BayWatch - Alerts for eBay

BayWatch - Alerts for eBay

Auction Alerts & Deal Finder

414 ratings
119 reviews
Free
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Released
June 9, 2015
Updated
October 17, 2026
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Discover new eBay listings before others with real-time alerts. This app monitors eBay for items matching your custom searches and notifies you instantly. You can also browse eBay item details, track bids, and shop directly from the app.

✓Real-time eBay listing alerts
✓Custom search monitoring
✓Browse eBay item details
✓Track bids and prices
✓Direct shopping links to eBay
✓End-of-listing notifications
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What users say about BayWatch

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What's New in BayWatch

2.27.0

October 17, 2026

- Support for iPhone Duo. - Supports iOS 15 and above.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$2.99

1 Month Rapid Discovery

1 Month Rapid Discovery

User reviews

Great app but some flaws

Literally no login functionality. Not sure what your supposed to do if you restore the app for whatever reason. All searches you set up disappear. The in-app contact support form also does not work (the arrow you click to send does not work).

This is an overall great app when it works. Interface is great.

I pay for the rapid discovery but it’s simply not fast enough. I hope you guys find a way to get the alerts out faster. Folks are still beating me to listings and i click on the BayWatch alerts within seconds of getting them. This has still helped me catch alot listings, which I’ve snagged, but feel like someone’s using an app thats just a touch step ahead of this one.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. There is no login as I had no desire to track users. That said, maybe it is time to revisit this. That said, if you delete the app, indeed all data would also be deleted. Migrating, from one device to another though does carry across all searches and data. The support email - the reason that this does not display is, I suspect, because you are not using Apple Mail, and have not set a different default email app, which iOS requires in order to use the built in email. I will look to add a different route though in future. As for the discovery, the rapid searches every 15 minutes; you do realise that if you have a search set, and another user has a search set, that if their search ran 5 mins after an item was listed, and yours ran 10 mins after, they would get an alert first? Even if the alerts were every 5 minutes (which I am not looking to do), the same issue could occur, one being a search ran seconds after listing, and the other having just runs a search before, so being 5 minutes later.

Doesn’t work anymore. Background refresh is turned on but still won’t work.

I can’t seem to access this app.. as soon as the app opens it asks me to turn on background refresh. But it is turned on in my iphone settings but is grayed out. But if I try to reach the developer there’s no way to do so. The instructions on how to reach the developer are that you should contact them thru the contact tab in app, but the app only offers me an immediate error screen telling me to turn on background refresh. And so.. im stuck in a loop. Developer: please help me!!
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Response from developer

Thank you for your review. From your description, it sounds as though Background App Refresh may be disabled at the top level on your iPhone, which would cause the individual setting for BayWatch to appear greyed out. Please go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh, tap Background App Refresh at the top, and make sure either Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi & Mobile Data is selected. If you are still unable to access BayWatch after doing this, please email me directly at appsupport@progressconcepts.com and mention this App Store review. I will be very happy to help you get it working.

3hr refresh free account

Had issues even with 15 min paid version but support Neil deep dived into the issue of the item instantly selling out so this app won’t help you for that scenario.

Exceptional tool

Great tool for when your on the hunt for collectibles

Background App Refresh

I can only rate one star because the first dialog box that pops up requires me to enable background app refresh in settings but when I follow the link, iOS won’t allow me to enable. I’ve deleted and reinstalled the app. The app looks feature rich but I can’t access it so it’s a non starter. If support is able to help resolve I’d be happy to revise my review.
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Reported Bugs

11 issues

Background App Refresh issue

Bug

Notifications and contact link don't work

Bug

Randomly getting requested item watch notifications, not getting ALL requested updates

Bug

Constantly crashing since updated

Bug

Search is appalling

Bug

Paid for the Rapid Discovery and it didn't work

Bug

Notifications don't work, app doesn't do anything

Bug

No connection to your eBay account

Bug

Notifications don't work, app opens items in Safari instead of eBay app

Bug

Worked at first, then bugs out

Bug

Just updated and now app crashes on open

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Requested Features

8 requests

Include shipping cost in max price metric

Feature

Add more search filters (lowest price+shipping, completed listings)

Feature

Ability to pause searches without deleting

Feature

Option to label searches

Feature

Faster search frequency

Feature

Ability to run without always being open

Feature

Show auctions faster

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

FAQ

What does BayWatch do?

BayWatch monitors eBay for new items that match your custom search criteria and sends you instant alerts. It also allows you to browse eBay item details, track bids, and head directly to eBay to make purchases.

How does BayWatch help me find deals?

By alerting you to new listings as soon as they appear, you can get a head start on popular or rare items before other shoppers. It also notifies you before listings end, giving you a chance to check your bids.

Is BayWatch free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does contain ads and offers in-app purchases. These purchases may enhance the user experience or unlock additional features.

Can I use BayWatch to buy items directly?

While you can view all item details, prices, and bids within BayWatch, purchases are made by tapping 'Shop Now,' which directs you to eBay. This ensures a secure transaction through eBay's platform.

What kind of items can I get alerts for?

You can set up alerts for any type of item available on eBay by creating custom searches. This is particularly useful for finding rarely listed items or specific bargains at the best price.