BigIron Auctions vs CattleUSA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BigIron Auctions
Access and participate in online auctions for construction equipment and trucks. Browse thousands of detailed item descriptions for current and upcoming unreserved auctions.
- Online bidding
- Unreserved auctions
- Construction equipment
- Trucks
- Detailed item descriptions
- Current and upcoming auctions
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Registered users get access to online bidding on items available in unreserved auctions conducted by BigIron. Users will have access to thousands of detailed item descriptions for both current and upcoming auctions.
CattleUSA
Participate in live livestock auctions from your smartphone. Watch real-time broadcasts, bid on cattle, cows, calves, bulls, and sheep, and stay updated on market prices and trends. Access auction documents and discover regional sale barns.
- Real-time livestock prices
- Live online auctions
- Bid on cattle, cows, calves, bulls, sheep
- Preview upcoming lots
- Monitor commodities
- Access auction documents
- Discover regional sale barns
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Dive into the world of livestock auctions with CattleUSA! This app brings the entire auction experience to the palm of your hand, featuring real-time broadcasts and livestock prices. Watch online auctions unfold, get ready to bid on your preferred livestock, and stay updated with market trends. Stay ahead of the curve with CattleUSA. We showcase a wide range of animals—from beef cattle, cows, calves, and bulls to sheep and beyond. Preview upcoming lots, monitor commodities, and witness real-time market prices as they change. Explore regional sale barns and witness industry leaders driving livestock sales forward. Whether you're an industry professional or someone newly exploring livestock auctions, CattleUSA provides a comprehensive solution tailored to your needs. Key Features: - Real-time livestock prices - Engaging online auctions with live auctioneers - Receive essential auction documents instantly and securely, right on your device. - Preview upcoming lots and monitor commodities - Discover local cattle markets and sale barns - Seamless experience for beef cattle, cows, calves, bulls, sheep, and more Download CattleUSA now and elevate your livestock auction experience, right from your smartphone! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CattleUSA at 69% against BigIron Auctions's 13%. CattleUSA also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 54). BigIron Auctions's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. CattleUSA sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BigIron Auctions asks for nothing beyond the download.
CattleUSA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CattleUSA has 2.2K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of BigIron Auctions's written reviews are positive against 69% of CattleUSA's.
BigIron Auctions ships an update monthly, CattleUSA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BigIron Auctions | CattleUSA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (54 ratings) | 4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 54 | 2.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stock Realty & Auction Company | CattleUSA |
Customer experience
BigIron Auctions
CattleUSA
In-app purchases
BigIron Auctions
No in-app purchases
CattleUSA
- Bidder Monthly$3.991 Month
- Cattleman Monthly$19.991 Month
- Bidder Annual$35.991 Year
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- Cattleman Annual$59.991 Year
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