# BayWatch - Alerts for eBay — Auction Alerts & Deal Finder > eBay auction alerts and deal finder for new listings and expiring items. (iPhone/iPad app by Progress Concepts Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baywatch-alerts-for-ebay/id977021097 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Progress Concepts Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/788761727) - Category: Shopping, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 412 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 19 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-06-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baywatch-alerts-for-ebay/id977021097/reviews.md ## What is BayWatch? Find new items first on eBay™ before anyone else. BayWatch monitors eBay and alerts you as new items are found. Simply create your watch, and BayWatch will alert you as new items matching your search are found on eBay. BayWatch also lets you simply browse eBay. No need to jump back and forth between eBay and BayWatch. View eBay item details, price, bids, description, pictures, and simply tap on Shop Now to head over to eBay and purchase. Watch individual eBay items that interest you, and receive alerts before the eBay listing ends, allowing you to check your bid and win. The essential app for finding rarely listed eBay items, and getting bargains at the best price. Find new eBay items first with BayWatch. When you click on links to various merchants in this app and make a purchase, this can result in this app earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. These do not impact the price you pay. ## Key features - 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 ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Month Rapid Discovery | $2.99 | one-time | | 12 Month Rapid Discovery | $24.99 | one-time | | 1 Month No Ads | $0.99 | one-time | | 12 Month No Ads | $9.99 | one-time | | 3 Month Rapid Discovery | $6.99 | one-time | | 3 Month No Ads | $1.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #138 in Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store) ## What do users think of BayWatch? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Exceptional tool - 👍 Very useful - 👍 Excellent customer support - 👍 Great app and even better customer service - 👍 Saves me time, simplifies global search - 👍 Solid app - 👍 Quick, clean and simple - 👍 Top rated service and function - 👍 Excellent app, responsive developer - 👍 Nice app for eBay - 👍 Amazing tool - 👍 Time saver is better than eBay saved feature - 👍 Good support, good app - 👍 Works well, interface is easy - 👍 Brilliant! Helps find bargains - 👍 Fantastic, does what it says on the tin **Cons** - 🐛 Background App Refresh issue - 🐛 Notifications and contact link don't work - 🐛 Randomly getting requested item watch notifications, not getting ALL requested updates - 🐛 Constantly crashing since updated - 🐛 Search is appalling - 🐛 Paid for the Rapid Discovery and it didn't work - 🐛 Notifications don't work, app doesn't do anything - 🐛 No connection to your eBay account - 🐛 Notifications don't work, app opens items in Safari instead of eBay app - 🐛 Worked at first, then bugs out - 🐛 Just updated and now app crashes on open - 🐛 Lacking search filters **Commonly reported bugs** - Background App Refresh issue - Notifications and contact link don't work - Randomly getting requested item watch notifications, not getting ALL requested updates - Constantly crashing since updated - Search is appalling - Paid for the Rapid Discovery and it didn't work - Notifications don't work, app doesn't do anything - No connection to your eBay account - Notifications don't work, app opens items in Safari instead of eBay app - Worked at first, then bugs out - Just updated and now app crashes on open **Most requested features** - Include shipping cost in max price metric - Add more search filters (lowest price+shipping, completed listings) - Ability to pause searches without deleting - Option to label searches - Faster search frequency - Ability to run without always being open - Show auctions faster - Dark mode option ## Recent user reviews (10 of 117) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baywatch-alerts-for-ebay/id977021097/reviews.md ### 4/5 — 3hr refresh free account *2026-08-11, version 2.25.2* 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. ### 5/5 — Exceptional tool *2025-11-15, version 2.25.0* Great tool for when your on the hunt for collectibles ### 1/5 — Background App Refresh *2025-03-18, version 2.23.0* 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. ### 5/5 — Very useful *2025-02-26, version 2.23.0* I’ve saved a lot of money buying things on eBay and even more with the help of this app ### 5/5 — It’s only missing one thing. *2024-12-02, version 2.23.0* So, I’m updating my review from like 10 years ago. I love the app. Use it all the time. I find myself having to make two watches per item because there isn’t a way to make the “max price” INCLUDE the shipping cost. If the max price metric included shipping, I would drop a lot of false positive hope, and only get alerted for items that are below my “out the door” price. Pleaaaaase consider the feature. ### 2/5 — Does not do anything *2024-11-19* Confused because it’s meant to give you alerts but I do not get notified at all. Not really working? **Developer response:** Hello. Thank you for leaving your review.  BayWatch alerts as new items are found. By default this will check every 3 hours. If you set a watch up and leave the app in the background, it will do this. If you keep opening the app (or leave it open on screen), then it will check again at that point, and reset the 3 hour window, so you will not get any alerts as they wouldn't be needed. Please do get in touch though, appsupport@progressconcepts.com and mention this review (or send via the email option in the app (which has diagnostics) and I will be happy to help. ### 1/5 — No connection to your eBay account *2024-10-26, version 2.22.1* Does not even have a feature to link to your actual eBay account ### 5/5 — Needs an update *2024-08-15* eBay just updated where baywatch no longer is able to open the item directly on eBay. Baywatch needs fixing **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. As mentioned in the news message I sent in the app, I am aware that when tapping Shop Now, if the eBay App is installed and opens, it just runs the search that is set up and doesn’t go to the item; however, if you remove the eBay app, and allow it to go straight to the eBay website, that works as expected. Please try deleting the eBay app and check that clicking through then launches the correct item on eBay via Safari. Once eBay resolve the issue with URLs opening incorrectly in their app, this should be resolved. (Sorry, this is an eBay side issue, and not one in BayWatch). Please reach out to me via the contact option in the app, or appsupport@progressconcepts.com and mention this review and I will help further. Note that I updated BayWatch whilst eBay resolve the issue with their app. ### 5/5 — Problem *2024-08-14* Hello sir. There's some mistake. It shows wrong item When I click shop on eBay. Not the accurate one！ **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. As mentioned in the news message I sent in the app, I am aware that when tapping Shop Now, if the eBay App is installed and opens, it just runs the search that is set up and doesn’t go to the item; however, if you remove the eBay app, and allow it to go straight to the eBay website, that works as expected. Please try deleting the eBay app and check that clicking through then launches the correct item on eBay via Safari. Once eBay resolve the issue with URLs opening incorrectly in their app, this should be resolved. (Sorry, this is an eBay side issue, and not one in BayWatch). Please reach out to me via the contact option in the app, or appsupport@progressconcepts.com and mention this review and I will help further. Note that I updated BayWatch whilst eBay resolve the issue with their app. ### 5/5 — Excellent customer support *2024-04-03, version 2.20.0* I had questions about an issue I was having trouble with in using this app, customer support wrote back and explained features I was not aware of. Very good support! ## Frequently asked questions about BayWatch ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.26.0 — 2026-08-25 - Background update. - Minimum supported iOS 13. ### 2.25.2 — 2026-07-09 - Background update. ### 2.25.1 — 2026-04-21 - Background update. ### 2.25.0 — 2025-09-11 - Background updates. ### 2.24.1 — 2025-07-03 - Background updates. - Thank you for using BayWatch. ## Apps similar to BayWatch | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SeeSpotBid](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seespotbid/id1452120217) | 4.6 (147) | Free | Shopping | | [Gixen eBay Auction Sniper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gixen-ebay-auction-sniper/id6446328339) | 4.9 (710) | Free | Shopping | | [Watchdog for eBay](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchdog-for-ebay/id1185245011) | 3.4 (9) | Free | Shopping | | [Sniper for ebay bid auctions](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sniper-for-ebay-bid-auctions/id490091459) | 4.8 (4,274) | Free | Shopping | | [Auction Bid Sniper: Myibidder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auction-bid-sniper-myibidder/id595892978) | 4.2 (58) | Free | Shopping | | [eFerret](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eferret/id1658695827) | 5.0 (6) | Free | Shopping | ## More apps by Progress Concepts Limited - [Stepwise Pedometer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepwise-pedometer/id788761724) - [Astro Locator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-locator/id927483920) - [AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurorawatch-uk-aurora-alerts/id946141347) All apps by Progress Concepts Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/788761727 ## Related topics [baitwatch](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/baitwatch) · [baywatch](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/baywatch) · [ebay visual search](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ebay-visual-search) · [bidnapper](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bidnapper) · [ebay for ipad](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ebay-for-ipad) · [ebay now](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ebay-now) · [dealhawkhq marketplace alerts](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dealhawkhq-marketplace-alerts) · [bidkit local ebay deals finder](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bidkit-local-ebay-deals-finder) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*