Comparison

Bonhams vs Aladdin Mall

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

Aladdin Mall

Features
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**Refresh Your Routine for 2025 and discover services and products in your neighborhood or across the country with Aladdinmall**—the ultimate one-stop platform for everything from local farm-fresh produce to handcrafted items, auto repairs, and the latest tech gadgets. Our nationwide network of small and micro businesses makes it easy to find exactly what you need—wherever you are. --- ### **What You’ll Love About Aladdinmall** **1. Shop Locally or Nationwide ** Use our distance filter to zero in on nearby goods and services for quick pick-ups, or broaden your search to uncover new favorites across the country. **2. Chat Directly with Sellers ** Have a question before you buy? Message business owners instantly to confirm availability, discuss custom details, or arrange pick-up and delivery options. **3. Book & Manage Appointments ** Looking to schedule a salon visit or a car tune-up? Seamlessly book appointments in-app and stay in direct contact with the business owner if your plans change. **4. Secure Payments & Purchase Protection ** Shop confidently. Your payment is held until you’re completely satisfied with your purchase or service, ensuring fairness and transparency every time. **5. Real-Time Order Updates ** No more guesswork. Get instant notifications about your order’s status—from preparation to delivery—so you’re always in the loop. **6. Support Small & Micro Businesses ** Every purchase helps independent entrepreneurs flourish. By shopping on Aladdinmall, you’re making a positive impact on local communities everywhere. --- ### **Why Choose Aladdinmall?** - **All-in-One Convenience:** Find groceries, gadgets, and services without juggling multiple apps. - **Personalized Experience:** Save your favorite items, track orders, and revisit chats—all in one place. - **Community-Centered:** Connect with real people behind every product or service, and help genuine local talent thrive. --- **Download Aladdinmall Today** Discover a smarter, more personal way to shop and book services. Join Aladdinmall now and find your next favorite product or service—right in your neighborhood or across the country!

Screenshots

Bonhams4 screens
Aladdin Mall4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bonhams and Aladdin Mall are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Bonhams ships an update monthly, Aladdin Mall fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Bonhams versus Aladdin Mall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBonhamsAladdin Mall
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (150 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings150 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB79 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBonhams 1793 LimitedAladdinmall.com, Inc

Bugs and requests

Bonhams

Reported bugs

72 issues
  • App fails constantly
  • Does not connect with website
  • Requires constant re-login
  • Does not work with facial recognition
  • Lost connection frequently
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  • Missed lots due to poor UX
  • Hard to follow items
  • Logged out everyday
  • Not showing historical bids
  • Constantly 'unable to connect'
  • Photos not loading
  • App keeps trying to load after update
  • Error loading more auctions
  • Spinning progress arrows annoying
  • Laggy and unstable
  • Impossible to follow lots
  • Every lot shown from beginning of time
  • Forces email account for condition report
  • App doesn't update with upcoming auctions
  • No customer service responses
  • No invoice available on app
  • Tedious scrolling for auctions
  • No way to search auction location
  • No filter for item category
  • App is unusable
  • Many functions unusable
  • Get stuck in search screen
  • Login difficult
  • Requires re-creating account
  • Cannot enter app with iOS 17.4.1
  • Rubbish app
  • Never get reply
  • No longer select sales by location
  • No Italian language option
  • Bad customer support replies
  • High user charge (28%)
  • Telephone support on hold/hangs up
  • No digital payment interface
  • Icons too small
  • Bidding not fit for purpose
  • Fails to send bids
  • Cannot save favorite artists
  • No notification for favorite artists
  • Malfunctioning watch sold
  • App does not show current bid
  • Not notified when outbid
  • No filter to exclude US auctions
  • Insensitive customer service for pickup
  • No obvious way to sort auctions by location
  • Location not shown upfront
  • Cannot create account on iPhone (button hidden)
  • App initializing for over a month
  • Constantly crashing and unreliable
  • Can't find specific auctions (NY, type)
  • Outrageous buyer's premium (30%)
  • Difficulty changing password/account issues
  • Wrong descriptions and bottles shown
  • Slide bar wouldn't work for bidding
  • Always lag, lose for the lot
  • Misrepresented lot with wrong registration mark
  • Difficult to navigate
  • Impossible to sign off
  • Keeps asking to sign up for newsletter
  • No one responds to email
  • Password doesn't work / account doesn't exist
  • Unorganized and poorly run business
  • Terrible, temperamental, unreliable, confusing
  • Not user friendly
  • Browsing auctions almost impossible
  • No search function
  • Cannot access today's sale results
  • Cannot get auction details

Requested features

17 requests
  • Most recent followed lots on top
  • Embed condition report in app
  • Search for auction location
  • Filter by item category
  • Sort auctions by location
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  • Save favorite artists and get notifications
  • Filter available auctions to exclude specific regions
  • Italian language option
  • Ability to sort auctions by location
  • Display auction location upfront
  • Functionality to register for auction via app
  • Functionality to bid through the app
  • Load online auctions onto the app
  • Search function for artists
  • Improved UI for viewing artworks (like Christie's)
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Aladdin Mall

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bonhams

No in-app purchases

None

Aladdin Mall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bonhams free?
Bonhams is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aladdin Mall free?
Aladdin Mall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bonhams or Aladdin Mall have ads?
Neither Bonhams nor Aladdin Mall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bonhams or Aladdin Mall?
Bonhams ships an update monthly, and Aladdin Mall fortnightly. Most recently, Bonhams was updated on October 23, 2026 and Aladdin Mall on October 24, 2026.

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