Comparison

MyStuff2 Pro vs Collections Database

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

Collections Database

Organize anything with a personal database app. It offers over 20 field types, customizable layouts, and pre-built templates for common uses like books or expenses. Advanced features and iCloud sync are available.

Highlights
  • 20+ field types (text, number, picture, barcode, etc.)
  • Customizable fields and display styles
  • Pre-built templates (books, contacts, expenses, etc.)
  • Organize with collections and subcollections
  • Password, Face ID, and Touch ID protection
  • iCloud synchronization across devices
  • Advanced fields and calculations (Pro version)
Features
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Collections is a personal database app to organize anything. 1. A field for every use Collections supports over 20+ field types: • Text, Number • Boolean • Picture • Select • Email, URL, Phone • Password • Date, Time • Color • Barcode And with the Pro version you can use even more advanced fields. • Document reference - Link documents together • Group - Add multiple values for a field • Formula - Create a formula for calculated values. Powerful formula editor with full support to math functions like SUM, AVG • Sources - Import documents from external APIs with Javascript 2. Customizable • Add and reorder fields • Add a separator between fields to better visualize them • Fields have different display styles like primary, secondary, thumbnail • Filter and sort data 3. Templates Collections includes basic templates to get started: • Books • Contacts • Expenses • Subscriptions • Credentials • Inventory • School 5. Advanced management Collections has different tools to help you creating the data model. SUBCOLLECTIONS Organize data into collections and subcollections. Simply said, they are like folders. LISTS A list contains items used in documents and it's very flexible. It could represent a Genre for a book or a Status like 'Available', 'Out of stock' for an object in the inventory. 6. Security • Protect collections using a password, Face ID or Touch ID • Sensitive data such as passwords are encrypted by default 7. iCloud Sync Data is synced automatically between devices through iCloud. 8. Apple's Shortcuts support Expand the app capabilities with Apple's Shortcuts support. 9. Pro version features • Add unlimited documents (free version is limited to 100 documents) • Add files to documents • Add advanced fields • Views • Grid • Use Summary to perform calculations across documents

Screenshots

MyStuff2 Pro4 screens
Collections Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

MyStuff2 Pro and Collections Database both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Collections Database's written reviews are positive against 69% of MyStuff2 Pro's. Collections Database also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Collections Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Collections Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 529 and 187 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of MyStuff2 Pro's written reviews are positive against 87% of Collections Database's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MyStuff2 Pro versus Collections Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyStuff2 ProCollections Database
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (529 ratings)4.6 (187 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews87.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings529 — better187
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard MaddyMatteo D'Ignazio

Customer experience

MyStuff2 Pro

All ratings529 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative25.5%

Collections Database

All ratings187 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.6%

User reviews

MyStuff2 Pro

From 529 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful and customizable database
  • 🔒 Secure data storage
  • 👍 Excellent organization and tracking
  • 👍 Flexible and adaptable to various needs
  • 👍 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent barcode scanning functionality
  • 🐛 Confusing user interface for new users
  • 🐛 Limitations on number of items in free version
  • 🔋 Concerns about data loss and backup issues

Collections Database

From 187 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Flexible and customizable
  • 🚀 Powerful and feature-rich
  • 💡 Excellent integration with Apple ecosystem
  • 🔒 Secure and private data storage
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and sync issues
  • 📚 Lacking comprehensive documentation
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering capabilities
  • 🔀 Difficulty moving/copying data between collections

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

Collections Database

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Keyboard issues when using search
  • Inconsistent behavior between iOS and macOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Collaborative features for sharing databases
  • More advanced reporting and visualization options
  • Improved import/export functionality
  • Ability to customize the appearance and layout

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
3 purchases

Collections Database

One-time3
  • Collections Ultra (Upgrade)$1.99
  • Collections Pro$7.99
  • Collections Ultra$9.99

Questions

Is MyStuff2 Pro free?
MyStuff2 Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Collections Database free?
Collections Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyStuff2 Pro or Collections Database?
Collections Database is rated higher. MyStuff2 Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 529 ratings, while Collections Database averages 4.6 from 187 ratings.
Do MyStuff2 Pro or Collections Database have ads?
Neither MyStuff2 Pro nor Collections Database shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyStuff2 Pro or Collections Database?
MyStuff2 Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Collections Database fortnightly. Most recently, MyStuff2 Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Collections Database on September 22, 2026.

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