Unicorn Auctions vs Corkscrew Johnnys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unicorn Auctions
Discover and acquire exceptionally rare bottles of aged bourbon, single malt scotch, Japanese whisky, and more. This platform serves as a full-service marketplace to buy and sell coveted spirits, allowing users to preview, watch, and bid in auctions globally.
- Buy and sell rare spirits
- Preview and bid in auctions
- Follow desired bottles
- Receive bidding notifications
- Track bidding history
- Access global spirit auctions
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Get access to the most famous and extremely rare bottles of: - Aged Bourbon - Single Malt Scotch - Japanese Whisky - & Much More! The Unicorn Auctions app is a full-service marketplace to buy and sell rare spirits, where you can preview, watch & bid in our auctions from anywhere in the world. The app allows you to: - register for free - follow the bottles you’re interested in - get notifications if there is action on your items - track bidding and history - access the rarest spirits in the world!
Corkscrew Johnnys
Browse a wide selection of wines and spirits from a local store. Order your favorite beverages for convenient delivery or in-store pickup directly through the app.
- Browse wine and spirits selection
- Order for delivery
- Order for pickup
- View store location
- Mobile shopping experience
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A store located at 2542 Brecksville Rd, Richfield, OH 44286, USA. With the App you can browse for the Wines and Spirits available in the store, and also order a delivery or pickup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Unicorn Auctions at none against Corkscrew Johnnys's shown. Unicorn Auctions also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 16). Corkscrew Johnnys's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Unicorn Auctions against 5.0 for Corkscrew Johnnys. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unicorn Auctions has 3.2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Unicorn Auctions's written reviews are positive against 100% of Corkscrew Johnnys's.
Unicorn Auctions ships an update every 2 weeks, Corkscrew Johnnys every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unicorn Auctions | Corkscrew Johnnys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (3.2K ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 94.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Unicorn Auctions LLC | Corkscrew Johnny's, Inc. |
Customer experience
Unicorn Auctions
Corkscrew Johnnys
Bugs and requests
Unicorn Auctions
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes near auction end
- Bidding issues and delays
- Inconsistent search functionality
Requested features
3 requests- Improved search and filtering options
- Ability to combine shipping for multiple purchases
- More detailed bottle information in search results
Corkscrew Johnnys
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Unicorn Auctions
No in-app purchases
Corkscrew Johnnys
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Unicorn Auctions free?
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