Comparison

MyStuff2 Pro vs HouseBook

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

Head to head
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.

About

HouseBook

Effortlessly track your belongings with this home inventory app. Organize items, capture photos, and store data securely in the cloud. Share your inventory with others for collaboration or viewing.

Highlights
  • Organize items with photos
  • Cloud-based data storage
  • Share inventory with others
  • Track items for insurance
  • Enhance rental property management
  • Capture before/after snapshots
Features
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HouseBook: Home Inventory & Organizer The smartest way to catalog, track, and find everything you own. Stop wasting hours searching for misplaced items. HouseBook turns home chaos into an organized, searchable inventory in minutes — whether you're protecting your belongings, managing a rental, or running a small business. Just snap a photo, tag the location, and HouseBook remembers everything so you don't have to. Why people love HouseBook: Find anything, fast. Powerful search means no more digging through drawers and closets. Insurance-ready records. Document your valuables with photos, receipts, and details — invaluable if disaster strikes. Perfect for landlords. Share detailed inventories with tenants and capture before/after condition reports. Built for businesses. Showcase stock to clients with professional, image-rich listings. Peace of mind for families. Help loved ones with memory challenges, or guide babysitters to essentials. Cloud-synced everywhere. Your inventory lives safely on Android, iOS, and the web — access it from any device. Collaborate effortlessly. Invite housemates, family, or clients, or share a view-only link in one tap. Imagine this: Filing an insurance claim with every photo and detail already saved. Walking into a new rental and handing tenants a complete inventory. Never again asking, "Where did I put that?" That's the HouseBook difference. Download free today and bring order to every room in your home.

Screenshots

MyStuff2 Pro4 screens
HouseBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyStuff2 Pro at 4.4 against HouseBook's 4.1. MyStuff2 Pro also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 52%) and ratings volume (534 vs 49). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and HouseBook sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyStuff2 Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyStuff2 Pro has 534 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of MyStuff2 Pro's written reviews are positive against 52% of HouseBook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyStuff2 Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, HouseBook every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MyStuff2 Pro versus HouseBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyStuff2 ProHouseBook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (534 ratings) — better4.1 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews — better51.9% of reviews
Number of ratings534 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRick MaddyCameron Henige

Customer experience

MyStuff2 Pro

All ratings534 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews279 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative25.8%

HouseBook

All ratings44 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive51.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and 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

HouseBook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

MyStuff2 Pro

One-time9
  • Donation Level 1$0.99
  • Custom Color Schemes$2.99
  • Remove Branding$3.99
Show 6 more
  • 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
5 purchases

HouseBook

One-time5
  • +100 Items$2.99
  • +200 Items$4.99
  • Add a house$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Premium$9.99
  • +500 Items$19.99

Questions

Is MyStuff2 Pro free?
MyStuff2 Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HouseBook free?
HouseBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyStuff2 Pro or HouseBook?
MyStuff2 Pro is rated higher. MyStuff2 Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while HouseBook averages 4.1 from 49 ratings.
Do MyStuff2 Pro or HouseBook have ads?
Neither MyStuff2 Pro nor HouseBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyStuff2 Pro or HouseBook?
MyStuff2 Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and HouseBook every 6 weeks. Most recently, MyStuff2 Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and HouseBook on November 3, 2026.

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