Heritage Auctions vs Bad Magic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Bad Magic
Discover exclusive merchandise for popular podcasts and comedy shows. Shop a wide variety of apparel, home goods, and collectibles, with new designs released weekly. Special discounts are available for dedicated fans.
- Podcast merchandise
- Comedy show merchandise
- Weekly new item drops
- Apparel, home goods, collectibles
- Tie-dye options
- Fan discounts
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Merchandise for fans of Timesuck Podcast, Scared To Death Podcast, Secretsuck Podcast, & Dan Cummins Comedy. Boasting what is easily the best merchandise in the podcast universe, Bad Magic drops fresh new items weekly! Don't miss out! Designs don't last long as we're constantly making way for new merch. Tee Shirts, All Over Wearables, Home Goods, Collectibles, and More! Oh and TIE DYYYE! (Oprah yell) *Space Lizards get 20% off Timesuck and Secretsuck Merch!
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Verdict
Heritage Auctions and Bad Magic both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Bad Magic's written reviews are positive against 60% of Heritage Auctions's. Heritage Auctions's advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 80). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
Bad Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heritage Auctions has 5K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Heritage Auctions's written reviews are positive against 87% of Bad Magic's.
Heritage Auctions ships an update every 6 weeks, Bad Magic every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Heritage Auctions | Bad Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5K ratings) | 4.9 (80 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | 86.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 80 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heritage Auctions | Bit Elixir, LLC |
Customer experience
Heritage Auctions
Bad Magic
Bugs and 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
Bad Magic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Heritage Auctions
No in-app purchases
Bad Magic
No in-app purchases
Questions
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