The Herd vs AuctionsPlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Herd
This app connects livestock buyers and sellers across Australia, providing centralized access to sale information for cattle, sheep, dogs, and horses. It lists paddock sales, auction pre-sale advertising, saleyard information, and market reports.
- Livestock sale listings
- Paddock sales
- Auction pre-sale advertising
- Saleyard advertising
- Market reports
- Australia-wide coverage
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Welcome to The Herd where we connect Livestock Buyers & Sellers with sale information from all over Australia. The Herd is here to make life easier for the Livestock Agent, Buyer and Producer and provide simple and central access to livestock information. We list and advertise the following: - Paddock Sales for Cattle, Sheep, Dogs and Horse - AuctionsPlus Pre-Sale Advertising - Saleyard advertising for Prime, Store & Feature sale for Cattle & Sheep - Market Reports Helpful Facts: - You need to be a livestock agent or be invited by a livestock agent to load cattle and sheep for sale - We advertise sales all over Australia - The Herd platform is updated multiple times daily and we work with all livestock agencies and AuctionsPlus
AuctionsPlus
Access Australia's largest online auction platform for livestock, machinery, and property. Browse, bid in real-time, and track results from anywhere. Features include instant purchase options, market insights, and account management.
- Browse and search auctions
- Bid in live auctions
- Buy Now option
- View auction results
- Track favourite lots
- Access market insights
- Manage account and activity
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Discover Australia’s largest online auction platform, right at your fingertips. Browse, bid, and stay updated with live auction results, all in one place. Experience a smoother, more personalised auction experience with our latest updates. Receive real-time notifications, track results, and bid on the go. Use the AuctionsPlus app to: Browse and Search Auctions: Access a wide range of livestock, machinery, and property auctions from across Australia with advanced search filters for category, location, breed, and more. Bid in Live Auctions: Participate in real-time auctions, placing bids on lots of interest as they happen. Buy Now Option: Purchase select lots instantly without waiting for the auction day. View Auction Results: Access detailed auction results, including sale prices and lot outcomes, after each auction. Track Favourite Lots: Save and monitor lots you're interested in, making it easy to stay updated on their status. Access Market Insights: View detailed reports and market trends for livestock and commodities, helping you make informed purchasing decisions. Manage Account and Activity: Easily manage your profile, review your bidding, and purchase history, and track ongoing transactions. Integrated LiveAssess Enjoy our app? Leave us a rating and review. Any questions or feedback? Contact us at info@auctionsplus.com.au.
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Verdict
The Herd and AuctionsPlus are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
The Herd ships an update every 4 weeks, AuctionsPlus monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Herd | AuctionsPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 45.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Calvett Co Pty Ltd | AuctionsPlus |
Customer experience
The Herd
AuctionsPlus
In-app purchases
The Herd
No in-app purchases
AuctionsPlus
No in-app purchases
