# CTBIDS vs MB

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MB at 50% against CTBIDS's 6%. MB also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). CTBIDS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (244 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MB sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. CTBIDS asks for nothing beyond the download.

MB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CTBIDS has 244 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of CTBIDS's written reviews are positive against 50% of MB's.

CTBIDS ships an update every 3 weeks, MB fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CTBIDS | MB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctbids/id6467594552/reviews) | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mb-my-backyard/id6736581907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **244** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 6.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 49 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Caring Transitions, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208018507) | [My Backyard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772396508) |

## What reviewers say

### CTBIDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctbids/id6467594552)

Participate in online estate sale auctions with bidding starting at just $1. Discover unique items and everyday treasures from the comfort of your home. The app offers easy navigation, bid tracking, and favorite lists for a seamless auction experience.

**Highlights:** Bidding starts at $1, Bid from anywhere, Set maximum bids, Filter items by category and location, Track bidding status, Create favorites lists

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and efficient app
- 👍 Useful features like marking favorites
- 🔒 Secure login options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 💤 Sluggish performance
- 🤖 Unintuitive and confusing UI
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues with Google/Apple accounts
- Inconsistent app behavior and crashes
- Incorrect or missing auction information
- Inability to access account and bidding history

**Requested features**

- Ability to view item photos without opening listing
- Improved navigation and back button functionality
- Real-time bid updates and notifications
- Filtering and sorting options for search
- Seamless integration with website and account management


### MB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mb-my-backyard/id6736581907)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Discover local family-owned businesses and unlock exclusive savings through a virtual marketplace. Browse deals, redeem offers via QR codes, and support your community's economy.

**Highlights:** Discover local family-owned businesses, Browse exclusive deals and offers, Redeem offers via QR code, Support community businesses, User and business interfaces, Save money on purchases

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access User | $1.99 | per year |
| Business Basic Subscription | $70.00 | per month |
| Business Monthly Subscription | $100.00 | per month |
| Business Annual Subscription | $1000.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CTBIDS free?

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

### Is MB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CTBIDS or MB?

MB is rated higher. CTBIDS averages 2.3 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while MB averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do CTBIDS or MB have ads?

Neither CTBIDS nor MB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CTBIDS or MB?

CTBIDS ships an update every 3 weeks, and MB fortnightly. Most recently, CTBIDS was updated on October 15, 2026 and MB on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*