Comparison

SeeSpotBid vs eFerret

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

eFerret

Receive instant push notifications for new eBay listings matching your saved searches. This tool helps users find deals on electronics, antiques, and collectibles before they sell out. It supports multiple eBay regional sites and eBay Motors.

Highlights
  • Customizable search criteria
  • Instant push notifications
  • Supports multiple eBay regional sites
  • Real-time eBay data integration
  • Deal finding for collectors and resellers
Features
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Developed by an eBay reseller, eFerret has helped thousands of users find life-changing deals on electronics, antiques, collectibles, and more. To use eFerret, you can enter keywords and interactively tailor your search criteria, just like on eBay. Save your search, and you will receive a push notification to alert you within seconds of a new matching item being posted. Without using a tool like eFerret, the average eBay user will constantly miss out on the best deals on eBay, which often sell within the first minutes after listing. On average, you will see a notification 60 seconds after a new item is posted and indexed on eBay. This means in many cases, you will be the first to see these items. Whether you're trying to find rare antiques, get a great deal on consumer items, or maximize your profit margins as a seller, eFerret is the best tool for the job. eFerret is developed by a member of the eBay Developers Program, and is a certified eBay Compatible Application. This means eFerret is able to tap into live data from the eBay servers and present it in a way that is unique from the eBay website but much more useful for bargain-hunters, resellers, and collectors. It can alert you to new listings as fast as possible using push notifications. You will never again have to manually refresh your search to find new listings. Unlike many other tools for eBay, eFerret is not just compatible with eBay.com, but also many regional eBay sites, including: •Belgium (ebay.be) •Canada (ebay.ca) •France (ebay.fr) •Germany (ebay.de) •Italy (ebay.it) •Netherlands (ebay.nl) •Spain (ebay.es) •Switzerland (ebay.ch) •United Kingdom (ebay.co.uk) •eBay Motors (motors.ebay.com) •Many more! When you click on links in this app and make a purchase, this can result in this app earning a commission. Affiliate programs include the eBay Partner Network.

Screenshots

SeeSpotBid4 screens
eFerret4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eFerret at none against SeeSpotBid's 10. eFerret also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). SeeSpotBid's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (147 vs 6). On price, ads and device support 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. eFerret asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eFerret holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SeeSpotBid has 147 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of SeeSpotBid's written reviews are positive against 100% of eFerret's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SeeSpotBid ships an update every 6 days, eFerret every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SeeSpotBid versus eFerret: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeeSpotBideFerret
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (147 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings147 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB33 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKaverk DevelopmentFerretech LLC

Customer experience

SeeSpotBid

All ratings147 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

eFerret

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

eFerret

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SeeSpotBid free?
SeeSpotBid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eFerret free?
eFerret is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SeeSpotBid or eFerret?
eFerret is rated higher. SeeSpotBid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while eFerret averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do SeeSpotBid or eFerret have ads?
Neither SeeSpotBid nor eFerret shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SeeSpotBid or eFerret?
SeeSpotBid ships an update every 6 days, and eFerret every 14 months. Most recently, SeeSpotBid was updated on September 25, 2026 and eFerret on September 17, 2026.

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