# Collection Buddy — Your Private Media Library

> Your Private Media Library (iPhone/iPad app by Jan Erik Thelen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collection-buddy/id6809526572 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jan Erik Thelen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885020900)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-11-09

## What is Collection Buddy?

IMPORTANT: Collection Buddy Scanner App is not a standalone app. It works exclusively as a companion for Collection Buddy on Mac. Collection Buddy for macOS is required.

Collection Buddy Scanner App lets you capture physical movies and games by scanning their EAN or UPC barcodes. Scanned codes are sent directly to Collection Buddy on your Mac, where the matching title is identified and added to your movie or game library.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Open the barcode import in Collection Buddy on your Mac.
2. Use your iPhone or iPad to scan the QR code displayed on the Mac.
3. Choose whether you want to scan a movie or a game.
4. Scan the barcode on the physical package.
5. Collection Buddy receives the code and adds the identified title on your Mac.

DIRECT AND PRIVATE

Barcode data is transferred directly between your iPhone or iPad and your Mac over the local network. No cloud service is used for barcode transfers.

• Scan movie and game barcodes
• Simple pairing using a QR code
• Direct transfer to your Mac
• Saved pairing for future scans
• History of recently scanned barcodes
• Optional sound after successful recognition
• Support for English, German, French, and Spanish

REQUIREMENTS

• Collection Buddy for macOS
• A supported iPhone or iPad with a camera
• Both devices must be reachable for direct transfer

The app does not manage a separate movie or game library on your iPhone or iPad. Title lookup, metadata matching, and library management take place in Collection Buddy on your Mac.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $12.99 | one-time |


## Is Collection Buddy safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Collection Buddy.

## Is Collection Buddy legit?

Collection Buddy appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Collection Buddy is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-10-23

Refreshed interface with a new welcome screen, clearer pairing instructions, improved scanner views, and redesigned settings. The app icon now matches the current Collection Buddy design.

Functionality remains unchanged.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-17

No release notes.

## More apps by Jan Erik Thelen

- [ZeitPilot – Zeiterfassung](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeitpilot-zeiterfassung/id6760566388)
- [Fly_Buddy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-buddy/id6769488316)
- [Scan_Buddy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-buddy/id6782457064)
- [SeniorBuddy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seniorbuddy/id6790517812)
- [Mileage Log Buddy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mileage-log-buddy/id6793839551)

All apps by Jan Erik Thelen: https://appshunter.io/developer/1885020900

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