# Readerware (Video)

> Mobile companion for desktop video collection cataloging and management. (iPhone/iPad app by Martin Warnett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readerware-video/id618491162 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Martin Warnett](https://appshunter.io/developer/618473986)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readerware-video/id618491162/reviews.md

## What is Readerware (Video)?

Readerware 3 (Video) is not a standalone app, it works with Readerware on your desktop, (Windows, Mac OS X & Linux).

The easiest, fastest way to catalog your video collection, nothing else comes close. Have a large collection? Readerware auto-catalog lets you feed in a list of UPCs or barcode scans. Readerware then does the rest, building your database for you.

The iOS version lets you easily sync your database to your device and take it with you when you visit your favorite brick and mortar stores. You know what you have and what you are looking for.

Use the camera on your device as a barcode scanner with Readerware auto-catalog on your desktop.

Readerware on your desktop is a complete solution for cataloging and managing your video collection. Readerware is used by collectors, sellers, many small libraries, schools, churches etc. Features include:

Auto-Catalog, enter the UPC or scan the barcode, the video is cataloged.

Support for all formats, Blu-ray, DVD, LaserDisc, VHS etc.

Integrated loan tracker, check items in and out, query/print items on loan and over due.

Multiple views, choose from table, tree and thumbnail views.

Simple searching, want list, printing, global search and replace, import/export and more.

Standalone or client/server versions available.

Support for multiple platforms, Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.

Learn more about the complete Readerware system for cataloging your books, music and videos by visiting our web site.

## Key features

- Auto-cataloging via UPC/barcode
- Syncs with desktop software
- Loan tracking
- Support for all video formats
- Multiple database views
- Search and export functionality

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readerware-video/id618491162/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Software Engineer struggling to get simple DB sync to work

*2019-05-17*

Installed client/server on a macOS machine, installed mobile app on iPhone 7.  Created a DB on the server, ran Server config, enabled mobile sync.  Tried scanning 3 barcodes on the iPhone, and was unable to sync them to the server.  Connections were being made, but incomplete error messages were being returned (i.e. “Auto-Catalog is not”). Scoured through website knowledge base and help documents, and nobody mentions this “error” or how to fix it.  I thought this app had potential, but it’s poor user interface make it difficult to love.

### 1/5 — DVD Cataloguer (Readerware 3)

*2018-08-23*

I downloaded the program and struggled to get it working it would scan easy enough and read the bar codes a dream on my iPad I have a few DVDs and want to catalogue them so I can find dvds a lot quicker and stop duplicating my collection.

Long and short of it I couldn’t get the program to run it seems to access the net to find the information from a bar code I had trouble setting up the data base and it kept asking for an address or name of the computer made no sense to me.  Given up and removed it.  Sorry but needs more work to make it more user friendly.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2017-06-27*

I make use of this and Readerware Books and they are both an excellent way to catalog your videos / books. Never had an issue with this software. Easy to use and having mobile view makes it easy to check whether you own a certain movie.

## Frequently asked questions about Readerware (Video)

### Does Readerware (Video) have ads?

No, Readerware (Video) is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What platforms does Readerware (Video) support?

Readerware (Video) is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The desktop companion software supports Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

### How does Readerware (Video) catalog items?

Readerware (Video) utilizes auto-cataloging where you can enter a UPC or scan a barcode. The desktop software then builds your database automatically.

### Can Readerware (Video) track loaned items?

Yes, Readerware (Video) includes an integrated loan tracker. You can check items in and out, and query or print lists of items on loan and overdue.

### What video formats does Readerware (Video) support?

Readerware (Video) supports all video formats, including Blu-ray, DVD, LaserDisc, and VHS.

### How often is Readerware (Video) updated?

The latest version of Readerware (Video) is 4.12, last updated on September 11, 2019. Information on update frequency beyond this is not provided.

### What is the user rating for Readerware (Video)?

Readerware (Video) has a rating of 4.0 stars from 4 ratings, indicating generally positive user feedback.

### Is Readerware (Video) a standalone app?

No, Readerware (Video) is not a standalone app. It works in conjunction with Readerware software installed on your desktop (Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux).

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.12 — 2019-09-11

Search improvements, you can now search on multiple fields and perform negative searches. You can recall previous searches.

### 4.00 — 2018-10-04

Updated icons and graphics to handle newer high resolution screens.

Compatible wit both Readerware 4 and Readerware 3.

### 3.55 — 2017-05-30

Readerware Mobile now transfers the Disc when you sync the tracks, fixed some icon size issues, fixed an exception when an invalid port number was specified, now play a beep when an invalid ISBN/UPC entered.

### 3.54 — 2017-02-28

3.54 includes new support for transferring a Readerware Mobile database back to your computer. General maintenance.

### 3.50 — 2016-02-05

Fixed a crash that some users experienced when searching the database.

Added back support for iOS 5

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