Comparison

LiveAuctioneers vs Bow Trader

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

Bow Trader

Easily trade your archery equipment for cash or store credit. Upload product details, receive an offer, and get a shipping label to send your items in.

Highlights
  • Trade archery equipment
  • Sell archery equipment
  • Receive cash or store credit
  • Upload product information
  • Get trade/sell price offers
  • Receive shipping labels
Features
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Bow Trader is a one stop app for anyone looking to trade your archery equipment for cash or credit toward our store. Simple upload the information of the product, and we will review it and offer you a trade or sell price. Then we provide a shipping label and mail it to us and you are all set. https://bowtraderapp.com/terms-condition/ https://bowtraderapp.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

LiveAuctioneers4 screens
Bow Trader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LiveAuctioneers at 4.8 against Bow Trader's 4.0. LiveAuctioneers also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 4) and review sentiment (22% vs 0%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiveAuctioneers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveAuctioneers has 11K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of LiveAuctioneers's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bow Trader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveAuctioneers ships an update every 5 weeks, Bow Trader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LiveAuctioneers versus Bow Trader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveAuctioneersBow Trader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB30 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperLiveAuctioneersUsed Compound Bow

Customer experience

LiveAuctioneers

All ratings11,175 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral11.7%
Negative66.5%

Bow Trader

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Bow Trader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LiveAuctioneers

No in-app purchases

None

Bow Trader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveAuctioneers free?
LiveAuctioneers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bow Trader free?
Bow Trader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LiveAuctioneers or Bow Trader?
LiveAuctioneers is rated higher. LiveAuctioneers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Bow Trader averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do LiveAuctioneers or Bow Trader have ads?
Neither LiveAuctioneers nor Bow Trader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveAuctioneers or Bow Trader?
LiveAuctioneers ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bow Trader every 3 weeks. Most recently, LiveAuctioneers was updated on November 10, 2026 and Bow Trader on November 4, 2026.

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