BagRescue vs TGTG Alerts: Which Too Good To Go Monitor Actually Works?

If you've been trying to grab surprise bags on Too Good To Go, you know the struggle. Popular stores sell out in seconds, and manually refreshing the app all day isn't realistic. That's where monitoring tools come in.

TGTG Alerts has been around for a while with over 86,000 users. But recent reviews paint a concerning picture. Let's break down how it compares to BagRescue.

The Quick Comparison

Feature	BagRescue	TGTG Alerts
Auto-purchase	Full auto (reserve + pay)	Auto-reserve only (unreliable)
24/7 monitoring	Yes	No (stops midnight-7am)
Scan frequency	As fast as every 5 seconds (smart timing)	"Low/Medium/High" (undefined)
Smart scheduling	Yes (learns store patterns)	No
Continuous monitoring	Yes	Yes
Customer support	Direct founder access	Frequently reported as unresponsive
Free trial	5 active stores, full auto-purchase	5 bags, 10 emails, low scan rate
Paid plans	From $4.99/mo	From $3.99/mo

Where TGTG Alerts Falls Short

The biggest issue with TGTG Alerts is reliability. Users consistently report:

Slow scanning. Popular bags sell out in seconds. If the scanner doesn't check at exactly the right moment, you miss out. Multiple reviews mention that manually setting an alarm and checking the app yourself works better than the paid service.

Dead hours. TGTG Alerts doesn't scan between midnight and 7am. If a store posts bags during those hours, you won't find out until morning, often long after they're gone.

Broken auto-booking. The auto-reserve feature is the main reason people pay, but it frequently fails for popular stores. As one reviewer put it: "The auto booking feature is only working for things that aren't sold out in less than 10 minutes."

No support. This is the most common complaint. Emails go unanswered for weeks, even for paying customers. The payment system, however, works perfectly.

What BagRescue Does Differently

Availability pattern learning. BagRescue learns when your favorite stores typically post bags and adjusts scanning accordingly. Instead of checking at fixed intervals, it ramps up monitoring right before a store's usual posting time.

True auto-purchase. Not just reservation. BagRescue can complete the entire purchase flow automatically, so the bag is yours, paid for, and waiting for pickup.

24/7 operation. No dead hours. Bags that drop at 6am on a Sunday? Covered.

Store scheduling. Only want bags on certain days? Set a schedule so you're not paying for bags you can't pick up.

Pricing Breakdown

TGTG Alerts charges $3.99/mo for their Premium plan (15 bags, medium scan rate, 2 auto-bookings per month) or $5.99/mo for Intensive (25 bags, unlimited).

BagRescue is $4.99/mo for Pro (unlimited stores, auto-purchase, unlimited rescues) with a 3-day free trial that lets you monitor up to 5 stores.

The key difference: BagRescue's auto-purchase actually completes the transaction. TGTG Alerts' auto-booking only reserves (when it works).

The Bottom Line

If you're frustrated with missing surprise bags, the tool you use matters. TGTG Alerts was an early mover but has struggled with reliability and support. BagRescue was built to solve those exact problems with smarter scanning, real auto-purchase, and 24/7 uptime.

Try BagRescue free and see the difference for yourself.