BeforeUBuy: Check Before Buy
Phillip van der Walt Shopping In-app purchases
Scan used cars, phones & appliances for known issues before you buy
- Downloads
- 22+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 12
- 2026 · v1.0.5
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About BeforeUBuy: Check Before Buy
Buying something used? beforeUBuy tells you what to check before you commit.
Point your camera at a used car, phone, laptop, or appliance, and beforeUBuy identifies the exact make and model, then instantly shows you the issues other buyers have run into with that same product.
HOW IT WORKS
Take a photo of the product you're considering. beforeUBuy identifies it and checks our growing database of known issues. You get a clear checklist of what to inspect before you hand over your money.
WHY IT MATTERS
A few minutes of checking can save you thousands of rand. Whether it's a common engine fault, a battery issue, or a recalled part, beforeUBuy puts the knowledge other buyers have already learned right in your pocket, before you need it.
WORKS ACROSS CATEGORIES
Cars and vehicles. Smartphones and tablets. Laptops and computers. Home appliances.
FREE TO START
Get 3 free scans every month. Upgrade to beforeUBuy Pro for unlimited scans whenever you're in serious shopping mode.
beforeUBuy doesn't replace a proper professional inspection for big purchases, but it gives you a real head start on knowing what to ask, what to check, and what to walk away from before buying a used car, phone, laptop, or appliance.
Know before you buy
Point your camera at a used car, phone, laptop, or appliance, and beforeUBuy identifies the exact make and model, then instantly shows you the issues other buyers have run into with that same product.
HOW IT WORKS
Take a photo of the product you're considering. beforeUBuy identifies it and checks our growing database of known issues. You get a clear checklist of what to inspect before you hand over your money.
WHY IT MATTERS
A few minutes of checking can save you thousands of rand. Whether it's a common engine fault, a battery issue, or a recalled part, beforeUBuy puts the knowledge other buyers have already learned right in your pocket, before you need it.
WORKS ACROSS CATEGORIES
Cars and vehicles. Smartphones and tablets. Laptops and computers. Home appliances.
FREE TO START
Get 3 free scans every month. Upgrade to beforeUBuy Pro for unlimited scans whenever you're in serious shopping mode.
beforeUBuy doesn't replace a proper professional inspection for big purchases, but it gives you a real head start on knowing what to ask, what to check, and what to walk away from before buying a used car, phone, laptop, or appliance.
Know before you buy
User reviews
user friendly and provide informative information
Very accurate information and informative
What an easy app to use. Tested it on a wireless mouse and it listed most of the issues I have been experiencing recently. Thought is was just me overworking it. Time for a new mouse.
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| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeforeUBuy: Check Before Buy | – | Free | 10+ | Sep 12, 2026 | |
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| Wanderz - Travel Guides | – | Free | 1,000+ | Aug 28, 2026 | Compare |
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