Comparison

Auction Watch vs eFerret

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

Head to head
About

Auction Watch

Never miss an eBay deal again. This app sends instant push notifications for new listings that match your saved search criteria. Effortlessly find rare collectibles or budget-friendly items without constant manual searching.

Highlights
  • Instant push notifications for new listings
  • Customizable search criteria
  • Effortless deal finding
  • Save searches for specific items
  • Track rare collectibles and budget deals
Features
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Never Miss an eBay Deal Again! Frustrated by missing out on eBay listings because someone beat you to it? Tired of constantly refreshing searches for that perfect item? Whether you're hunting for a rare collectible or a great deal within your budget, Auction Watch has you covered! Simply set your search criteria, and let Auction Watch do the work for you. The moment a matching listing appears, you'll receive a push notification—so you can act fast and never miss out again. Start finding the deals you want, effortlessly! By selecting links to different merchants within this app and completing a purchase, you may contribute to the app earning a commission. This app participates in affiliate programs and affiliations, including but not limited to the eBay Partner Network. It's important to note that these affiliations do not affect the amount you pay. Terms: https://www.agile-labs.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.agile-labs.net/privacy

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

Auction Watch3 screens
eFerret4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eFerret at none against Auction Watch's 1. eFerret also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Auction Watch's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Auction Watch sells 1 in-app purchase, 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, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Auction Watch's written reviews are positive against 100% of eFerret's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auction Watch ships an update fortnightly, eFerret every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Auction Watch versus eFerret: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuction WatcheFerret
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12 ratings)4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better9
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgile Labs LLC (PA)Ferretech LLC

Customer experience

Auction Watch

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

eFerret

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Auction Watch

Subscriptions1
  • Auction Watch Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
None

eFerret

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auction Watch free?
Auction Watch 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, Auction Watch or eFerret?
eFerret is rated higher. Auction Watch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while eFerret averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Auction Watch or eFerret have ads?
Neither Auction Watch nor eFerret shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auction Watch or eFerret?
Auction Watch ships an update fortnightly, and eFerret every 14 months. Most recently, Auction Watch was updated on November 7, 2026 and eFerret on November 3, 2026.

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