Auction Ally vs Wavebid Item Capture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auction Ally
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Auction Ally helps you stay informed about auctions from the auction houses you’re registered with online. Browse & Track Auctions – View active and upcoming auction events from your registered auction houses. Personalized auction event calendar. Realtime Notifications – Receive device notifications based on your preferences set in your web auction house profile. Timed auctions bidding and Absentee bidding are now available Stay updated and never miss an auction with Auction Ally!
Wavebid Item Capture
This mobile tool streamlines auction lot cataloging by allowing users to create auctions, add lot details, and capture images directly from their device. It supports offline data entry and synchronization when an internet connection is available.
- Create and edit auctions
- Catalog lot details with customizable fields
- Capture images using device camera
- Upload images from photo library
- Offline data capture and sync
- Attach images to lots
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This companion app allows you to catalog lots using your phone or tablet straight into Wavebid. You can create auctions and lots, upload images, and enter lot details. Key Capabilities Create or Edit Existing Auctions: Quickly set up or select auctions, then add or edit lots. Capture Images: Use your device camera or existing photo library to attach images. Catalog Lots: Add details of your lots into over 50 customizable fields, from Title and Description to Weight, Serial Number and more. Offline Capture: Capture images anytime, even without an internet connection. Once you’re online again they’ll sync with Wavebid any time the app is open.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Auction Ally at every 10 days against Wavebid Item Capture's every 2 months. Wavebid Item Capture's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Auction Ally ships an update every 10 days, Wavebid Item Capture every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auction Ally | Wavebid Item Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bidpath Inc. | Wavebid, LLC |
In-app purchases
Auction Ally
No in-app purchases
Wavebid Item Capture
No in-app purchases
Questions
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