Comparison

Mason Auctions vs Valero CornNow

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

Head to head
About

Mason Auctions

Features
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This dynamic app allows you to (1) stay informed about our upcoming auctions; (2) view properties that interest you; (3) get notifications when you’ve been outbid; (4) bid no matter where you are located (or set and forget your maximum bid to let our platform automatically bid the lowest possible winning bid for you). This is the go-to-source for up-to-the-minute information on all of our auctions.

About

Valero CornNow

This app provides real-time harvest information for growers, connecting your farming operation to your Valero location. Manage your business with access to scale tickets, contracts, bids, futures, and the ability to make offers and sign contracts.

Highlights
  • Real-time harvest information
  • View current bids and market updates
  • Make offers to sell corn
  • Monitor CBOT prices
  • Electronically sign contracts
  • 24/7 access to contract and delivery info
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Real-time harvest information for growers, by Valero CornNow. The Valero CornNow app connects your farming operation to your Valero location, providing actionable information at your fingertips for you to manage and grow your business. See scale tickets, contracts, bids, futures, make offers, and sign contracts. Features of the app include: 1. Check Valero’s current bids and receive market updates and alerts on premium bid programs 2. Make offers to sell corn 3. Monitor CBOT prices 4. Electronically sign corn contracts 5. 24/7 access to contract information and corn deliveries To use the app you will need to follow these steps: 1. Grant access to mobile phone(s) by completing the “Valero Proof of Business Relationship Form for Contracts” (available from your local Valero Grains Buyer) 2. Email the completed form to your local Valero Grain Buyer 3. Install “Valero CornNow” from the Apple App Store 4. Select “Login” and enter your authorized mobile number with area code 5. Enter the code from the text message 6. Create new account by entering an email address and password 7. Enter the code from your email 8. Review and accept the Terms and Conditions 9. Please be sure to enable notifications to receive information from Valero about markets, bid programs, etc. Questions? Contact your local Valero Grain Buyer directly or email CornOriginationTeam@Valero.com if you are interested in becoming a corn supplier. The Valero CornNow app is free, secure, and developed by the industry-leading Bushel platform.

Screenshots

Mason Auctions4 screens
Valero CornNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Valero CornNow at every 5 months against Mason Auctions's every 32 months. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mason Auctions ships an update every 32 months, Valero CornNow every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Mason Auctions versus Valero CornNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMason AuctionsValero CornNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMason Auctions LLCValero Marketing and Supply Company

In-app purchases

None

Mason Auctions

No in-app purchases

None

Valero CornNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mason Auctions free?
Mason Auctions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Valero CornNow free?
Valero CornNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mason Auctions or Valero CornNow have ads?
Neither Mason Auctions nor Valero CornNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mason Auctions or Valero CornNow?
Mason Auctions ships an update every 32 months, and Valero CornNow every 5 months. Most recently, Mason Auctions was updated on October 4, 2026 and Valero CornNow on October 14, 2026.

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