Comparison

Trove vs eFerret

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

Head to head
About

Trove

Receive instant notifications for new eBay listings that match your saved searches, including auctions ending soon. This free tool helps shoppers and resellers find deals quickly and efficiently.

Highlights
  • Real-time eBay listing alerts
  • Auctions ending soon notifications
  • Up to 15 saved searches
  • Lightning-fast alerts (under 60 seconds)
  • Cloud-powered for speed
  • Completely free to use
Features
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Trove – Your Ultimate eBay Deal Finder Real-time alerts. Smarter shopping. Completely free. Never miss a great deal again. Trove sends instant alerts when new eBay listings match your saved searches - including auctions ending soon. Whether you're a reseller or just hunting for something specific, Trove helps you stay ahead with: - Lightning-fast alerts (usually within 60 seconds) - Up to 15 saved searches - No ads, no subscriptions, no limits - Auction alerts before they end - Cloud-powered for speed and battery efficiency Built by buyers, for buyers. Trove is supported through eBay partner affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase - at no extra cost to you. It’s how we keep Trove completely free for everyone. A quick reminder: Always use your best judgment when buying. Check item details, seller ratings, and report any issues directly to eBay. Disclaimer: Trove is not affiliated with or endorsed by eBay. The eBay logo and title are trademarks of eBay Inc used with permissions.

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

Trove4 screens
eFerret4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eFerret at 100% against Trove's 55%. eFerret also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Trove's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eFerret holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Trove's written reviews are positive against 100% of eFerret's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trove ships an update every 3 weeks, eFerret every 14 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Trove versus eFerret: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTroveeFerret
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (27 ratings)4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLawrence CameronFerretech LLC

Customer experience

Trove

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral36.4%
Negative9.1%

eFerret

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

In-app purchases

None

Trove

No in-app purchases

None

eFerret

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trove free?
Trove is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eFerret free?
eFerret is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Trove or eFerret?
eFerret is rated higher. Trove averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while eFerret averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Trove or eFerret have ads?
Neither Trove nor eFerret shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trove or eFerret?
Trove ships an update every 3 weeks, and eFerret every 14 months. Most recently, Trove was updated on November 3, 2026 and eFerret on November 3, 2026.

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