Comparison

DVD Profiler vs Houston Insider

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

Head to head
About

DVD Profiler

Manage your DVD and Blu-ray collection on the go. Catalog your discs, track loans and viewings, and access detailed movie information. Sync with a desktop version or use it standalone.

Highlights
  • Catalog DVDs and Blu-rays
  • Track loans and viewings
  • Barcode scanning for adding discs
  • Browse collection by genre, year, etc.
  • View detailed movie data and cast/crew
  • Sync with desktop version
  • Free online storage
Features
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Whether you're a current user of DVD Profiler for Windows or not, DVD Profiler for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad will help you take control of your DVD and Blu-ray addictions! "Blows every other film catalog app out of the water. Nearly perfect from the start." Mark Cruickshank "Absolutely Awesome!! A got to have.... This app for me was worth the wait." nonenow "It rocks! Can you imagine something this nice in a 1.0 release? We've waited a long time for it and from my reviewing, looks and feels outstanding! I hope it gets a spotlight by Apple soon!" Geezer63 "All I can say is that it far exceeded my expectations and in my opinion is the ONLY way to manage your disc collection no matter how large or small. If you want the best cataloging program look no further than this one." Tom "Buy this now! Amazing! Blows all the competition away. This is a must have app if you collect movies. Really shows off what the iPhone can do." Cary_B _______________________________________ This universal app is a one-time purchase and will run on your iPhone (including Retina display support), iPod Touch and iPad (with a native iPad interface) - any or all. DVD Profiler's unique combination of integrated application and custom online data access sets it apart from competing alternatives. With an enormous community of dedicated users worldwide, DVD Profiler's database is refined daily to provide detailed data for all your favorite (and not so favorite) movies. Our huge library of informational profiles for DVDs and Blu-rays (over 500,000 and counting) ensures you'll always have the scoop on new releases and the details of your collection on the go. If you have DVD Profiler for Windows, you can sync your collection to your iOS device over a local Wi-fi connection. DVD Profiler for iOS now includes free online storage of your collection via our DVD Profiler Online feature - share your collection between iOS devices, or with a PC. New to DVD Profiler? No problem! Although the mobile and desktop apps work well together, the desktop app is not required. You can get started tracking your collection right on your iOS device. - Add to your collection by search, by UPC (barcode scanning supported), or by browsing new and upcoming releases. - Keep track of your Wish List, Ordered, and Owned categories. Premium users of the desktop app can also create custom categories. - Monitor and update loans and viewings. Find out who has what with three taps. - Browse your collection by Genres, Media Types, Year, Rating, Country, etc. - Create and refine custom searches to find just the right DVD to watch. - View detailed data on each disc - full cover images, full cast and crew, ratings, genres, audio tracks and subtitles, etc. - Delve into your collection by Cast and Crew, branching your search by filmography. - View trailers and browse reviews right from the app. - Set and browse reviews for each entry, and browse reviews submitted by other DVD Profiler users. For users of our desktop app: - Make changes on your desktop app, your mobile app, or both - the changes are merged seamlessly when you connect. - Command and control your PC version of DVD Profiler from your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad - play trailers and view fullscreen covers on your PC with a few taps on your mobile device. ** - Remotely print charts from your mobile device. - Remotely print a custom DVD Profiler collection report - hundreds are available for free download from invelos.com, or create your own. ** ** Note: Some remote control features (e.g. report printing and desktop trailer play) require a paid registration for DVD Profiler on your PC.

About

Houston Insider

This app serves as an educational and promotional tool for hospitality professionals in Houston. It provides tourism intelligence, creative assets, and tips to enhance visitor experiences. Content is regularly updated and syncs seamlessly between web and mobile platforms.

Highlights
  • Tourism intelligence
  • Creative assets
  • Visitor experience tips
  • Regular content updates
  • Web and app integration
  • Hospitality professional training
Features
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Welcome to the Houston Insider Ambassador Program. This app has been uniquely designed to be an educational and promotional resource for hospitality professionals in Houston. The program includes vital tourism intel, engaging creative assets, and tips to ensure visitors have great experiences in Houston. Being a Houston Insider on the go is easy. Content is fresh and updated regularly, and progress through training and other favorited areas of the are seamlessly integrated between web and app platforms. Thanks for being a brand ambassador for Houston!

Screenshots

DVD Profiler4 screens
Houston Insider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Houston Insider at Free against DVD Profiler's $2.99. Houston Insider also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8). DVD Profiler's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (241 vs 15). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Houston Insider is free to download; DVD Profiler costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Houston Insider holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DVD Profiler has 241 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of DVD Profiler's written reviews are positive against 50% of Houston Insider's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DVD Profiler ships an update every 2 weeks, Houston Insider every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DVD Profiler versus Houston Insider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDVD ProfilerHouston Insider
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (241 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings241 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB87 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperInvelos Software, Inc.TravPRO Mobile, LLC

Customer experience

DVD Profiler

All ratings241 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews375 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral14.9%
Negative31.5%

Houston Insider

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

DVD Profiler

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to update collection
  • Barcode scanning not working on newer iPhones
  • Custom entry buttons hidden behind device UI elements
  • Inconsistent behavior between iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to manually add/edit movie details
  • Improve syncing between mobile and desktop versions
  • Expand database coverage for newer/obscure titles
  • Implement cloud-based syncing without desktop software
  • Add support for more device types (e.g. Android, Mac)

Houston Insider

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DVD Profiler

No in-app purchases

None

Houston Insider

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DVD Profiler free?
DVD Profiler costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Houston Insider free?
Houston Insider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DVD Profiler or Houston Insider?
Houston Insider is rated higher. DVD Profiler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while Houston Insider averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do DVD Profiler or Houston Insider have ads?
Neither DVD Profiler nor Houston Insider shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DVD Profiler or Houston Insider?
DVD Profiler ships an update every 2 weeks, and Houston Insider every 6 months. Most recently, DVD Profiler was updated on November 10, 2026 and Houston Insider on November 6, 2026.

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