# DVD Profiler vs VisualRecord

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VisualRecord at 100% against DVD Profiler's 54%. VisualRecord also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.8). DVD Profiler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

VisualRecord is free to download; DVD Profiler costs $2.99 up front. VisualRecord sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DVD Profiler asks for nothing beyond the download.

VisualRecord holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DVD Profiler has 241 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of DVD Profiler's written reviews are positive against 100% of VisualRecord's.

DVD Profiler ships an update every 2 weeks, VisualRecord every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DVD Profiler | VisualRecord |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvd-profiler/id408455612/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualrecord/id6470708867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **241** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Invelos Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/408238269) | [Kal-El Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/394174930) |

## What reviewers say

### DVD Profiler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvd-profiler/id408455612)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to catalog collection
- 🔒 Secure online backup
- 👍 Useful features for movie collectors
- 🚀 Efficient barcode scanning
- 👍 Integrates well with desktop version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Database not always up-to-date
- 🚫 Lacks ability to manually add/edit entries
- 💻 Requires desktop software for full functionality
- 🚫 Syncing issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)


### VisualRecord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualrecord/id6470708867)

This app offers a visual database for recording information about objects, including photos. It allows for powerful searching using SQL or a simpler fetch interface. Ideal for cataloging valuables for insurance or personal inventory.

**Highlights:** Visual record keeping, Attach multiple photos per record, Store textual descriptions, SQLite database storage, SQL query language support, Intuitive 'fetch' interface for filtering, Use iPad camera or Photo Library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove App Restrictions | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DVD Profiler free?

DVD Profiler costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VisualRecord free?

VisualRecord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DVD Profiler or VisualRecord?

VisualRecord is rated higher. DVD Profiler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while VisualRecord averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DVD Profiler or VisualRecord have ads?

Neither DVD Profiler nor VisualRecord shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DVD Profiler or VisualRecord?

DVD Profiler ships an update every 2 weeks, and VisualRecord every 10 months. Most recently, DVD Profiler was updated on October 15, 2026 and VisualRecord on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*