keeping our clients' demands satisfied. Find out why you should consign to a Heritage Auction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heritage Auctions at 60% against RKT Auctions's 25%. Heritage Auctions also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 20 months). RKT Auctions's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
RKT Auctions ships an update every 20 months, Heritage Auctions every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RKT Auctions | Heritage Auctions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (5.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 60.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Raffan Kelaher & Thomas Pty Ltd | Heritage Auctions |
Customer experience
RKT Auctions
Heritage Auctions
Bugs and requests
RKT Auctions
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Heritage Auctions
Reported bugs
5 issues- App freezes when scrolling through lots
- Login and registration process is unreliable
- Bidding buttons overlap with other UI elements
- Inconsistent behavior between app and website
- Syncing issues with tracked lots and bids
Requested features
5 requests- Improve search and filtering functionality
- Add option to view past sale prices
- Streamline the bidding and account setup process
- Enhance mobile app performance and stability
- Provide faster shipping options
In-app purchases
RKT Auctions
No in-app purchases
Heritage Auctions
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RKT Auctions free?
Is Heritage Auctions free?
Do RKT Auctions or Heritage Auctions have ads?
Which is updated more often, RKT Auctions or Heritage Auctions?
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