Heritage Auctions vs SFW 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.
SFW Auctions
Participate in online auctions for hunting and fishing trips directly from your mobile device. Preview upcoming lots, track your bids, and watch live auctions on the go. Quick registration and push notifications ensure you never miss an opportunity.
- Preview upcoming auctions
- Watch live auctions
- Bid in real-time
- Track bidding history
- Push notifications for items of interest
- Quick registration
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The best online auctions for hunting and fishing trips. With the SFW 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 our 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 review sentiment: SFW Auctions at 100% against Heritage Auctions's 60%. SFW Auctions also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Heritage Auctions's advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). 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.
SFW 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 5K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of SFW Auctions's.
Heritage Auctions ships an update every 6 weeks, SFW Auctions every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heritage Auctions | SFW Auctions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 7 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 | Outdoorsman Hunts, LLC |
Customer experience
Heritage Auctions
SFW 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
SFW Auctions
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Heritage Auctions
No in-app purchases
SFW Auctions
No in-app purchases
Questions
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