# My Containers

> Hierarchical database for organizing and locating physical items within nested containers. (iPhone/iPad app by Robert Hartman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-containers/id475931088 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robert Hartman](https://appshunter.io/developer/475931491)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-03-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-containers/id475931088/reviews.md

## What is My Containers?

Have you ever said to yourself "I know I have one of those, but I can't remember where I put it" or "I've seen it recently in a box in the garage, but I can't remember which one."  If so, "My Containers" can help you.  You may have noticed that most items that you use every day can be thought of as a container.  For example, your house is a container of rooms. The rooms are containers of furniture, shelves, bookcases, cabinets, boxes, file folders, etc. My Containers allows you to easily capture the relationships between those containers in a way that makes it easy to keep track of things you may not use very often and also find them when you need them.

My Containers is a powerful hierarchical database for iOS devices with a simple drill-down user interface.  It is very easy to create containers and then add items to any container.  It is also easy to search and find your items again.  Once an item is located, you can tap a single button to quickly show the entire nesting hierarchy of containers to help pinpoint the exact physical location of the located item.  In addition, it is very easy to bookmark frequently referenced items or containers and then recall them with a single button tap.  My Containers is easy to keep up to date because it is very easy to move or copy items from one container to another or even rearrange items within a container. 

In addition, each item that you are tracking can be associated with one or more categories and one or more attributes or groups of attributes.  The names of the categories and attributes are completely flexible and can be easily customized to fit almost any specific need.  Currently, the value of an attribute can be a text string, a numeric value (with our without a numeric units description), a date, an image, or one of a set of related types (e.g. a specific color from a user defined set of colors).

If desired, the complete container/item hierarchy can be imported from or exported to an XML file for backup purposes or exchanging with other iOS devices through eMail or iTunes Application File Sharing.

## Key features

- Hierarchical container organization
- Item and container search
- Customizable categories and attributes
- Attribute types: text, number, date, image
- Bookmark frequently accessed items
- Export/import via XML
- Move/copy items between containers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-containers/id475931088/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best App for organizing your Stuff

*2013-01-12*

This App is pretty amazing. It allows me to log and locate and move things to new locations easily. I admit there are a few elements missing still that keep it from being a perfect solution. Hopefully as the app evolves these elements will be addressed. BTW tech support has been great. Update. I have yet to find a better app for my storage and cataloging needs. The tracking possibility s are endless. I never lose track of my stuff anymore.

### 4/5 — Great potential - multi-line text please

*2012-03-28*

This application is very powerful and has tremendous potential and I haven't found anything like it in the app store even though it seems like there should be more apps like this. There are database apps but not hierarchical as well developed as this one. 

Request for the developer: before I can begin to use this app, I need a multi-line text attribute type and ideally a rich text multi-line text field. 
Thanks for the powerful potential in this app. Please continue working on it.

## Frequently asked questions about My Containers

### How does My Containers help me find lost items?

My Containers allows you to create a hierarchical system of containers, much like a digital filing cabinet. You can then place your items within these containers and easily drill down through the hierarchy to find the exact physical location of any item.

### Can I customize how I track my items in My Containers?

Yes, My Containers offers extensive customization. You can create your own categories and attributes for each item, with attribute values supporting text, numbers, dates, images, and more, allowing you to tailor the tracking to your specific needs.

### Is My Containers available on multiple devices?

My Containers is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. You can export your container hierarchy to an XML file for backup or to exchange with other iOS devices via email or iTunes File Sharing.

### How often is My Containers updated?

The latest version of My Containers is 4.1.3, last updated on February 28, 2023. This indicates a history of updates, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What are the pricing details for My Containers?

My Containers is available for free. While the app itself is free to download and use, it does offer in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content.

### Does My Containers have ads?

No, My Containers does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the age rating for My Containers?

My Containers has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children aged 4 and above, with no mature content or complex themes that would be inappropriate for younger users.

### Can I back up my data in My Containers?

Yes, you can back up your complete container and item hierarchy. The app allows you to export this data to an XML file, which can be used for backup purposes or for transferring your organized data to other iOS devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.3 — 2023-02-28

Fixed an issue where the camera scanning a QR code could not properly focus at close distances when using a triple camera iPhone.

### 4.1.2 — 2022-07-25

- Eliminated a crash that can occur during the process of creating a thumbnail image while updating an Image attribute.  Instead of crashing, the thumbnail is replaced by a triangle with an exclamation point.
- Fixed an issue where after scanning a QR code, the contents shown for the scanned Item was incorrect.

### 4.1.1 — 2022-07-17

Fixed an issue where some database backups that made to iCloud drive were not shown in the list of available database backups.

### 4.1 — 2022-07-16

Fixes for intermittant crashes.
Support for iOS 15 changes.

### 4.0.5 — 2021-05-13

- Fix for an iOS 14.5 change that prevented creation of new Items or Containers.

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