Marketplace alert guide
Free alternatives to Swoopa
A free plan and a free trial are different. DealScout advertises a limited free plan; JDMarket offers a paid subscription with a Basic trial.
A genuinely free plan to consider
DealScout’s US App Store description advertises one free search term with hourly updates and no payment required. That can suit casual shopping if you can accept slower checks. Its description says paid alerts are within five minutes and new searches may take up to two hours to set up; these are vendor claims.
What JDMarket’s trial includes
The web Basic trial lasts three days and requires a card. It converts to $30/month unless cancelled before it ends. Basic has 10 watches: two scheduled every five minutes and eight every ten. Pro and Premium do not have a free trial.
Compare a trial without a surprise charge
Before starting, note the renewal date, currency, number of searches and where you must cancel. Purchases through Apple or Google are managed in the relevant store. Keep a copy of the checkout terms.
When free is enough
If you are buying an item once and can wait for updates, try a free plan or the marketplace’s own saved searches first. A paid tool should earn its cost through useful matches or time saved, not a promise that every alert will arrive first.
Sources & verification
- DealScout — App Store — Developer description of the limited free plan, advertised alert intervals and setup time. No customer-rating comparison is claimed. (Verified 2026-09-09)
Questions
Is JDMarket free?
No. Web Basic has a three-day trial with a card on file, then costs $30/month unless cancelled. Pro is $45/month and Premium $80/month.
Can I get marketplace alerts without paying?
DealScout advertises a one-search hourly free plan in its App Store description. Marketplace-native saved searches may also be enough for casual use. Check the current limits and availability.