# GarageSale Scout

> Mobile companion for creating eBay listings with desktop software. (iPhone/iPad app by iwascoding GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garagesale-scout/id1081896075 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [iwascoding GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/284408328)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2016-07-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garagesale-scout/id1081896075/reviews.md

## What is GarageSale Scout?

GarageSale Scout is a companion app for creating eBay listings together with GarageSale for OS X.

Prepare your eBay listings right on your iPhone: 

- take pictures without clogging up your personal photo library
- scan barcodes and automatically select an eBay category
- add notes to create your listing’s description from

When done, import your listing drafts into GarageSale for OS X to fine tune descriptions and compose a stunning listings! 

This app needs GarageSale for OS X to start listings on eBay.

Have more questions? Check out our website and contact us at garagesale@iwascoding.com.

## Key features

- Take photos for listings
- Scan barcodes for category suggestions
- Add notes for descriptions
- Import drafts to desktop software
- Prepare listings on iPhone

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garagesale-scout/id1081896075/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Only crashes

*2025-05-24*

The latest update for this application seems to just crash every time you accept the agreement that it needs to look up the eBay store.

### 2/5 — Camera broken

*2024-09-28*

Since the last update I cannot add fotos using the camera. Only select fotos from specific albums

### 5/5 — Pretty good

*2023-09-14*

This app does the job it needs to do very well. You can quickly and easily scan items, take photos, and then load them into the Mac app. 

My only 2 issues are firstly, on the largest iPhones (ie. the Max/Pro Max) the ‘done’ button at the bottom when adding images is pretty much off the screen. It is still selectable, but not very easily. 

My second issue is the icons on the main screen are not immediately intuitive. The ‘burger menu’ icon in the top right doesn’t actually open a menu, it puts all items into ‘delete mode’. This should probably instead be a button that just says ‘edit’ or ‘delete’ which would make more sense. And the button in the bottom left is the button to load items from the iPhone to the Mac… but it’s the standard ‘share’ button on iOS… which feels odd… I have to think about it every time I need to do it as I expect the ‘share menu’ to pop up with that icon!

All in all though, a good app that is very useful!

### 1/5 — What’s the point?

*2023-03-12*

Keeps reverting to eBay USA! I want eBay UK!
What’s the point of this app?

### 1/5 — Stopped working with 14.2

*2020-11-28*

YOU NEED TO UPDATE YOUR SOFTWARE! I just updated my phone, and Garage sale scout stopping working with iOS 14.2.  It now will only crash when attempting to open.  If the is a permanent abandonment of the scout software, I would be forced to abandon the Garage Sale platform entirely.

### 1/5 — Won’t work

*2019-01-09*

I used the old Garage Sale app and loved it until it stopped working. I just downloaded the Garage Sale Scout on my iPad and it won’t work either.

### 3/5 — Better than nothing but slow to handle photo.

*2018-12-05*

Feels like it's storing the photos someplace other than the local photostore on the device. I have a LOT of photos on my iPhone but it should be WAY faster to take and store a photo. :-/

### 5/5 — Great companion app

*2018-03-10*

Really speeds up the posting process, excellent job Iwascoding.

### 5/5 — Multiple photo selection / mehrere Fotos wählen

*2018-01-19*

Jetzt kann man auch mehrere Fotos auf einmal aus den Alben wählen! Vielen dank für die schnelle Implementierung. So wurde aus einer super App die perfekte App.

### 5/5 — Works well

*2017-04-02*

I haven't had any issues using this with the Garage Sale 7 Mac app. So far so good.

## Frequently asked questions about GarageSale Scout

### Does GarageSale Scout have ads?

No, GarageSale Scout does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed to assist with eBay listing preparation.

### What devices does GarageSale Scout support?

GarageSale Scout is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It requires iOS to function.

### How often is GarageSale Scout updated?

The latest version, 1.4, was released on May 16, 2025. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has received updates since its initial release in 2016.

### What is the age rating for GarageSale Scout?

GarageSale Scout has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. This rating indicates general content appropriateness.

### Can I create complete eBay listings with GarageSale Scout alone?

No, GarageSale Scout is a companion app. It requires GarageSale for OS X to import and fine-tune listing drafts before they can be published on eBay.

### What is the user rating for GarageSale Scout?

GarageSale Scout has an average rating of 3.0 stars based on 9 user reviews. This suggests a mixed reception from its user base.

### How does GarageSale Scout help with eBay categories?

GarageSale Scout can scan barcodes and automatically suggest an appropriate eBay category for your listing. This feature streamlines the listing process.

### Where can I get support for GarageSale Scout?

For further questions or support, you can visit the developer's website or contact them directly via email at garagesale@iwascoding.com.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2025-05-16

- fixed product search for new eBay APIs

### 1.3.5 — 2024-11-05

- can add images to photo roll

### 1.3.4 — 2024-09-29

- fixed bug where users are unable to add images to the listings

### 1.3.3 — 2024-09-26

- improved compatibility with the eBay API
- overall stability and performance improvements

### 1.3.2 — 2024-04-16

- fixed crashes on older iOS versions

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