Heritage Auctions vs Mainland Auctions
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.
Mainland Auctions
Participate in live auctions for construction, machinery, farm equipment, and more directly from your mobile device. Preview items, track your bids, and receive notifications for upcoming lots of interest. The app offers a streamlined registration process and allows you to engage in sales from anywhere.
- Live auction bidding
- Preview upcoming lots
- Push notifications for items
- Track bidding history
- Quick registration
- On-the-go participation
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Mainland Auctions was established in 2017 by a professional team with over 30 years of experience in the auction industry. We specialise in onsite auctions, asset recovery and liquidations in construction, machinery, engineering, farm machinery, hospitality, freight claim, insurance and more. We are always happy to provide guidance and support with your next step when buying or selling in the auction process. With the Mainland Auctions app, you can preview, watch and bid in our auctions from your mobile/tablet device. Participate in our sales while on-the-go and gain access to the following features: •Quick Registration •Following upcoming lots of interest •Push notifications to ensure you engage on items of interest •Track bidding history and activity •Watch live auctions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mainland Auctions at none against Heritage Auctions's shown. Mainland Auctions also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Heritage Auctions's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mainland Auctions holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heritage Auctions has 5.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.
Heritage Auctions ships an update every 6 weeks, Mainland Auctions every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heritage Auctions | Mainland Auctions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Heritage Auctions | Mainland Auctions Christchurch Limited |
Customer experience
Heritage Auctions
Mainland Auctions
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
Mainland Auctions
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Heritage Auctions
No in-app purchases
Mainland Auctions
No in-app purchases
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