Comparison

Bonhams vs Heritage Auctions

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

Head to head
About

Bonhams

Explore and bid on fine art, antiques, collectables, and motor cars from a global auction house. Discover valuations and sales advice across 60 specialist areas worldwide.

Highlights
  • Fine art auctions
  • Antique auctions
  • Collectables auctions
  • Motor car auctions
  • Valuation services
  • Global sales network
Features
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Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers: auctioneers of art, pictures, collectables and motor cars. Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world's largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques. The present company was formed by the merger in November 2001 of Bonhams & Brooks and Phillips Son & Neale. In August 2002, the company acquired Butterfields, the principal firm of auctioneers on the West Coast of America. Today, Bonhams offers more sales than any of its rivals, through two major salerooms in London: New Bond Street and Knightsbridge; and a further three in the UK regions and Scotland. Sales are also held in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Carmel, New York and Connecticut in the USA; and Germany, France, Monaco, Hong Kong and Australia. Bonhams has a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 25 countries offering sales advice and valuation services in 60 specialist areas.

About

Heritage Auctions

Explore and discover a vast array of collectibles, from coins and currency to fine art and memorabilia. This app connects collectors with a world-renowned auction house, offering expertise and a seamless browsing experience for acquiring unique items.

Highlights
  • Browse US & World Coins
  • Discover Rare Currency
  • Explore Fine & Decorative Art
  • Find Vintage Comic Books
  • Shop Jewelry & Timepieces
  • View Sports Collectibles
  • Discover Luxury Real Estate
Features
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The new Heritage Auctions app allows collectors to browse and find US & World Coins, Rare Currency, Fine & Decorative Art, Western Art, Illustration Art, Vintage Comic Books & Comic Art, Movie Posters, Entertainment & Music Memorabilia, Jewelry & Timepieces, Vintage & Couture Handbags, Sports Collectibles, Historical & Political Memorabilia, Rare Books & Manuscripts, American Indian Art, Air & Space Memorabilia, Civil War Memorabilia, Vintage & Contemporary Photography, Nature & Science Specimens, Fine and Rare Wine, URL domain names and other Intellectual Property, Luxury Real Estate and more. Established in 1976, Heritage Auctions is the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house in the world, as well as the largest auction house founded in the US. Our knowledgeable staff of over 130 experts and 400 additional service-oriented professionals, and our suite of services, help our customers develop the best collections possible. We are always looking to acquire interesting items, whether through consignment or by outright purchase, and we spend or disburse millions of dollars every business day, on average, keeping our clients' demands satisfied. Find out why you should consign to a Heritage Auction.

Screenshots

Bonhams4 screens
Heritage Auctions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Heritage Auctions at 4.7 against Bonhams's 3.1. Heritage Auctions also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 21%) and ratings volume (5K vs 149). Bonhams's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Heritage Auctions holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heritage Auctions has 5K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Bonhams's written reviews are positive against 60% of Heritage Auctions's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bonhams ships an update monthly, Heritage Auctions every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bonhams versus Heritage Auctions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBonhamsHeritage Auctions
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (149 ratings)4.7 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1495K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB68 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperBonhams 1793 LimitedHeritage Auctions

Customer experience

Bonhams

All ratings149 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative45.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative73.1%

Heritage Auctions

All ratings4,956 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative30.9%

Bugs and requests

Bonhams

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Heritage Auctions

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes when scrolling through lots
  • Login and registration process is unreliable
  • Bidding buttons overlap with other UI elements
  • Inconsistent behavior between app and website
  • Syncing issues with tracked lots and bids

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve search and filtering functionality
  • Add option to view past sale prices
  • Streamline the bidding and account setup process
  • Enhance mobile app performance and stability
  • Provide faster shipping options

In-app purchases

None

Bonhams

No in-app purchases

None

Heritage Auctions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bonhams free?
Bonhams is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heritage Auctions free?
Heritage Auctions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bonhams or Heritage Auctions?
Heritage Auctions is rated higher. Bonhams averages 3.1 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Heritage Auctions averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.
Do Bonhams or Heritage Auctions have ads?
Heritage Auctions shows ads; Bonhams does not.
Which is updated more often, Bonhams or Heritage Auctions?
Bonhams ships an update monthly, and Heritage Auctions every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bonhams was updated on September 24, 2026 and Heritage Auctions on September 22, 2026.

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