Comparison

CTBIDS vs Anchor Point Estates

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

Head to head
About

CTBIDS

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
Read full description

Discover a world of unique and everyday treasures with CTBIDS, where bidding starts at just $1. Our user-friendly app makes online auctions a breeze, ensuring a seamless experience for all. Users of this app must be 18 years or older. Welcome Home to CTBIDS: •Bid from anywhere! •Set maximum bids so that you don’t miss out on fun while you are away. •Easily filter items by category, location, featured estate sales, and more. •Stay in the loop with your bidding status every step of the way. •Create favorites lists to explore more of what you love. CTBIDS grew from an idea over 10 years ago by Caring Transitions owners across the country. These owners are carefully managing the treasures and everyday household items for their clients as they downsize or transition to new homes. These items have quality, value, and a history that are a perfect fit for someone else. Our mission was to create a platform where these estate sales are brought to you online. Instead of set pricing, bidding starts at $1. This process allows our bidders to find unique and everyday treasures for a great value. In addition, the repurposing of these belongings will have a positive and lasting impact on the world we all share. CTBIDS is powered by Caring Transitions. Established in 2006, Caring Transitions is the nation’s largest and most trusted organization specializing in downsizing, relocation, estate sales, decluttering, home cleanouts, online auctions, and other services. To learn more, visit CaringTransitions.com.

About

Anchor Point Estates

Features
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Anchor Point Estate Sales connects Phoenix-area families with curated estate auctions — antiques, furniture, art, jewelry, collectibles, and household goods from local estates. Browse, bid, and pick up or ship items directly from sales near you. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse live auctions from estate sales across the Phoenix metro • Filter by category — Furniture, Art, Jewelry, Collectibles, Tools, and more • Save items to your watchlist • Place quick bids or set proxy bids that automatically increase up to your maximum • Track your active bids, wins, and invoices in one place • Pick up locally or have items shipped nationwide HOW IT WORKS 1. Browse current and upcoming estate auctions 2. Create a free account and add a secure payment method (powered by Stripe) 3. Place bids on items you love 4. Win — and we'll handle pickup coordination or shipping WHY PHOENIX FAMILIES TRUST US • Family-owned and operated since 2016 • Transparent pricing — no hidden fees • Professional valuations • Respectful handling of every item • Insured and bonded Anchor Point Estate Sales is a service of Anchor Point Estate Services, a Phoenix, Arizona-based family business helping families navigate estate sales, downsizing, and relocation with care and dignity. Have items to sell? Visit anchorestates.co to schedule a free consultation. Questions? Email info@anchorestates.co or call (480) 978-7213.

Screenshots

CTBIDS4 screens
Anchor Point Estates4 screens

Verdict

The call

CTBIDS and Anchor Point Estates are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CTBIDS versus Anchor Point Estates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCTBIDSAnchor Point Estates
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (244 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews6.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings244 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCaring Transitions, IncAnchor Estates

Bugs and requests

CTBIDS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Anchor Point Estates

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CTBIDS

No in-app purchases

None

Anchor Point Estates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CTBIDS free?
CTBIDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anchor Point Estates free?
Anchor Point Estates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CTBIDS or Anchor Point Estates have ads?
Neither CTBIDS nor Anchor Point Estates shows ads.

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