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Foreplay Review: the swipe file that spy tools forgot to ship
By Evan Hussain · Updated 29 Aug 2026 · Affiliate disclosure
Buy this after you have a spy, not instead of one.
4.3
Solid
Editor score / 5
- Database3.5
- Filters4.0
- Ease of use4.7
- Value4.2
- Support4.4
Verdict
Mandatory for creative teams at ecom brands. Optional for solo affiliates.
Best for
Creative teams who already found the ads and need a system
Skip if
People who need to discover ads from a 100M index
Spy tools are warehouses. Foreplay is the workshop. Mixing those jobs in one subscription is how you get a warehouse with no workbenches.
Stack it
Minea or PiPiADS to find. Foreplay to brief. That is the 2026 creative stack we see working.
Features we tested
- Chrome extension to save ads from libraries
- Shared boards and briefs
- Search your team’s swipe file
- Multi-platform saves
Database: Community + your own saves (not a full spy index)
Pros
- The missing layer after you spy: organization
- Designers will use it, which is rare for spy tools
- Extension fits a daily creative workflow
Cons
- Will not replace PiPiADS or AdPlexity
- Database is not the product
Plans we tested
Full coupon math lives on the Foreplay deal page. List prices below, then the code.
Free
Personal saves
Free/mo
Included
Pro
Best valueTeam boards
$49/mo
List $49/mo with AFF20
Annual $39/mo · save $10/mo
Paste AFF20 at checkout. Annual is the intended plan Free workspace limits.
Alternatives
Questions
By Evan Hussain · AdSpy.Social may earn a commission. Ratings are editorial, not paid placement.