# Need a List

> Catalog and track personal collections with custom fields and advanced search. (iPhone/iPad app by Hessam Zahedi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-a-list/id6788158149 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hessam Zahedi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785146214)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-a-list/id6788158149/reviews.md

## What is Need a List?

Need a List is the simplest way to catalog everything you collect.

Whatever it is — coffee mugs, watches, action figures, vinyl records, sneakers, trading cards, wine — make a list for it. Add each item with photos, a description, its value, tags, and your own custom fields. Then find anything in seconds.

MAKE A LIST FOR ANYTHING
• A separate collection for each thing you collect, each with its own icon and color
• Add items with multiple photos from your camera or library
• Describe them with notes, quantity, value, and tags

YOUR OWN FIELDS
• Define custom fields per collection — Brand, Year, Condition, Artist, anything
• Every item in that collection can fill them in

FIND IT FAST
• Search across every collection by name, tag, description, or custom field
• No barcode? Search by photo — the app finds the closest-looking items you own, entirely on your device
• Ask Siri: "Do I own this?" — answered from your own catalog, hands-free
• Items are indexed in Spotlight, so you can search right from your Home Screen
• Sort by date, name, value, or favorites; filter by owned, wishlist, favorites, or for-trade

OWNED & WISHLIST
• Track what you already have and what you're still hunting for
• Mark duplicates "for trade" and share a HAVE/WANT list
• Star your favorites

KNOW WHAT IT'S WORTH
• Record what you paid and what it's worth now — every revaluation is kept as history
• See your gain per item and across your whole collection
• Attach receipts, certificates, and appraisals to items
• Export a photo-rich insurance report (PDF) of everything you own

CATALOG FASTER
• Shelf capture: photograph a whole shelf and each item becomes its own entry
• Scan a barcode to auto-fill details from items you've catalogued before
• Switching apps? Import your Discogs, Goodreads, CLZ, or iCollect export in one tap

ORGANIZE THE REAL WORLD
• Record where each item lives — shelf, box, room
• Print QR labels for your storage boxes; scanning a label shows exactly what's inside

SEE THE BIG PICTURE
• Totals and the combined value of each collection at a glance

EVERYWHERE YOU ARE
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets with your collection counts
• An Apple Watch app for a glance at your wrist
• Runs on iPhone, iPad (with a full sidebar layout), and Mac
• Keyboard shortcuts and drag-and-drop photo import on iPad and Mac

CELEBRATE IT
• Collection Wrapped: shareable year-in-review cards of your collecting year

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• Pay once, own it forever — no subscription, no accounts, no ads, no tracking
• Your collections stay on your device and sync only through your own private iCloud
• Optional Face ID lock for valuable collections
• Your data is always yours: CSV export, full backups, and a shareable web-page export of any collection

Start your first list today.

## Key features

- Catalog any collection
- Add items with photos and descriptions
- Define custom fields per collection
- Search by name, tag, description, or photo
- Track item value and revaluation history
- Generate insurance reports
- Shelf capture and barcode scanning


## Frequently asked questions about Need a List

### What is Need a List used for?

Need a List is used to catalog and organize personal collections, such as coffee mugs, watches, action figures, vinyl records, sneakers, and trading cards. It allows users to add items with photos, descriptions, value, tags, and custom fields.

### How much does Need a List cost?

Need a List is a paid application priced at $9.99. The purchase is a one-time payment, granting perpetual ownership without subscriptions or ads.

### Does Need a List have ads?

No, Need a List is ad-free. The developer explicitly states that the app contains no advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices does Need a List support?

Need a List is available on Mac, Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. It offers a full sidebar layout on iPad and Mac, with keyboard shortcuts and drag-and-drop support for photos.

### How does Need a List handle data privacy and security?

Need a List is private by design, with collections staying on your device and syncing only through your private iCloud. It offers an optional Face ID lock for valuable collections and allows for CSV and web-page exports of your data.

### Can I import data from other collection apps into Need a List?

Yes, Need a List supports importing data from Discogs, Goodreads, CLZ, or iCollect exports in one tap. This makes it easy to switch to Need a List from other cataloging services.

### Does Need a List offer a free trial?

The provided data indicates Need a List is a paid app at $9.99 with no mention of a free trial. Users can review its features and description to determine if it meets their needs before purchasing.

### How often is Need a List updated?

Need a List was last updated on July 9, 2026, with version 1.0. This indicates it is a newly released application, and future updates will likely follow based on user feedback and development plans.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-07-09

No release notes.

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