Comparison

LiveAuctioneers vs RelicTracker

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

Head to head
About

LiveAuctioneers

Discover and bid on unique items from thousands of auctioneers worldwide. Browse antiques, collectibles, and luxury goods, place bids before auctions start, or join live auctions in real-time. Easily track your bids and saved items.

Highlights
  • Browse and search vast item selection
  • Bid in live and upcoming auctions
  • Place pre-auction bids
  • Follow searches for new items
  • Contact auction houses
  • Track saved items and bids
Features
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LiveAuctioneers is the world's trusted marketplace for unique and one-of-a-kind items. Discover and bid on hundreds of thousands of treasures, from vintage jewelry and Mid-Century Modern furniture to rare, collectible coins and works of fine art. With live auctions added daily from 5,000+ auctioneers, there's something for all treasure-seekers, whether you're a passionate collector, seasoned buyer, or casual shopper. How it works: • Browse and search across hundreds of thousands of antiques, collectibles and luxury goods • Easily contact auction houses with questions • Place bids before auctions begin or watch auctions when they are live and bid in real-time • Check back often and follow searches as new items are added daily LiveAuctioneers is the easiest and most trusted way to find and bid in auctions locally and from afar. • Bid in auctions from 5,000+ auctioneers (it's like having thousands of auction apps in one) • Thousands of items added daily • Find auctioneers near you • Follow searches to be notified when matching items are added • View items matching followed searches • View auctions and items from followed auctioneers • Browse items by category • Search for live and upcoming auctions • View auction descriptions and catalogs • Register to bid in auctions • View item images, descriptions, and auctioneer information • Easily message auctioneers • Leave a bid on any item before auctions start • Watch live auctions and bid live in real-time • Save items, and view a list of all of the items you've saved • View a list of all of the auctions you've registered for • View a list of all of the items you've left bids on before auctions start • Search for sold items and access our entire sales database to research sell prices • Get push notification alerts when items you save or bid on are almost up for auction "My go-to place for the things in my collection!" - Dwight "LiveAuctioneers is a great auction site, with all the best online auctions in one site. Excellent way to keep track of your bids and wins." - Betty "Best variety of auctions; excellent customer service." - Stephen "My only criticism of LiveAuctioneers is that it's addictive! I've found incredible deals on rare and niche pieces of vintage furniture close to me that I wouldn't have found otherwise. A new way to find and shop for antiques, and WAY better selection than eBay, Etsy, or 1stDibs." - Casey

About

RelicTracker

Features
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One search, across the world of antique, vintage and art. For collectors, dealers and casual shoppers who frequently re-check a dozen sites and apps by hand, RelicTracker is one saved search that runs across the world's marketplaces and auction houses, reads each listing live, and can rank the results against a photo.

Screenshots

LiveAuctioneers4 screens
RelicTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RelicTracker at every 5 days against LiveAuctioneers's every 5 weeks. 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

LiveAuctioneers ships an update every 5 weeks, RelicTracker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LiveAuctioneers versus RelicTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveAuctioneersRelicTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB189 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLiveAuctioneersShiShi AB

Bugs and requests

LiveAuctioneers

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inaccurate lot progression and bidding information
  • Login and registration issues
  • Inconsistent app behavior across updates
  • Inability to navigate back to previous screens

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved search and filtering options
  • Ability to view past auction results
  • Streamlined bidding interface
  • Better integration between app and website
  • Auction house rating and review system

RelicTracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LiveAuctioneers

No in-app purchases

None

RelicTracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveAuctioneers free?
LiveAuctioneers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RelicTracker free?
RelicTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiveAuctioneers or RelicTracker have ads?
Neither LiveAuctioneers nor RelicTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveAuctioneers or RelicTracker?
LiveAuctioneers ships an update every 5 weeks, and RelicTracker every 5 days. Most recently, LiveAuctioneers was updated on November 9, 2026 and RelicTracker on November 8, 2026.

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