Comparison

SeeSpotBid vs uBuyFirst

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SeeSpotBid

This app acts as a powerful companion for eBay shoppers, alerting you to new listings and expiring auctions. It monitors eBay from its servers and sends push notifications for found items, allowing you to view details and purchase directly on eBay.

Highlights
  • New listing alerts
  • Expiring auction notifications
  • Server-side monitoring
  • Advanced search criteria
  • International eBay support
  • No eBay account required
Features
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The best companion app for eBay power users. Get alerted to new listings on eBay or auctions that are expiring soon. Add items to your watchlist and we'll constantly monitor eBay from our servers and send Push Notifications to your phone when new items are found. View results and listing info in the app, and follow the link to purchase on eBay when you're ready. Features: - Free to use (with more advanced options available with PRO subscription) - Clean, simple interface - Unique search criteria like seller filters, BIN vs auction, Worldwide, etc. - No eBay account required - International eBay sites supported - Free US-based support for all users Grab the app to find the best deals on eBay! We are a proud member of the eBay Developers Program. Affiliate disclosure: when you click on a link to a merchant site provided through our services, this can result in us receiving a commission. Affiliate programs include the eBay Partner Network.

About

uBuyFirst

Features
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Get eBay alerts the moment a new listing matches your search. uBuyFirst watches eBay for you around the clock and sends an instant alert, so you can open the item and buy it before other buyers find it. Built for resellers, collectors and bargain hunters who need to be first. Why uBuyFirst • Real-time eBay alerts for new listings that match your saved searches • eBay sites in 16 countries, including the US, UK, Germany, Australia, Canada, France, Italy and Spain • Precise filters: price, condition, listing type, seller country, item specifics and more • Blocklist: hide sellers, countries or items you never want to see • Alerts where you want them: push notifications on your phone, plus email, Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord or Slack • Open any listing straight in the eBay app • Grid and list views to scan results fast How it works 1. Create a saved search with your keywords and filters. 2. Turn on alerts. 3. Get notified as soon as a matching item is listed, and act before anyone else. Want to look around first? Tap "Try Demo" on the sign-in screen, no account needed. uBuyFirst is an independent app. eBay is a trademark of eBay Inc. As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase through our app.

Screenshots

SeeSpotBid4 screens
uBuyFirst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: uBuyFirst at none against SeeSpotBid's 10. SeeSpotBid's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SeeSpotBid sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. uBuyFirst asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SeeSpotBid ships an update every 6 days, uBuyFirst every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SeeSpotBid versus uBuyFirst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeeSpotBiduBuyFirst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (150 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings150 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKaverk DevelopmentHarvest Mobile, LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SeeSpotBid

Subscriptions2
  • SeeSpotBid PRO (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • SeeSpotBid PRO (1 year)$29.991 Year
One-time8
  • Ten Minute Searches (1 Month)$0.99
  • Five Minute Searches (1 Month)$2.99
  • Ten Minute Searches (1 Month)$2.99
Show 5 more
  • Ten Minute Searches (1 Year)$4.99
  • Five Minute Searches-1yr-UPGRD$4.99
  • Additional Search Alerts (25)$19.99
  • Five Minute Searches (1 Year)$24.99
  • Ten Minute Searches (1 Year)$29.99
None

uBuyFirst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SeeSpotBid free?
SeeSpotBid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is uBuyFirst free?
uBuyFirst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SeeSpotBid or uBuyFirst have ads?
Neither SeeSpotBid nor uBuyFirst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SeeSpotBid or uBuyFirst?
SeeSpotBid ships an update every 6 days, and uBuyFirst every 3 weeks. Most recently, SeeSpotBid was updated on October 25, 2026 and uBuyFirst on October 18, 2026.

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