Comparison

Collector Systems vs MyStuff2 Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Collector Systems

Manage and access your collection securely from any web-enabled device. This cloud-based software is ideal for private clients, museums, and art professionals, offering an intuitive interface for on-the-go inventory, valuations, and shipment preparation.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based collections management
  • Secure access from any device
  • Intuitive interface
  • On-the-go inventory and valuation
  • Shipment preparation tools
  • Museum and art professional solutions
Features
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The Collector Systems mobile app extends the power of Collector Systems into the field, providing secure, cloud-based access to collections data wherever work happens. Designed for museums, archives, cultural institutions, private collectors, foundations, and corporations, the app streamlines everyday collections management tasks while maintaining the intuitive, user-friendly experience clients expect from Collector Systems. Built to support workflows beyond the desktop, the app allows users to search records, view object details and images, update locations, conduct inventories, scan barcodes and QR codes, and manage collection activities directly from a mobile device. The app also supports mobile condition reporting, allowing users to document object condition, capture notes, and upload images directly from the field for more efficient and accurate collection care. Whether working in galleries, storage areas, offsite locations, exhibitions, or during transit, users can stay connected to their collections in real time. The Collector Systems mobile app is designed with flexibility, security, and reliability at its core. It supports efficient collaboration and accurate data management while helping institutions maintain confidence in the integrity and accessibility of their collections information. Our commitment to support, ongoing innovation, and client-focused service ensures that users can work efficiently and confidently, wherever their collections take them.

About

MyStuff2 Pro

Easily catalog and organize all your possessions, from collections to household items. Features like barcode scanning, customizable categories, and data syncing help you manage your inventory, avoid duplicate purchases, and prepare for emergencies.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for easy data entry
  • Customizable categories and fields
  • Cross-device data syncing
  • Import/export data via CSV, Excel, PDF
  • Multiple database support
  • Search, filter, and sort capabilities
  • User-defined actions and bundles
Features
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It's now easier than ever to keep track of all your stuff. Organize your collections, music, movies, books, video games, electronics, wine lists, jewelry, appliances, office supplies, or anything else in your possession with this easy to use but powerful database and inventory application. MyStuff2 Pro allows you to get organized. Avoid buying something you already have. Make it easy to find your stuff. Be prepared in case of theft, fire, or flood. NOTE: The initial free version has a limit of 15 items but it includes all Pro features so you can try out all functionality. Once upgraded to unrestricted items, the Pro level features become optional in-app purchases. Data entry is made easy with barcode scanning and product search, autofill, quick copy, and bulk editing. User definable categories allow you to keep track of what you want and how you want it. MyStuff2 Pro comes with sample categories to get you started quickly but you can set it up any way you desire to fit your needs. Here is a small list of things you can keep track of: • Movies • Music • Books • Video Games • Coins • Stamps • Quilting/knitting/sewing materials • Wine Cellar • Garage Sales / Estate Sales • Art • Electronics • Appliances • Toys • Clothes • Jewelry • Furniture • Product Inventory • Anything you want to organize Maintain multiple, independent databases of information. Automatically sync your data between your iOS and macOS devices or share your data automatically with other MyStuff2 Pro users. Import existing data from other applications using CSV files, Excel (xlsx) and Open Document (ods) spreadsheet files. Transfer data into or out of MyStuff2 Pro using your own computer, email, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, ftp, other apps, or other iOS/macOS devices running MyStuff2 Pro. You can export your data as CSV files, PDF reports, or Excel (xlsx) and Open Document (ods) spreadsheet files. Email data to yourself or others. View data in other apps installed on your iOS device. Backup and restore features allow you make a copy of your data for safe keeping. User defined actions allow you to keep track of various item events. Examples include donating, lending, selling, using, or repairing. User defined bundles allow you to group related items into an easy to use collection. Quickly find your items using MyStuff2 Pro's powerful filtering, searching, and sorting capabilities. MyStuff2 Pro allows you to enter the following types of data: • Text (single-line) • Barcode • Calculated (formulas supporting 130+ functions) • Color • Contact (Address Book) • Count • Currency • Date • Decimal (e.g. 3.14) • Duration (hour, minute, second) • Email Address • Integer (e.g. 42) • Item Link (related items) • Location (GPS, address, map) • Note (multi-line) • Phone Number • Rating • Signature • Term (years, months, days) • Time • Toggle (Yes/No, On/Off, etc.) • Voice Memo • Web Address (URL) • Lookup List (user defined list of values) Store up to 40 images for each of your items. Add file attachments to your items. View and export the attachments. Setup alarms on any date value. Great for things like warranty or replacement reminders. Share your data with others. Email lists to co-workers or friends and family. Other users of MyStuff2 Pro can import your shared data directly simply by opening the email attachment. Customize item lists to display exactly the data you want to see. Apply colors to categories, actions, or individual items to make them stand out. See a summary of the item list you are viewing. Shows item count, totals, and averages of your data. Protect access to your data with a passcode. Keep others out of your data. You can also passcode protect individual categories. Please visit http://www.maddysoft.com/mystuff to see additional information, tutorials, FAQs, and contact information for MyStuff2 Pro. NOTE: If you have any issues please contact support. Supports backup files from Mindersoft's MYStuff Pro macOS app.

Screenshots

Collector Systems4 screens
MyStuff2 Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Collector Systems and MyStuff2 Pro both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of MyStuff2 Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of Collector Systems's. MyStuff2 Pro also leads on ratings volume (529 vs 6). Collector Systems's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MyStuff2 Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Collector Systems asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Collector Systems against 4.4 for MyStuff2 Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyStuff2 Pro has 529 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Collector Systems's written reviews are positive against 69% of MyStuff2 Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Collector Systems versus MyStuff2 Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollector SystemsMyStuff2 Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.4 (529 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews68.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6529 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size339 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCollector SystemsRichard Maddy

Customer experience

Collector Systems

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

MyStuff2 Pro

All ratings529 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative25.6%

Bugs and requests

Collector Systems

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MyStuff2 Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when adding items or photos
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Disappearing product images and data
  • Limitations on number of items in free version

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved barcode scanning and product data lookup
  • More intuitive user interface and onboarding
  • Ability to edit and customize existing databases
  • Enhanced sync and backup options (e.g., Dropbox)
  • Expanded default categories and templates

In-app purchases

None

Collector Systems

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

MyStuff2 Pro

One-time9
  • Donation Level 1$0.99
  • Custom Color Schemes$2.99
  • Remove Branding$3.99
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  • Import/Export Spreadsheets$3.99
  • Multiple Databases$3.99
  • Donation Level 5$4.99
  • Donation Level 10$9.99
  • Unrestricted Items$11.99
  • Pro Features$19.99

Questions

Is Collector Systems free?
Collector Systems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyStuff2 Pro free?
MyStuff2 Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Collector Systems or MyStuff2 Pro?
MyStuff2 Pro is rated higher. Collector Systems averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MyStuff2 Pro averages 4.4 from 529 ratings.
Do Collector Systems or MyStuff2 Pro have ads?
Neither Collector Systems nor MyStuff2 Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Collector Systems or MyStuff2 Pro?
Collector Systems ships an update fortnightly, and MyStuff2 Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Collector Systems was updated on September 9, 2026 and MyStuff2 Pro on September 24, 2026.

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