Comparison

CTBIDS vs MingoBid

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
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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

MingoBid

Discover local liquidation auctions where brand-name overstock and customer returns start at just $1. Bid on electronics, tools, home goods, and more. Win items at a fraction of retail and enjoy fast local pickup or shipping.

Highlights
  • Items start at $1
  • Bid on electronics, tools, home goods
  • Real photos of items
  • Fast local pickup
  • Secure checkout
  • Outbid and closing soon alerts
Features
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MingoBid is a Sarasota/Bradenton/Venice local liquidation auction — where brand-name overstock, shelf-pulls, and customer returns start from just $1. Big-box stores and warehouses have to clear millions of returned and overstock items. We buy it by the pallet, inspect it, and put it up for auction so you can win it for a fraction of retail — electronics, tools, kitchen gear, home goods, toys, and more. New inventory drops every week. HOW IT WORKS • Browse live auctions — items can start at $1 • Tap to bid, or set a max bid and let MingoBid bid for you • Win it, pay securely, and pick it up local in Sarasota — or have it shipped if eligible • Track everything — your bids, wins, and pickups — right in the app WHY MINGOBID • Real photos of the actual item and its condition — no surprises • Start bidding at $1 with no hidden reserves on most items • Fast local pickup — no waiting on shipping • Secure checkout with your saved card • Get outbid alerts and "closing soon" reminders so you never miss a deal Whether you're a reseller hunting inventory or just love a great deal, MingoBid turns liquidation into a game you can win. Join the flock. Pickup is currently Sarasota-local; select items ship to your door!

Screenshots

CTBIDS4 screens
MingoBid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MingoBid at 100% against CTBIDS's 6%. MingoBid also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3). CTBIDS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (244 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

MingoBid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CTBIDS has 244 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of MingoBid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CTBIDS versus MingoBid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCTBIDSMingoBid
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (244 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings244 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB59 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCaring Transitions, IncMingoBid LLC

Customer experience

CTBIDS

All ratings244 ratings
Positive26.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative66.4%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive6.0%
Neutral8.6%
Negative85.3%

MingoBid

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MingoBid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CTBIDS

No in-app purchases

None

MingoBid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CTBIDS free?
CTBIDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MingoBid free?
MingoBid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CTBIDS or MingoBid?
MingoBid is rated higher. CTBIDS averages 2.3 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while MingoBid averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do CTBIDS or MingoBid have ads?
MingoBid shows ads; CTBIDS does not.
Which is updated more often, CTBIDS or MingoBid?
CTBIDS ships an update every 3 weeks, and MingoBid every 3 weeks. Most recently, CTBIDS was updated on October 11, 2026 and MingoBid on October 13, 2026.

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