# CatalogIt: Manage Collections — Museums & Private Collectors

> Software platform for cataloging, managing, and sharing object and collection histories. (iPhone/iPad app by It Unlimited, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalogit-manage-collections/id1332161425 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [It Unlimited, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332161424)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalogit-manage-collections/id1332161425/reviews.md

## What is CatalogIt?

Imagine Loving Your Collections More!

CatalogIt is a powerful, collaborative, and intuitive software platform for all types of collectors and collections. CatalogIt empowers collectors and organizations to bring to life the story of things through the histories, creative processes, relationships, and destinies of objects and collections.  Powerful enough for museum professionals, complete with numerous authoritative classifications to delight private collectors, and thoughtfully designed to be user-friendly and approachable for volunteers, docents, or family.

BENEFITS:
• Increase the intrinsic value of your objects
• Capture their meaning, context, and connections
• Preserve and share the stories of things for generations 

WHY CATALOGIT?
• Easy & intuitive
• Visual and photo-centric
• Museum-level functionality
• Secure and private
• Multi-user for team/family use
• Any device (mobile & desktop)
• No hidden charges or ads

ACCOUNT TYPES: 
• Private and Family Collectors
• Museums & Historical Societies
• Corporate Collections/Archives
• Conservation Professionals

COMPELLING FEATURES:

PROFESSIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
• Precise, authoritative classification prompts 
• Complete plain English fields for quick, thorough data entry
• Profiles (e.g. people, places, etc.) track commonalities & link objects
• Easily create and enforce controlled vocabularies

ACCESSIBLE & USER-FRIENDLY
• Visual catalog is easier to manage than alpha-numeric lists
• Available on any device; mobile and desktop
• Cloud back-up and syncing helps prevent catastrophic data loss
• Multiple users & permission levels to control information access
• Users can work independently and teams can collaborate in real-time

UNLIMITED PHOTOS
• Unlimited photo uploads enable detailed visual documentation
• Original photos stored and never altered or compressed
• The high-quality camera in your phone or tablet makes it easy to add images 

PRINTING & REPORTING
• Print custom and pre-formatted reports (insurance, valuation, condition, etc)
• Quickly create labels and QR codes 
• Import/Export Excel and CSV files to share and analyze collection data
 
Protect your institution’s collections, your family’s heirlooms, and your treasured personal possessions.   Document, preserve and tell the stories of your things!

ACCOLADES: 
CatalogIt users include museum professionals, volunteers and docents, private collectors, other collecting institutions, corporate and organizational collections, exhibiting not-for-profits, and professional conservators.  Here are some CatalogIt subscriber comments:

“I love the fact that I always have my complete collection with me at all times through my iPhone- I can log in any time to view or edit, or to show items to my fellow collectors.” 
- Private collector

“I LOVE YOUR PRODUCT. My grandfather was an artist. CatalogIt is the perfect system to track pieces scattered throughout the family”  
- Private collector

“We have been using CatalogIt for over a year and love it… much easier to use than our previous program, [competitor name withheld], and gives us more flexibility. Check it out. You will love it and be thankful you did.” 
- Museum Registrar

“The fact you can use a smartphone to create a record is great” 
- Volunteer museum registrar

“CatalogIt has made a world of difference in documenting the conservation process for our clients and providing accessible records to our staff. I highly recommend it!” 
- Professional art conservator

## Key features

- Professional classification system
- Intuitive visual cataloging
- Unlimited photo uploads
- Customizable printing and reporting
- Multi-user collaboration
- Cross-device accessibility

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Small Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Personal Small Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Personal Medium Annual | $219.99 | per year |
| Personal Medium Monthly | $21.99 | per month |
| Personal Large Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Personal Large Annual | $299.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalogit-manage-collections/id1332161425/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Decent app, disappointing customer service

*2026-08-03*

This is a solid catalog app; it’s fairly intuitive, and easier to use than some of the competitors.  However, the customer service is woefully disappointing.   If you’re planning on switching to CatalogIt from an existing system, you’ll want to reconsider.  I registered with the service and needed assistance migrating my existing data.  I was told that it would take a month or so, but knowing how service queues can work, I figured that would be ok.  But six weeks later, I can’t get any one at CatalogIt to respond to my requests for timing updates.  I’m very disappointed, and can’t recommend switching to this service from one of their competitors.

### 1/5 — HELPPPP!

*2026-02-27*

I bought the $149 sub... now there is no button to add any entries!!! I would like a refund or be able to add entries...

Was REALLY liking this app but not if I'm paying to not add anything...

### 3/5 — Expensive

*2025-05-22*

Deceptive pricing. This is shown as a free app, but after several days of use (or 50 items), I got an email stating if I don’t pay a subscription my data will be locked!

The subscription is $15 a months or $150 a year!

Max items to list is limited to 2500 item (with paid subscription). That seems very limiting just for my home collection.

You are also limited to 50GB.

You can export to Excel, so that’s positive.

Thumbs down for not being open and honest about pricing.

### 1/5 — Sneaky charge, waste of time

*2024-09-01*

Makes no mention of a limit when I'm spending hours uploading, but weeks later emails me that I've uploaded over the limit, and now I have to pay a subscription fee that starts at $15

### 1/5 — Won’t work

*2023-05-14*

I experienced some sort of error when entering the verification code, but received an email saying my account had been set up.  Now whenever I try logging in I just get a spinning wheel.  I tried deleting the app and reinstalling it, but no luck. Not a good first impression.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2023-01-27*

I think that this App is wonderful. I have been waiting for something exactly like this for a long time. It is easy to use, and it is formatted in a way that you can organize collections in no time with just the basic categorization or get as detailed  as you want. You get to enter I think 50 items in your collection for free and then you need a subscription.

### 4/5 — Better Than Past Perfect

*2022-06-08*

I’m the collections manager at a fine arts museum. I have moved from Past Perfect to CatalogIt for a couple of reasons. First, it is really convenient having our entire collection in my back pocket. Many times I have pulled up photos of a painting or sculpture during an off-site meeting. Second, I like the interface on my laptop. It’s intuitive and not nearly as clunky as other, similar apps. My only complaint is that CatalogIt on my phone freezes up occasionally and I have to delete the app and reinstall it.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-09-21*

Looking at recent reviews I was disappointed but decided to give the app a try.  I’ve been using it for a few hours now cataloging my coins.  Now I used an app called snupps but they went under and no longer have servers open so I’d need to find a app replacement fast that is similar to theirs. This is the app you can have multiple pictures and I love how you can add captions to the pics and descriptions separate.  

One thing I’d say is when cropping a picture in general sometimes it glitches the box u crop with and it goes away then u have to double tap to get it back.  No biggie little problem I noticed.

Next when cropping a picture for an extra photo u could say to have that’s not he cover photo I wish the final crop would keep the actual size instead of zooming in on it makes u have to guess and check the crop u r doing till u get it right. 

Other then great app I’m gonna be using it a lot I love it 5 stars

### 5/5 — I

*2021-07-20, version 1.18.1*

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### 5/5 — Exactly was I was looking for!

*2021-03-27*

I have been using Catalogit for 2 years and have loved every entry! Easy to use with everything I need to catalog all of my collections. I highly recommend this app.
Sam R

## Frequently asked questions about CatalogIt

### What does CatalogIt do?

CatalogIt is a software platform designed to help individuals and organizations catalog, manage, and share the histories and details of their collections. It allows users to document objects, their context, relationships, and stories in a visually driven and intuitive way.

### What are the key features of CatalogIt?

Key features include a professional classification system with precise prompts, an easy-to-use visual cataloging interface, unlimited photo uploads for detailed documentation, customizable printing and reporting for insurance or valuation, and multi-user capabilities for collaboration across devices.

### How much does CatalogIt cost?

The application is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available for advanced features or expanded functionality. There are no hidden charges or advertisements within the platform.

### What devices is CatalogIt compatible with?

CatalogIt is designed to be accessible on any device, including both mobile phones and desktop computers. This allows users to manage their collections from anywhere, whether they are on the go or at their desk.

### Who would benefit from using CatalogIt?

CatalogIt is beneficial for a wide range of users, including private collectors, families managing heirlooms, museums, historical societies, corporate archives, and conservation professionals. It helps preserve and share the stories of objects for generations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.42.0 — 2026-07-24

Keep your app up to date for the best CatalogIt experience on iPhone and iPad. This update adds account usage viewing, optional AI-generated descriptions and tags for images, image-based search, and several form enhancements, plus improved security and performance.

### 1.41.0 — 2026-04-05

Keep your app up to date for the best CatalogIt experience on iPhone and iPad.  In this update, we’ve added support for embedded media, allowing you to attach condition photos, PDF receipts, and more directly to your data. We’ve also introduced entry-to-entry relationships for richer record linking, added forms management, updated the web publishing interface, upgraded core components, and improved performance to enhance your overall experience.

### 1.40.0 — 2026-03-21

Keep your app up to date for the best CatalogIt experience on iPhone and iPad.  In this update, we’ve added support for embedded media, allowing you to attach condition photos, PDF receipts, and more directly to your data. We’ve also introduced entry-to-entry relationships for richer record linking, added forms management, upgraded core components, and improved performance to enhance your overall experience.

### 1.39.0 — 2026-03-16

Keep your app updated to have the best CatalogIt experience on your iPhone and iPad. In this update, we've added support for enabling new features and functionality, upgraded core components, and made performance enhancements to improve your experience.

### 1.38.0 — 2025-10-17

Keep your app updated to have the best CatalogIt experience on your iPhone and iPad. In this update, we've added initial support for automatically generating legal documents for various Profiles, added and updated properties in the Exhibition, Loan-In, and Loan-Out profiles, added support for Troy Ounces, optimized image handling, and made performance enhancements to improve your experience.

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