SeeSpotBid vs TapKat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- New listing alerts
- Expiring auction notifications
- Server-side monitoring
- Advanced search criteria
- International eBay support
- No eBay account required
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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.
TapKat
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Tapkat is a peer-to-peer marketplace app where one can buy, sell, or barter products and services. Find great deals nearby, sell your used items or provide services to your neighbors. Tapkat's barter feature is a very convenient way to exchange products and/or services with other users. Tapkat's matching algorithm runs in the background to recommend potential barter deals based on your preferences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapKat at none against SeeSpotBid's 10. TapKat also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SeeSpotBid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price 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
Both are free to download. SeeSpotBid sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TapKat asks for nothing beyond the download.
SeeSpotBid ships an update every 6 days, TapKat monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SeeSpotBid | TapKat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (149 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 149 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kaverk Development | Cloudnext |
In-app purchases
SeeSpotBid
- SeeSpotBid PRO (1 month)$2.991 Month
- SeeSpotBid PRO (1 year)$29.991 Year
- Ten Minute Searches (1 Month)$0.99
- Five Minute Searches (1 Month)$2.99
- Ten Minute Searches (1 Month)$2.99
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- 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
TapKat
No in-app purchases
