Comparison

Heritage Auctions vs PeerMetals

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

PeerMetals

This app connects buyers and sellers of precious metals and coins. It offers a peer-to-peer marketplace with secure transactions, auctions, and buy-it-now options. Find specific items with advanced search and filters, and manage your sales efficiently.

Highlights
  • Peer-to-peer marketplace
  • Buy and sell gold, silver, coins, bullion
  • Auctions and Buy It Now listings
  • Advanced search and filters
  • Secure checkout and escrow payments
  • Seller ratings and verification
  • Listing and order management for sellers
Features
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PeerMetals is the peer-to-peer marketplace built for stackers and collectors to buy and sell gold, silver, coins, and bullion with low fees, verified sellers, and secure checkout. Browse auctions and Buy It Now listings across American Silver Eagles, Morgan Dollars, Gold Eagles, Maple Leafs, junk silver, bars, rounds, platinum, palladium, proofs, commemoratives, and PCGS/NGC-graded numismatics. Powerful search and filters help you find the exact piece you want by metal type, purity, mint/brand, year, grade, slab, price range, and more. Save searches, follow favorite sellers, build a wish list, and get instant notifications for bids, outbids, messages, drops, and deliveries so you never miss a deal. Buying is fast and safe with streamlined, encrypted checkout, escrow protected payments and order tracking from purchase to delivery. Seller ratings, reviews, and verification add transparency at every step, and buyer protection policies provide confidence for high-value trades. Auctions run in real time with clear bid histories, while Buy It Now gives you the option to lock in a piece immediately at a fair price. Selling is just as simple. Create listings in minutes with clear photos and detailed specs, choose Auctions or Buy It Now, and manage everything from the Seller Hub—inventory, orders, labels, tracking, messages, and payouts. Smart tools help you price competitively, print shipping labels, and keep buyers updated, while your reputation grows through completed sales and positive reviews. PeerMetals blends marketplace efficiency with community. Discover new inventory, follow trusted shops and collectors, compare options quickly, and message sellers to clarify details before you commit. Whether you’re stacking ounces or curating rare dates, PeerMetals makes it easy to build your stack, grow your collection, and trade confidently in a market designed specifically for precious metals and coins.

Screenshots

Heritage Auctions4 screens
PeerMetals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Heritage Auctions at 4.8 against PeerMetals's 4.0. Heritage Auctions also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 8). PeerMetals's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Heritage Auctions holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heritage Auctions has 5K ratings behind it against 8, 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 PeerMetals's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heritage Auctions ships an update every 6 weeks, PeerMetals every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Heritage Auctions versus PeerMetals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeritage AuctionsPeerMetals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5K ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB108 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperHeritage AuctionsPeerMetals, LLC

Customer experience

Heritage Auctions

All ratings5,029 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative30.5%

PeerMetals

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

PeerMetals

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Heritage Auctions

No in-app purchases

None

PeerMetals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heritage Auctions free?
Heritage Auctions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PeerMetals free?
PeerMetals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Heritage Auctions or PeerMetals?
Heritage Auctions is rated higher. Heritage Auctions averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while PeerMetals averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Heritage Auctions or PeerMetals have ads?
Both Heritage Auctions and PeerMetals show ads.
Which is updated more often, Heritage Auctions or PeerMetals?
Heritage Auctions ships an update every 6 weeks, and PeerMetals every 2 months. Most recently, Heritage Auctions was updated on October 26, 2026 and PeerMetals on October 23, 2026.

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