Comparison

Catawiki vs HelloVan

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

Head to head
About

Catawiki

Discover and bid on unique items selected by experts across a wide range of categories. Buy and sell special objects securely through a trusted payment system. Explore auctions anytime, anywhere and curate your favorites.

Highlights
  • Expert-selected objects
  • Secure transactions
  • Global marketplace
  • Personalized favorites list
  • Weekly auctions
  • Diverse categories
Features
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Fulfil your passions with the Catawiki app, the leading platform for buying and selling special objects, selected by experts. Catawiki offers more than 75,000 objects a week across 22 diverse categories such as Art, Design, Jewellery and Watches, Fashion, Classic Cars, Collectables and much more. Experience the thrill of Catawiki, the leading online marketplace: - Engage in secure transactions: Safely buy and sell via our trusted payment system. - Explore anytime, anywhere: Conveniently browse captivating auctions on your terms. - Sell with simplicity: List your items effortlessly and reach a global community of buyers. - Curate your favourites: Create a personalised list to keep track of items you love. - Stay informed: Receive timely updates on upcoming auctions. Each object is meticulously selected by specialised experts with years of experience in their fields, assuring a diverse and high-quality curation. With our trusted and secure payment method, your buying and selling journey is seamless. We securely hold your payment and only release it to the seller after you've received and inspected your item within a 3-day period. This way, we ensure your buying experience is safe and satisfying. Discover a world of special objects with the Catawiki app. Download now to start your extraordinary buying and selling journey.

About

HelloVan

Easily transport and assemble your furniture and decor purchases. Connects you with verified carriers for quick, professional delivery and setup. Get instant quotes and schedule your service.

Highlights
  • On-demand transport
  • Furniture assembly
  • Verified carrier profiles
  • Real-time price calculator
  • Map-based delivery planning
  • Express and scheduled services
Features
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Transportar y montar tus compras va a ser más fácil que nunca, un Vanner de nuestra plataforma lo hará por ti de forma rápida y profesional. HelloVan conecta transportistas registrados previamente en la plataforma con clientes del líder en venta de muebles y decoración para transportar sus compras, montar sus muebles o retirar algún mueble usado y depositarlo en el punto limpio más cercano. HelloVan es fácil de usar, profesional y rápidos gracias a su simple sistema para calcular el servicio y contactar directamente con el transportista justo después de hacer la reserva. El perfil del Vanner: Cada transportista tiene un perfil social verificado ya que somos nosotros quien los da de alta en la plataforma, permitiendo conocer información útil antes de hacer una reserva para solicitar sus servicios ( fotos del vehículo, matrícula, fotos de perfil, valoraciones, capacidad del vehículo,..) Las opiniones: HelloVan quiere crear una comunidad de confianza con millones de opiniones (los usurarios que utilicen el servicio podrán valorar el servicio del vanner haciendo posible construir un servicio de calidad y confianza on-line). La calculadora de precio: HelloVan calcula automáticamente un precio por cada servicio en función de los kilómetros de distancia entre el establecimiento de compra y el domicilio de entrega, además de la cantidad de compra. El servicio de montaje se calculará en función del coste de la compra a montar. Servicio RESERVA: En la reserva de este servicio el usuario calculará el coste del servicio y el mismo decidirá que transportistas le llevará la compra, eligiendo una franja horaria de entrega a partir del día siguiente. Servicio EXPRESS: En el servicio Ahora el cliente solicitará un transportista al momento según la disponibilidad y la cercanía al establecimiento donde ha efectuado la compra el cliente. El mapa: Busca en el mapa de forma fácil y divertida la dirección de tu casa o lugar de entrega para calcular el coste del envío, si no también puedes meter la calle manualmente y localizarla rápidamente. Una nueva experiencia de compra en tu tienda de muebles y decoración preferida, envía y monta tus compras de forma económica, social , cómoda y más rápida. Una plataforma basada en la relación entre personas que promueve mover las compras de forma diferente. ¡Te atreves a probarlo!

Screenshots

Catawiki4 screens
HelloVan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HelloVan at none against Catawiki's shown. HelloVan also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Catawiki's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 7). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Catawiki against 4.7 for HelloVan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catawiki has 4.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Catawiki's written reviews are positive against 72% of HelloVan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Catawiki ships an update weekly, HelloVan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Catawiki versus HelloVan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatawikiHelloVan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.2K ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews71.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.2K — better7
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB133 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCatawikiHelloVan Solutions SL

Customer experience

Catawiki

All ratings4,156 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews679 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative50.7%

HelloVan

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative25.9%

Bugs and requests

Catawiki

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Connectivity issues
  • Incorrect item descriptions
  • Disappearing saved items

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved search functionality
  • Better communication with sellers
  • More buyer protection
  • Streamlined returns process

HelloVan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Catawiki

No in-app purchases

None

HelloVan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catawiki free?
Catawiki is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HelloVan free?
HelloVan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Catawiki or HelloVan?
HelloVan is rated higher. Catawiki averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while HelloVan averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Catawiki or HelloVan have ads?
Catawiki shows ads; HelloVan does not.
Which is updated more often, Catawiki or HelloVan?
Catawiki ships an update weekly, and HelloVan every 2 months. Most recently, Catawiki was updated on October 29, 2026 and HelloVan on October 22, 2026.

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