# Model Inventory

> Model railroad inventory management system for tracking collection items. (iPhone/iPad app by Woodland Scenics.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-inventory/id669218378 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Woodland Scenics](https://appshunter.io/developer/528641487)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-07-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-inventory/id669218378/reviews.md

## What is Model Inventory?

Easy-to-use inventory system for tracking your model railroad locomotives, rolling stock, structures, scenery and accessories. Create custom categories, log item purchase date and cost, store photos, and make notes. Perfect to take to train shows and swap meets.

## Key features

- Track locomotives, rolling stock, structures, scenery, accessories
- Create custom categories
- Log purchase date and cost
- Store photos
- Add notes
- Useful for train shows and swap meets

## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/model-inventory/id669218378/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Decent app

*2024-01-23, version 24.1.1*

I’ve used the app for about a year and it has worked fine. My problem with it is that I can’t print the inventory. Or save it to anything. Well I opened the app up on my iPad, and it’s all gone. Everything is gone. I have an empty app on my iPad, and when I try to start over, I can’t see the categories I input. I don’t know what happened, and I’ll miss it, but on the iPad, it’s dead.
Update.
I tried to show someone the app and everything was gone.
No, I haven’t entered anything in it for awhile, but I occasionally looked at it because it had original information.
It’s not only empty, I can’t enter new information.
Probably because I had to sign in to do anything.
So I am assuming that they have deleted my account.
No big deal, my inventory has grown far beyond the capability of this app,especially since you can’t do anything but look at it.
You can’t save a copy on your own system, you can’t print anything, and you are at the mercy of the internet.
No internet, no access to your own data.
If you have a small amount of inventory, and don’t mind access only when you have internet, this app will probably work for you.

### 5/5 — It does, what is needed - Es erfüllt alles, was es soll

*2023-04-10, version 24.1.1*

A neat little helper to get your collections organized. - Ein gutes Programm zum Verwalten einer Modellsammlung. PS. Anmerkung zu meinem Vorrezensenten: Wenn man kein Englisch spricht, ist es keine Art ein englischsprachiges Programm zu besprechen. Das hat Woodland Scenics nicht verdient, von einem fremdsprachlich untallentierten Kerl eine 1 Sternerezension zu erhalten.

### 4/5 — App is good but apparently has its limits

*2023-03-27, version 24.1.1*

My entire inventory seems to have disappeared as soon as I hit 1000 items. I’m hoping this will be corrected.

### 3/5 — Decent app

*2023-01-03, version 24.1.1*

I’ve used the app for about a year and it has worked fine.
My problem with it is that I can’t print the inventory. Or save it to anything.
Well I opened the app up on my iPad, and it’s all gone.
Everything is gone. I have an empty app on my iPad, and when I try to start over, I can’t see the categories I input.
I don’t know what happened, and I’ll miss it, but on the iPad, it’s dead.

### 1/5 — ?

*2021-11-29, version 24.1.1*

Not sure if there was an update or something, but I lost my complete inventory list.   Not worth my time to reenter everything.

### 4/5 — Works Just Fine For Me

*2021-02-14, version 24.1.1*

I don’t know if all the moaning about this app is device specific or people not using it correctly but it works perfectly fine for me. I can add categories and individual items within that category easily. The paste function is a tad clunky and I would like to see the photo of the locos from the main list but that is ok. 
It does what I expect and want from the app.

### 1/5 — Needs work

*2019-07-03, version 24.1.1*

Whilst an excellent idea, this app reeks of version number 1.  Or less.
Repeatedly entering the same data is a mindless time waster - at least in Excel I can copy and paste.  
Inability to even edit a category is frustrating.
Should be able to load multiple pictures for each loco or piece of rolling stock.
Also should be able to define the scale at the start of a collection - re-entering the same scale each time is tedious, for several thousand of items.
Support for Australian model manufactures (and other countries) could easily be preloaded.
Woodland Scenics is a respected brand in the model railway game - this app is not a representation of that earned respect.

### 2/5 — Great idea “but”

*2018-06-21, version 24.1.0*

Adding a photo crashes the app. Prices default to dollars and there’s no way of specifying other currencies. More fields are needed like DCC decoder, epoch, running number.

I’m not sure why it forces you to create an account with your email address either.

### 1/5 — Up date didn’t work

*2018-06-16, version 24.1.0*

Your latest update did not fix the camera, when you take a picture and select use it shut down

### 1/5 — Leider nicht mit deutscher Sprache

*2018-05-13, version 24.0.10*

Funktion können nicht geprüft werden.

## Frequently asked questions about Model Inventory

### What does the Model Inventory app do?

This app provides an easy-to-use system for tracking your model railroad collection. You can log details about locomotives, rolling stock, structures, scenery, and accessories. It helps you keep your entire collection organized in one place.

### What are the key features of Model Inventory?

Key features include the ability to create custom categories for your items, log purchase dates and costs, store photos of your models, and add personal notes. It's also designed to be useful when attending train shows or swap meets.

### Is Model Inventory free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is perfect for model railroad hobbyists who want to meticulously track and manage their collection. It's also beneficial for those who frequently attend train shows or swap meets and need a convenient way to access their inventory information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 24.1.1 — 2018-07-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed: Camera access bug that causes crash.

### 24.1.0 — 2018-06-14

Improved camera support, returned backup feature, accounts can now be deleted.

### 24.0.10 — 2018-04-28

24.0.10 - Minor bug fixes and improved device support

### 24.0.8 — 2018-04-26

Minor bug fixes.

### 24.0.7 — 2018-04-24

The Model Inventory app now has a new interface and live cloud syncing!

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