Comparison

DVD COLLECT vs Serialous

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

Head to head
About

DVD COLLECT

Catalog your physical media collection, including DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K UHDs. Easily add items with a barcode scanner or AI search, track personal ratings, and manage wishlists. Visualize your collection with stats and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanner for auto-fill
  • AI online search for movie details
  • Track DVD, Blu-ray, 4K UHD, Digital
  • Personal ratings and reviews
  • Favorites and wishlists
  • Smart catalog with filters and sorting
  • Duplicate detection
  • Collection statistics
Features
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DVD Collect is the ultimate companion app for physical media enthusiasts. Whether you're a casual collector or a hardcore cinephile with shelves of Blu-rays and DVDs, this app was built specifically for you. Stop guessing what you own. Stop buying duplicates. Start treating your collection like the treasure it is. DVD Collect lets you catalog every DVD, Blu-ray, 4K UHD, and digital title you own — complete with cover art, personal ratings, plot summaries, director and cast info, purchase history, and photos of the front and back of your physical case. Features & Functionality DVD Collect is packed with tools built specifically for serious collectors: Barcode Scanner Point your camera at any DVD or Blu-ray barcode and auto-fill all movie details instantly. AI Online Search Search by title and let AI fill in every detail including multiple cover art options to choose from. Multi-Format Support Track DVD, Blu-ray, 4K UHD, and Digital all in one place. Personal Ratings & Reviews Rate on your own 5-star scale, write personal reviews, and compare with online ratings. Favorites & Wishlists Mark all-time favorites and build a Wishlist with priority levels so you never forget your next buy. Smart Catalog & Filters Browse in grid, list, or shelf view. Filter by format, genre, year. Sort multiple ways. Duplicate Detector Instantly spots movies you've entered more than once — saving you real money. Collection Stats Beautiful breakdowns by format, genre, decade, and rating. Front & Back Cover Photos Photograph both sides of your physical case using the sliding Front/Back tab in Add or Edit. Backup & Export Export your full collection in JSON, CSV, HTML, or Plain Text anytime. 7 Themes Dark theater, Outdoor Bright, Blockbuster Video, and five Zen modes. Full ADA Accessibility High contrast, large text, reduced motion, screen reader support, keyboard navigation.

About

Serialous

Features
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Keep track of every TV show you're watching — all in one place. Serialous shows you what's airing today, what's coming this week, and how far you've watched through each season. Add shows from anywhere: select a show name in any app, tap Share, choose Serialous, and it's saved to your list instantly. My Shows See all your shows at a glance with progress bars, next episode info, and airing status. Sort by name, status, or what's coming out next. Schedule Today's episodes up top, the rest of the week below — so you never miss a new release. Where to Watch See which streaming services carry each show in your country, with live availability updates. Never miss an episode Get a notification the day a new episode drops, plus a weekly digest of everything coming up — so you always know what to watch next. No account needed. Your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

DVD COLLECT4 screens
Serialous3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Serialous at Free against DVD COLLECT's $2.99. Serialous also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On 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

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DVD COLLECT versus Serialous: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDVD COLLECTSerialous
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWilliam FuentesIgor Tsallagov

In-app purchases

None

DVD COLLECT

No in-app purchases

None

Serialous

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DVD COLLECT free?
DVD COLLECT costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Serialous free?
Serialous is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DVD COLLECT or Serialous have ads?
Neither DVD COLLECT nor Serialous shows ads.

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