Comparison

Krug vs Sotheby's

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Krug

Unlock the unique story behind each bottle by scanning its iD. Explore tasting notes, music and food pairings, and storage recommendations. Save your Krug iDs and find places to enjoy Krug.

Highlights
  • Scan bottle iD for unique story
  • Discover growing season details
  • Explore music and food pairings
  • Get storage and service suggestions
  • Save iDs to virtual cellar
  • Find Krug locations
Features
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Take your Krug experience further with the Krug app. Scan your six-digit Krug iD found on the back label of your bottle to discover its unique story. • Discover the story of your bottle Krug Cellar Master Julie Cavil reveals the details of your bottle's composition. Learn about the circumstances of the growing season and how these contributed to the creation of each Champagne. • Pair your Krug Champagne with music Discover Krug Echoes, music pairings selected to accompany your glass of Krug Champagne. • Be inspired by food pairing ideas Discover recipes created by Krug Lover Chefs that promise delectable pairing with Krug Champagnes. • Ensure ideal storage and service Suggestions for the right temperature and glassware ensure an unforgettable tasting experience. • Keep note of your Krug iDs Save Krug iDs to your virtual cellar, record your tasting impressions and add photos. • Find Krug Locate Krug Ambassades and other nearby places where you can enjoy a glass of Krug or purchase a bottle. Please drink responsibly.

About

Sotheby's

Access extraordinary art, precious objects, wine, and jewelry from auctions worldwide. Track bids, register for auctions, and explore past and upcoming sales with expert insights.

Highlights
  • Bid in live and online auctions
  • Track bids and registrations
  • Browse open, upcoming, and past auctions
  • Search past and present lots
  • Manage profile and view purchases
  • Access favorite auctions and lots
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Extraordinary auctions. Exceptional finds. Anytime, anywhere. The Sotheby’s iOS app provides collectors with exceptional access to the world’s most extraordinary art, precious objects, wine and jewellery, together with the unparalleled expertise of our world-class specialists. Track your bids and registrations effortlessly. Bid in live and online auctions. Browse open, upcoming, and past auctions. Browse fixed price retail items in search results. Quickly access your favorite auctions and lots. Search past and present lots. Manage profile, view purchases, and customize your settings.

Screenshots

Krug4 screens
Sotheby's4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Krug at 4.3 against Sotheby's's 3.4. Krug also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 24%). Sotheby's's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (95 vs 27). On price, 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

Krug holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 95 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Krug's written reviews are positive against 24% of Sotheby's's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Krug ships an update every 2 months, Sotheby's every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Krug versus Sotheby's: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKrugSotheby's
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (27 ratings) — better3.4 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better24.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2795 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB54 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperKrugSotheby's

Customer experience

Krug

All ratings27 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Sotheby's

All ratings95 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative73.0%

Bugs and requests

Krug

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sotheby's

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Cannot sort auction lots
  • Cannot follow, view, or bid
  • App crashes on launch
  • ID verification camera not focusing
  • Photo upload issues
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  • Saved objects not displaying correctly
  • App freezes or crashes during use
  • Lot details never load
  • AppleTV app fails to open
  • App thinks it's on an iPhone on iPad

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow sorting of auction lots
  • Improve search functionality
  • Enable calendar integration
  • Make app landscape compatible
  • Simplify personalization options
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  • Improve account integration
  • Allow file uploads for ID verification
  • Fix AppleTV app issues

In-app purchases

None

Krug

No in-app purchases

None

Sotheby's

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Krug free?
Krug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sotheby's free?
Sotheby's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Krug or Sotheby's?
Krug is rated higher. Krug averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Sotheby's averages 3.4 from 95 ratings.
Do Krug or Sotheby's have ads?
Sotheby's shows ads; Krug does not.
Which is updated more often, Krug or Sotheby's?
Krug ships an update every 2 months, and Sotheby's every 2 weeks. Most recently, Krug was updated on October 3, 2026 and Sotheby's on October 9, 2026.

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