# Auction Sniper vs Home Catalog

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auction Sniper at none against Home Catalog's 2. Auction Sniper also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 4). Home Catalog's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Catalog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Auction Sniper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Catalog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auction Sniper has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Auction Sniper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Home Catalog's.

Auction Sniper ships an update every 2 months, Home Catalog every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auction Sniper | Home Catalog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auction-sniper/id392335232/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-catalog/id6779438307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AuctionSniper.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/392335235) | [Sam Honarvar](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779438309) |

## What reviewers say

### Auction Sniper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auction-sniper/id392335232)

Automate your eBay auction bidding to increase your chances of winning. This app places bids in the final seconds of auctions based on your preferences, saving you time and effort. Receive notifications for bid status and manage your snipes easily.

**Highlights:** Automated last-second bidding, Import eBay watches, Place, edit, and delete snipes, Auction status notifications, Sort search results, PayPal funding

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps win auctions
- 💰 Saves money
- ⏱️ Convenient for busy schedules
- 🏆 Reliable and consistent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Charges fees for each successful snipe
- 🐛 Occasional server errors or connectivity issues
- 🔄 Difficulty canceling or modifying sniped bids
- 🔍 Clunky user interface, especially on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading or syncing with eBay account
- Disappearing or resetting of bid amounts
- Inconsistent performance across devices and OS versions

**Requested features**

- Improved mobile app experience with more features
- Option to set default currency for bids
- Better notification system for outbid alerts
- Ability to view bid history and analytics


### Home Catalog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-catalog/id6779438307)

Easily catalog your belongings with photos, descriptions, and locations. Tag items for quick searching and filtering, so you can find anything in your home in seconds. Perfect for organizing seasonal items, tools, or collections.

**Highlights:** Catalog items with photos and descriptions, Assign storage locations, Tag items for grouping and filtering, Instant search functionality, Cross-device syncing via Apple, Google, or email login

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auction Sniper free?

Auction Sniper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Home Catalog free?

Home Catalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Auction Sniper or Home Catalog?

Home Catalog is rated higher. Auction Sniper averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Home Catalog averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Auction Sniper or Home Catalog have ads?

Neither Auction Sniper nor Home Catalog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Auction Sniper or Home Catalog?

Auction Sniper ships an update every 2 months, and Home Catalog every 4 weeks. Most recently, Auction Sniper was updated on October 23, 2026 and Home Catalog on October 11, 2026.

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