Comparison

Collector Systems vs galleryManager by exhibit

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

galleryManager by exhibit

Present and email artwork selections from your account on the go. This tool syncs automatically with your account, works offline, and supports multiple devices. It's designed for seamless on-the-go art management.

Highlights
  • Present artwork selections
  • Email artwork groups
  • Automatic syncing
  • Offline functionality
  • Multi-device support
Features
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The galleryManager app is available to all active galleryManager subscribers. This is an ideal tool for presenting and emailing select groups of artwork and information while on the go. It syncs automatically with your galleryManager account—no exporting or uploading files or jpegs—and it works offline. The app is free for all subscribers and can be used on as many devices as you'd like.

Screenshots

Collector Systems4 screens
galleryManager by exhibit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Collector Systems at 4.3 against galleryManager by exhibit's 3.2. Collector Systems also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). galleryManager by exhibit's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Collector Systems holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 12 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Collector Systems ships an update fortnightly, galleryManager by exhibit every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Collector Systems versus galleryManager by exhibit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollector SystemsgalleryManager by exhibit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better3.2 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings612 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size339 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCollector SystemsArtlogic Media Ltd

Customer experience

Collector Systems

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

galleryManager by exhibit

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

None

Collector Systems

No in-app purchases

None

galleryManager by exhibit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Collector Systems free?
Collector Systems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is galleryManager by exhibit free?
galleryManager by exhibit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Collector Systems or galleryManager by exhibit?
Collector Systems is rated higher. Collector Systems averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while galleryManager by exhibit averages 3.2 from 12 ratings.
Do Collector Systems or galleryManager by exhibit have ads?
Neither Collector Systems nor galleryManager by exhibit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Collector Systems or galleryManager by exhibit?
Collector Systems ships an update fortnightly, and galleryManager by exhibit every 3 months. Most recently, Collector Systems was updated on September 9, 2026 and galleryManager by exhibit on September 11, 2026.

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