Comparison

Charitybuzz 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

Charitybuzz

Discover and bid on unique experiences and memorabilia through online auctions. This app allows you to participate in auctions from anywhere, ensuring you never miss a closing bid or the chance to snag new items in real-time.

Highlights
  • Bid on unique experiences
  • Bid on memorabilia
  • Real-time auction updates
  • Last-minute bidding
  • Browse new items
Features
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Charitybuzz auctions offer one-of-a-kind experiences that make a difference. Never miss out on a closing auction, as you can bid from anywhere, with our five-star iPhone and Apple Watch app. “Scroll the pages of Charitybuzz.com, an online auction site loaded with posh products and live-large opportunities, and you're sure to find something to covet among the hundreds of sports, fashion, business and celebrity experiences, as well as plenty of must-have memorabilia. And bidders can spend big, guilt-free...” – Entrepreneur Magazine “Can you spend some time on-screen with Johnny Depp while also doing good?”- Mashable BENEFITS: • Never miss out! Auctions are closing all the time. As long as you have your phone near, you will never lose out on last minute bidding. • Check out the newest items up for auction in real-time and get a jump before the competition.

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

Charitybuzz3 screens
Heritage Auctions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Heritage Auctions at 4.7 against Charitybuzz's 3.9. Heritage Auctions also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 54). Charitybuzz's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heritage Auctions has 5K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Charitybuzz's written reviews are positive against 60% of Heritage Auctions's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Charitybuzz ships an update every 3 weeks, Heritage Auctions every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Charitybuzz versus Heritage Auctions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharitybuzzHeritage Auctions
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (54 ratings)4.7 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings545K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCharitybuzz INC.Heritage Auctions

Customer experience

Charitybuzz

All ratings53 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative32.4%

Heritage Auctions

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

Bugs and requests

Charitybuzz

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

Charitybuzz

No in-app purchases

None

Heritage Auctions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Charitybuzz free?
Charitybuzz 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, Charitybuzz or Heritage Auctions?
Heritage Auctions is rated higher. Charitybuzz averages 3.9 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Heritage Auctions averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.
Do Charitybuzz or Heritage Auctions have ads?
Heritage Auctions shows ads; Charitybuzz does not.
Which is updated more often, Charitybuzz or Heritage Auctions?
Charitybuzz ships an update every 3 weeks, and Heritage Auctions every 6 weeks. Most recently, Charitybuzz was updated on August 2, 2026 and Heritage Auctions on September 25, 2026.

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