# ArtCloud vs Invaluable Auctions

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArtCloud at 100% against Invaluable Auctions's 37%. ArtCloud also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Invaluable Auctions's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Invaluable Auctions holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Invaluable Auctions has 6.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ArtCloud's written reviews are positive against 37% of Invaluable Auctions's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ArtCloud ships an update monthly, Invaluable Auctions every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArtCloud | Invaluable Auctions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artcloud/id719117069/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invaluable-auctions-bid-live/id944415329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 37.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ArtCloud, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470072222) | [Invaluable LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/340245012) |

## What reviewers say

### ArtCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artcloud/id719117069)

Discover and engage with the global art scene. Stream live art events, browse collections from thousands of galleries, and connect with local art spaces. Stay updated on new inventory and inquire about pieces.

**Highlights:** Live art event streaming, Browse global gallery collections, Follow favorite galleries, Localize gallery searches, Inquire about artwork, Schedule gallery appointments

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Invaluable Auctions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invaluable-auctions-bid-live/id944415329)

Participate in live auctions for fine art, antiques, and collectibles from premier auction houses worldwide. Discover unique items, receive personalized recommendations, and bid in real-time or leave absentee bids.

**Highlights:** Live bidding with swipe-to-bid technology, Discover rare and unique items, Personalized daily recommendations, Browse hundreds of auction categories, Participate from anywhere globally

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great variety of auctions
- 🚀 Smooth transactions
- 👍 Fantastic auctions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High fees and shipping costs
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🔒 Lack of customer support and transparency
- 🔍 Poor search and filtering options
- ⚠️ Unreliable bidding and auction process

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Login and password issues
- Incorrect bid information and notifications
- Inability to see past auction results

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter and block auction houses
- Improved search functionality
- Better notification and bid tracking system
- Two-factor authentication
- Ability to leave reviews on auction houses


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArtCloud free?

ArtCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Invaluable Auctions free?

Invaluable Auctions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ArtCloud or Invaluable Auctions?

Invaluable Auctions is rated higher. ArtCloud averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Invaluable Auctions averages 4.8 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do ArtCloud or Invaluable Auctions have ads?

Neither ArtCloud nor Invaluable Auctions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ArtCloud or Invaluable Auctions?

ArtCloud ships an update monthly, and Invaluable Auctions every 3 weeks. Most recently, ArtCloud was updated on November 1, 2026 and Invaluable Auctions on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*