Heritage Auctions vs Phillips
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.
Phillips
Participate in global auctions for 20th and 21st-century art, design, and luxury items. Buy, sell, and explore curated collections with real-time bidding and expert valuations.
- Browse upcoming auctions
- Track favorite lots
- Place real-time bids
- Submit items for appraisal
- Explore by maker
- Set custom alerts
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Buy, sell, and explore with the Phillips Online app. Explore upcoming auctions, track favorite lots, place real-time bids, and enjoy seamless access to our world-class auctions. BUY — place bids effortlessly in our live and online auctions. SELL — submit images of your property to our experts for complimentary valuations and appraisals. EXPLORE — browse works by your favorite makers, create an account, register to bid, and set custom alerts. About Phillips Phillips is modernizing the collecting experience for all. As a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st-century works, Phillips offers dedicated expertise in Modern & Contemporary Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewels. Auctions and exhibitions are primarily held in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, with representative offices based throughout Europe, the United States, and Asia. Phillips offers a regular selection of live and online auctions, as well as items available for immediate purchase. Phillips also offers a range of services across all aspects of collecting, including private sales, appraisals, valuations, and fiduciary planning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Phillips at none against Heritage Auctions's shown. Phillips also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (80% vs 60%). Heritage Auctions's advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 30) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price 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.
Heritage Auctions holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heritage Auctions has 5K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Heritage Auctions's written reviews are positive against 80% of Phillips's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Heritage Auctions ships an update every 6 weeks, Phillips every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heritage Auctions | Phillips |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5K ratings) — better | 4.5 (30 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 184 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Heritage Auctions | Phillips Auctioneers LLC |
Customer experience
Heritage Auctions
Phillips
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
Phillips
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Heritage Auctions
No in-app purchases
Phillips
No in-app purchases
Questions
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