CT Auction vs CTBIDS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CT Auction
Access Japan's exclusive pre-owned luxury market. Source rare, authenticated items from trusted dealers with real-time B2B pricing and secure transactions.
- Access Japan's pre-owned luxury market
- Discover rare and curated items
- Source from trusted Japanese dealers
- Real-time B2B market prices
- Authenticated items
- Secure transactions
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CT Auction: Japan’s Leading B2B Pre-Owned Luxury Trading Platform Discover Rare Treasures: CT Auction is your exclusive gateway into Japan’s unique pre-owned luxury market.Every item is carefully curated to meet your expectations for exceptional quality and rarity. Trusted Sellers: We partner with Japan’s most reliable luxury dealers.All items are meticulously authenticated by certified Japanese experts. Real-Time B2B Trading: On CT Auction, you can source items with high profit potential and access real-time B2B market prices, helping you make smarter purchasing decisions. Secure Transactions: All transactions are protected by advanced security systems, ensuring a safe and reliable buying experience. Download the CT Auction app today and begin your journey into Japan’s world of pre-owned luxury.
CTBIDS
Participate in online estate sale auctions with bidding starting at just $1. Discover unique items and everyday treasures from the comfort of your home. The app offers easy navigation, bid tracking, and favorite lists for a seamless auction experience.
- Bidding starts at $1
- Bid from anywhere
- Set maximum bids
- Filter items by category and location
- Track bidding status
- Create favorites lists
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Discover a world of unique and everyday treasures with CTBIDS, where bidding starts at just $1. Our user-friendly app makes online auctions a breeze, ensuring a seamless experience for all. Users of this app must be 18 years or older. Welcome Home to CTBIDS: •Bid from anywhere! •Set maximum bids so that you don’t miss out on fun while you are away. •Easily filter items by category, location, featured estate sales, and more. •Stay in the loop with your bidding status every step of the way. •Create favorites lists to explore more of what you love. CTBIDS grew from an idea over 10 years ago by Caring Transitions owners across the country. These owners are carefully managing the treasures and everyday household items for their clients as they downsize or transition to new homes. These items have quality, value, and a history that are a perfect fit for someone else. Our mission was to create a platform where these estate sales are brought to you online. Instead of set pricing, bidding starts at $1. This process allows our bidders to find unique and everyday treasures for a great value. In addition, the repurposing of these belongings will have a positive and lasting impact on the world we all share. CTBIDS is powered by Caring Transitions. Established in 2006, Caring Transitions is the nation’s largest and most trusted organization specializing in downsizing, relocation, estate sales, decluttering, home cleanouts, online auctions, and other services. To learn more, visit CaringTransitions.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CT Auction at 5.0 against CTBIDS's 2.3. CTBIDS's advantage is ratings volume (244 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CT Auction holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CTBIDS has 244 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CT Auction ships an update every 2 weeks, CTBIDS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CT Auction | CTBIDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.3 (244 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 6.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 244 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 株式会社Mr.circulate | Caring Transitions, Inc |
Customer experience
CT Auction
CTBIDS
Bugs and requests
CT Auction
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
CTBIDS
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues with Google/Apple accounts
- Inconsistent app behavior and crashes
- Incorrect or missing auction information
- Inability to access account and bidding history
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to view item photos without opening listing
- Improved navigation and back button functionality
- Real-time bid updates and notifications
- Filtering and sorting options for search
- Seamless integration with website and account management
In-app purchases
CT Auction
No in-app purchases
CTBIDS
No in-app purchases
