Open Auto vs SmartAuction Mobile Post
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Open Auto
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Open Auto By ACV Auctions brings transparency to our corporate partners, offering visibility and access to a network of branded, private lanes.
SmartAuction Mobile Post
This app allows eligible dealers to quickly post wholesale vehicles for sale on an internet auction platform. Users can scan VINs, add photos and damage details, and set pricing and comments. Drafts can be saved for later completion.
- Quickly post inventory
- Scan VIN and add information
- Capture and include vehicle photos
- Enter vehicle damage details
- Add pricing and comments
- Save draft postings
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SmartAuction is an industry-leading Internet auction that empowers eligible dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles of all brands. Now, you can easily post vehicles for sale at the speed of business with SmartAuction Mobile Post. As an enrolled user, you can: - Quickly post inventory on SmartAuction anytime - Scan a vehicle’s VIN and provide related information - Capture and include vehicle photos - Enter vehicle damage details - Add pricing, high value features, comments, and more - Save a draft posting to resume whenever you’d like If you’re an enrolled SmartAuction seller who’s ready to get started, call us at 1-877-273-5572 and request SmartAuction Mobile Post access. If you’re new to SmartAuction, call the same number to register, and be sure to request SmartAuction Mobile Post.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Open Auto at monthly against SmartAuction Mobile Post's every 3 months. Open Auto also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Open Auto ships an update monthly, SmartAuction Mobile Post every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Open Auto | SmartAuction Mobile Post |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ACV Auctions Inc | ConditionReports.com, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Open Auto
No in-app purchases
SmartAuction Mobile Post
No in-app purchases
Questions
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