# FTSearch - Auction Search Tool — Search BidFTA, Mac.Bid & more!

> Unified auction search and tracking tool for multiple platforms. (iPhone/iPad app by Vince Internet Company Enterprises LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftsearch-auction-search-tool/id1168501703 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vince Internet Company Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168501702)
- Category: Utilities, Shopping
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,660 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-11-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftsearch-auction-search-tool/id1168501703/reviews.md

## What is FTSearch?

Sometimes finding items on BidFTA and similar website, can be difficult. However, with FTA Search, your days of scouring the auction pages for the best deals are over! 

FTSearch, the unofficial tool kit for Fast Track Auctions, Mac.Bid, BidSoflo, Dealvara, and Bid Auction Depot. provides a friendly user experience for searching, filtering, and following items across all these auction platforms.

FTSearch includes a full text search engine for searching the entire database of items available on Fast Track Auctions, Mac.Bid, BidSoflo, Dealvara, and Bid Auction Depot. You can search, filter by location, and sort by relevancy or items ending soonest. 

FTA Search also allows you to save items that you are interested in to your watchlist, or request a push notification so you don't miss out on a sweet deal.

--- Full list of features ---

• Browse items on Fast Track Auctions, Mac.Bid, BidSoflo, Dealvara, and Bid Auction Depot in one app
• Powerful search features, exclude terms (-) or phrases ("") 
• See what items the current high bidder is winning.
• Get a sense of the average price similar items have sold for.
• Search for items across all locations, or filter by locations you are interested in.
• Filter by condition, filter by New, Open Box, or Damaged. 
• Browse items across the entire site, sorted by Lowest High Bid, Ending Soonest, or Newly Listed
• Get SMS notifications or Push Notifications when an Item you are interested in is about to end. 
• Bid on items using the in-app web browser, or open items in Safari.
• Save items to the App Watchlist, and use the app watchlist to keep track of item's you're interested in.




You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase.

• Auto-renewable subscription

• 1 year ($9.99) duration

• Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

• Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase

• Privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.bidft.auction/privacy

## Key features

- Browse multiple auction sites in one app
- Powerful text search with exclusion
- Filter by location, condition, and price
- Sort items by ending soonest or relevancy
- Save items to a watchlist
- Receive push notifications for expiring items

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FTSearch - Plus | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FTSearch Plus | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of FTSearch?

Reviews of FTSearch are mostly negative: the Utilities app is rated 4.7/5 from 1.7K App Store ratings. What users like most: powerful search functionality, helpful for finding specific items. Top complaints: subscription model for basic features, unreliable notifications and alerts. Summarized from real user reviews.

**Pros**

- 🚀 Powerful search functionality
- 👍 Helpful for finding specific items
- 💡 Useful for tracking auction items

**Cons**

- 🔒 Subscription model for basic features
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and alerts
- 👎 Paid app with reduced functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Watchlist not displaying items correctly
- Search function not working as expected
- App crashes and freezes frequently

**Most requested features**

- Ability to sort by bid amount (low to high)
- Sync watched items across devices
- More flexible notification settings
- Improved search accuracy and coverage

## Is FTSearch safe?

FTSearch - Auction Search Tool appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for FTSearch is 94 out of 100. This assessment is based on 1,660 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.7 out of 5. Of 1,660 App Store ratings, 93.0% point to a safe experience, 3.0% suggest some concerns, and 4.0% point to a risky experience.

## Is FTSearch legit?

FTSearch - Auction Search Tool appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for FTSearch is 100 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftsearch-auction-search-tool/id1168501703/reviews.md

### 4/5 — What happened to the app?

*2026-07-18, version 2.2.3*

This app used to be the best! Now, it only loads to a certain point when using the “Browse” function to search saved terms and won’t continue even after refreshing. For example, currently it refuses to load anything that ends beyond 2 hours from now. I tried to recommend it to someone but stopped myself because it’s malfunctioning. Can you please fix this, especially since we have to pay for it now?

### 3/5 — Almost perfect!

*2026-07-09, version 2.2.3*

The app is great! The only issue is that after searching for a saved keyword there isn’t an option to go back and search another one. I have to close out of the app to get that menu to pop back up. So it goes like this :


From the search page select a saved keyword

Look through the results and click X to go back to the list of keywords

Select another keyword

The X does not appear so you have to close out of the app.

### 5/5 — Great app, would love an update

*2026-05-23, version 2.2.3*

It’s a great app and has worked well for quite a while! I would like to see an update to where the conditions now match what Bid FTA uses as their standard. An example is new/like new so that we can filter properly. They changed their condition types about a year ago

### 1/5 — Subscription features are a joke

*2024-11-25, version 2.2.3*

I can’t imagine making people pay a subscription for a barely serviceable user interface. The only feature I care is to reverse the sorting categories. I want to sort by least bid amount AND reverse it to sort by most bid amount. Should be so easy.

### 1/5 — This app USED to be great

*2024-10-08, version 2.2.1*

This app was great for many years. This year both my husband and i paid an additional $10 each to get notifications we used to get free. We tried to contact developer and see if we could just pay it once for our one account but they never responded.
Now the app has stopped notifications altogether no matter what you do. 
I will be just using the official BIDFTA app from here on out. My friends use and it and like it.

**Developer response:** Hello! I'm so sorry I missed your email. Please write me again and I would love to make things right for you.

### 1/5 — Takes your money

*2024-09-24, version 2.0.3*

I used to love this app, but My subscription is no longer working even though it's current, I have sent several emails with no response, I lost faith In this developer!!! Stay away

### 1/5 — Unbelievable

*2024-04-24, version 2.0.3*

I bought the app over two years ago and accidentally deleted it from my phone. Now I try to use all the functions and it is charging me $9.99. I've already tried to contact you and you haven't responded.

### 1/5 — Pay For Notifications?

*2024-03-12, version 2.0.3*

Without warning, the app now wants a $10 annual subscription to be notified of ending auctions. I purchased the app years ago, but now I’m being asked to pay again with a subscription fee for a basic app function.

Disappointed to say the least.

### 1/5 — Paid to BUY the app, now I need to pay a subscription and it still doesn’t work

*2024-03-11, version 2.0.3*

I had previously PURCHASED the premium version of the app and functionality disappeared so I paid the subscription to get functionality back and it still doesn’t even work.  The Watch feature is completely broken and doesn’t work which is extremely frustrating especially after both buying and subscribing to the premium version of the app.

### 1/5 — Paid for this app and now they want more money

*2024-03-09, version 2.0.3*

Charging in app fees after I paid for it and it wasn’t disclosed. Ape should refund all purchase fees.  Fast track has become a total joke.  Poorly managed.  Crazy junk fees.  Don’t use them.

## Frequently asked questions about FTSearch

### Does FTSearch have ads?

FTSearch does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced features.

### What auction sites does FTSearch support?

FTSearch supports Fast Track Auctions, Mac.Bid, BidSoflo, Dealvara, and Bid Auction Depot, allowing you to browse items from all these platforms in one place.

### How does FTSearch's search functionality work?

FTSearch offers a powerful full-text search engine. You can search across all items, exclude specific terms or phrases, and filter by location, condition, and sorting preferences.

### Can I get notified when an auction is ending?

Yes, FTSearch allows you to request SMS or push notifications for items you are interested in, ensuring you don't miss out on a deal as an auction nears its end.

### What is the subscription model for FTSearch?

FTSearch offers an auto-renewing subscription for $9.99 per year. This subscription can be managed or turned off in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase.

### What are the main pros and cons of FTSearch according to users?

User reviews highlight powerful search functionality and usefulness for tracking items as pros. Cons mentioned include a subscription model for basic features and sometimes unreliable notifications.

### Is FTSearch available on all Apple devices?

FTSearch is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicated by its support for these platforms.

### How often is FTSearch updated?

The latest version of FTSearch is 2.2.9, and it was last updated on November 5, 2026, suggesting a consistent update schedule.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.9 — 2026-11-05

Added support for Mac.Bid, BidSoflo, Dealvara, and Bid Auction Depot!

### 2.2.3 — 2024-10-10

Logging in to keyword alerts is now much easier

### 2.2.1 — 2024-10-03

Fixed issue with saved searches not loading

### 2.2.0 — 2024-09-30

- Fixed issue where subscribed users would be forced to resubscribe

### 2.0.3 — 2024-03-05

App fixes related to subscriptions

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