Carasta vs Manheim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carasta
This platform connects car enthusiasts, buyers, and sellers for a dynamic vehicle auction experience. Participate in live auctions, manage your garage, and engage with a community of car lovers.
- Live vehicle auctions
- Real-time and AutoBid options
- Transparent bidding history
- Instant notifications
- Personal garage management
- Community engagement features
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Carasta is a powerful vehicle auction platform designed for car enthusiasts, serious buyers, and sellers looking for a smarter way to connect and transact. Whether you're buying your dream ride or listing your own, Carasta delivers a fast, secure, and interactive auction experience, all from your Phone. Join live auctions, place real-time or AutoBids, and stay updated with instant notifications. Manage your personal garage, track won auctions, and browse our exclusive merch store. With built-in social features, you can like, comment, and engage with listings in a thriving car community. Carasta is more than a marketplace, it's a car lover's hub. Key Features: -Live vehicle auctions with real-time and AutoBid options -Transparent bidding history and instant alerts -Easy vehicle listings for sellers -Personal garage and won-auction tracking -Access to exclusive automotive merch -Like, comment, and connect with other car lovers
Manheim
This app provides tools for wholesale automotive dealers to make informed decisions, manage inventory, and maximize profits. It offers features like VIN scanning, valuation access, and real-time alerts to streamline daily operations.
- VIN Scanner for instant vehicle evaluation
- MMR Access for trusted valuations
- Efficient vehicle search
- Real-time push notifications
- Simulcast integration for live sales
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Make faster and smarter personalized decisions in the world’s largest wholesale automotive marketplace. This mobile-first design keeps pace with your day-to-day hustle with tools that simplify workflows and compliment your desktop experience. Move inventory, maximize your margins, and grow your business. Key Features: • VIN Scanner: Instantly evaluate vehicles with a scan—know the status and location fast. • MMR Access: Trusted valuations at your fingertips. • Efficient Search: Find the right vehicles with fewer taps. • Push Notifications: Stay informed with real-time alerts, including outbid notifications. • Simulcast Integration: Seamlessly join live sales from anywhere. Your Lane. Your Lot. Your App. Download today and experience a new era of mobile buying and selling. This app is exclusively for licensed automobile dealers with a valid AuctionACCESS membership. You must have an existing Manheim username and password to log in. Support & Contact: Need help or want to become a Manheim customer? Call Manheim Customer Care at 1-866-MANHEIM or visit http://manheim.com/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Carasta at 100% against Manheim's 17%. Carasta also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). Manheim's advantage is ratings volume (288 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Carasta holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manheim has 288 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Carasta's written reviews are positive against 17% of Manheim's.
Carasta ships an update every 9 days, Manheim every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carasta | Manheim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.3 (288 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 17.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 288 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 265 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TopGearBid | Manheim |
Customer experience
Carasta
Manheim
In-app purchases
Carasta
No in-app purchases
Manheim
No in-app purchases







