SpyWinAds vs other ad spy tools

Updated 10/24/2026

SpyWinAds does one thing: it finds Facebook video ads that many stores are running at the same time in the US, and shows when each ad started running and when the video file first appeared on Facebook. The pages below compare each tool, including where SpyWinAds still falls short.

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SpyWinAds vs Minea
Minea has a large database, a Chrome extension, and store analysis by revenue. SpyWinAds is narrower: only Meta ads running in the US. But it shows the date an ad started running, the date the video file first reached Facebook, and how many stores are running the same video.
SpyWinAds vs PiPiADS
PiPiADS is strong on TikTok and has many AI tools, from $49 per month. SpyWinAds covers only Meta ads in the US. In return, it shows the date an ad started running, the date the video file first reached Facebook, and how many stores run the same video.
SpyWinAds vs BigSpy
BigSpy has the widest coverage: 11 ad networks, more than 80 countries, and a free plan. SpyWinAds is much narrower, but it counts how many stores run the same video and keeps a daily history for each video.
SpyWinAds vs Foreplay
Foreplay is built for ad teams and agencies: save ads, write briefs, with API and MCP on plans from $175. SpyWinAds is built for dropshippers: find videos many stores are running and send products to Shopify.
SpyWinAds vs AdSpy
AdSpy has a large Facebook and Instagram database, covers 225 countries, and offers one plan at $149 per month. SpyWinAds covers only Meta ads in the US, but counts how many stores run the same video and keeps a daily history.

What SpyWinAds can't do yet

Meta ads only. No TikTok, Google, or Pinterest yet.
US ads only. You can't choose other countries yet.
You need the Windows or macOS app to scan keywords. On the web: view results and use 4 free lookup tools.
No Chrome extension or data export yet. The API looks up one video, store or Page at a time; it does not search the whole library. Only the videos you marked can be exported to CSV.
No spend, likes, or reach data. Rankings are based on the number of live ads and the number of stores running them.

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