Heritage Auctions vs GreatCollections
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.
GreatCollections
Browse and bid on rare coin and banknote auctions. Research past sales and access an extensive archive of certified collectibles. Features high-resolution images and advanced search capabilities for collectors.
- Browse and bid on auctions
- Research past auctions
- View auction archive
- High-resolution images
- Advanced search
- Real-time alerts
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The GreatCollections app allows users to browse and bid on upcoming auctions of rare coins, banknotes and collectibles, as well as research past auctions and view our auction archive of over 1.6 million certified coins and banknotes. GreatCollections was founded in 2010 and is currently the official auctioneer of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). New auctions listed daily, with no hidden reserves. View high resolution images, including GreatPhotos, the best coin photography in the industry. Auction Features: • Certified coins graded by PCGS, NGC, CAC and ANACS. • Certified banknotes graded by PMG, PCGS and Legacy. Key Features: • Browse & Bid: Discover U.S. and world coins, certified paper money, and rare currency • Advanced Search: Find items by denomination, grade, date, and more • Auction Insights: View past results, top lots, and upcoming highlights • Stay Updated: Get real-time alerts on auctions, bids and outbid notices • Secure & Trusted: Over 100,000 registered bidders with 1.5 million items sold • Built with collectors in mind, the GreatCollections app delivers powerful tools in a clean, easy-to-navigate interface.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Heritage Auctions at 4.8 against GreatCollections's 4.1. Heritage Auctions also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 10). GreatCollections's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heritage Auctions has 5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Heritage Auctions's written reviews are positive against 100% of GreatCollections'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, GreatCollections monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heritage Auctions | GreatCollections |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5K ratings) — better | 4.1 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Heritage Auctions | GreatCollections Auctions LLC |
Customer experience
Heritage Auctions
GreatCollections
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
GreatCollections
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Heritage Auctions
No in-app purchases
GreatCollections
No in-app purchases
Questions
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