Moran Mobile vs Buildnotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Moran Mobile
Participate in live art auctions from your mobile device. View upcoming and past auctions, search for lots, save favorites, and bid in real-time. Receive reminders and track your bidding activity.
- View Auction Calendar
- Search and Save Favorite Lots
- Register for Auctions
- Leave Absentee Bids
- Bid Live in Auctions
- Track Bidding Activity
- Request Estimates
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The John Moran App lets you view our Auction Calendar and Bid Live in our Auctions from your mobile device. Participate in our Auctions from anywhere using your mobile device and unlock the following features: - View the Auction Calendar of Upcoming and Past Auctions. - Search Lots. - Save Favorite Lots. - Register for Upcoming Auctions. - Receive reminders to ensure you never miss a chance to Bid in an Auction. - Leave Absentee Bids. - Bid Live. - Track your Bidding Activity. - Request an Estimate from our Specialists.
Buildnotes
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Buildnotes.la helps homeowners, architects, and builders discover and save money on construction and homebuilding materials. Browse products on our mobile app and save items for later, then complete purchases on our website where you can access detailed specifications, create purchase proposals, and communicate directly with vendors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Buildnotes at none against Moran Mobile's shown. Buildnotes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 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.
Moran Mobile ships an update every 6 months, Buildnotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Moran Mobile | Buildnotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Moran Auctioneers, Inc. | Buildnotes, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Moran Mobile
No in-app purchases
Buildnotes
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Moran Mobile free?
Is Buildnotes free?
Do Moran Mobile or Buildnotes have ads?
Which is updated more often, Moran Mobile or Buildnotes?
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