Search for eBay vs Borrow It.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Search for eBay
This app helps eBay users find deals by identifying auctions with no bidders or best offer options. It also assists sellers by showing past sold prices to determine item value. Advanced filters and saved searches enhance the shopping experience.
- Find auctions with no bidders
- Identify best offer opportunities
- Locate auctions ending at low-traffic times
- Filter by seller history and feedback
- View sold item prices and charts
- Advanced and combined search filters
- Save searches and receive notifications
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Free search helper app for eBay. As a buyer, helps you find the bargains amongst a large number of items. As a seller, look at past sold items to see what an item may be worth. App is totally free to use with no subscriptions, limits or ads. Features: - Find auctions with no bidders. No competition means a potential bargain! - Find auctions with no bidders and where the option of a best offer is available. They may be willing to accept a low offer. - Find auctions ending in the middle of the night, where last minute bids are much less likely. - Exclude items from sellers with no/little eBay selling history or poor feedback rating. - Find items available for collection locally. Save on postage. - Look through sold items to see what they typically sell for. Great for power sellers who want to know how much something is worth and to set a realistic starting/selling price. - View average sell price and price distribution charts. - Filter by item specific properties such as brand, model or size. - Includes standard search filters, e.g. category, condition, price range. In addition, includes filters not available via the eBay app or website. - Combine any search filters, e.g. find auctions with no bidders ending in the next 24 hours, where they are accepting a best offer and from a reliable seller with good feedback. - Save favourite searches. - Optionally receive notifications when there are new listings for a saved search. - Click on an item to jump to the eBay site to view details and make a purchase. - Supports all/most eBay sites (US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy,…). Safety and Privacy: - App does not require you to login in to your eBay account, unless you want to search for sold items (this is an eBay requirement). - Free to use app, alongside the eBay website or app, where you can login and make purchases independently and safely. - App does not bug you with ads. - We do not collect any personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, location or eBay account details. - All of your app settings and saved searches are stored on your device - they are not stored on our servers. This app is under active development. Suggestions, bug reports and app reviews are welcome. eBay is a registered trademark of eBay Inc. This app is from an independent developer and is in no way related to eBay Inc.
Borrow It.
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Borrow what you need. Lend what you don't. Borrow It is the friendly, local marketplace where neighbours share everyday items. Stop buying expensive tools and gear you’ll only use once, earn extra cash from the kit gathering dust in your cupboard, and help keep good stuff out of landfill. Need a drill for an afternoon DIY project, a tent for a weekend escape, or a stand mixer for a birthday bake? Chances are someone living just down the road has one—and would happily lend it to you. WHY BORROW IT? Save Money: Borrow items for a fraction of the cost of buying them outright. Earn Cash: Turn your ladder, camping gear, or carpet cleaner into a steady side income. Declutter & Cut Waste: Protect the planet by sharing resources already existing in your community. Built on Trust: Every user is verified, and every rental is backed by ratings and reviews. HOW IT WORKS Browse Local: Find items available right in your neighbourhood with clear pricing and lender ratings. Request Dates: Send a fast booking request. Your card is only charged once the lender accepts. The Handshake: Meet up in person, or choose local delivery where offered by the lender. Scan & Snap: Confirm the pickup and return by scanning a secure QR code and snapping a quick condition photo—keeping both sides 100% protected. Review: Leave a rating to build community trust and boost your reputation. SAFE, SECURE & PROTECTED Secure Payments: All transactions and automatic payouts are handled securely by Stripe. We never store your card details. Verified Handshakes: No "he said, she said" disputes. Handovers are locked in via secure QR codes and live condition photos. Item Protection: Rest easy with optional security deposits and clear community cover rules for items that come back damaged. GIVE BACK WITH CHARITY HUBS Prefer not to meet a stranger or coordinate schedules? Opt for a Verified Charity Hub at checkout to drop off and collect your items asynchronously on your own schedule. A flat £1.00 fee applies, and 80p of every single hub fee goes straight into the charity’s wallet to fund local community action. PERFECT FOR BORROWING: Tools & DIY: Drills, pressure washers, sanders, extension ladders. Camping & Outdoors: Tents, sleeping mats, roof boxes, rucksacks. Kitchen & Dining: Stand mixers, juicers, ice cream makers, dehydrators. Party & Events: Gazebos, projectors, speakers, trestle tables. Gardening, Sports, Electronics, and everything in between! Join your neighbourhood's lending community today. Borrow it. Don't buy it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Borrow It. at every 2 weeks against Search for eBay's every 2 months. Borrow It. also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Search for eBay ships an update every 2 months, Borrow It. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Search for eBay | Borrow It. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Twiddlebit Software Ltd | JOI + Laff Ltd |
In-app purchases
Search for eBay
No in-app purchases
Borrow It.
No in-app purchases
Questions
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