Home Inventory Mobile Backup Reviews

I’ve had both the mobile and Mac versions of HomeInventory for several years. When I retired in 2013, I decided my first project would be to document all our stuff, room by room. I was worried that our homeowner’s insurance was under-estimating our valuable possessions. I took pictures of everything (furniture, appliances, electronics, etc) with my iPhone, and uploaded them, along with any receipts, creating a database so detailed that our insurance company was very impressed. Edits are also a breeze. It’s comforting to know that we have this all documented and on file with our agent. I recently had a question about HomeInventory , and emailed customer service. I received an answer the same day. It’s hard to find such prompt service anymore. Kudos!

Great app that works well with the desktop application. The but is... unlike the desktop application, the iOS app don’t allow for scrolling between items. When viewing an item, you must close item or go back then open a different item. Also, unlike the desktop app, the iOS app don’t not support url hyperlinks- even though you’re able to create the Field in the desktop application.

I have been using this Home Inventory for many years. I use it to inventory my collections. It is the best! When I have had issues or questions I go to the developers and they offer beyond belief assistance. If you realize it can’t do everything, but it can do everything you need to record your assets you will be quite satisfied.

Functionality is great
Integration with latest Mac-features
Very intuitive and easy to use
Friendly and helpful software support

Does exactly what it’s suppose to. It backs up and makes available to view all of your entered data.
It’s a free add-on app that’s a backup for the desktop program.

No longer syncs wiht Dropbox. I purchased these group of Home Inventory apps to keep track of belongings but they no longer work properly. I guess they want you to buy a subscription to the new app. Users that paid for HomeInventory should be grandfathered in IMO.

This application is unmaintained and unsatisfactory.

It does not support modern screen resolutions.

The All Items view is only alphabetical. Can the sorting of any view be changed?

The Policy view has so many details missing from the Mac App.

Search? The Mac app’s search is weak, but HomeInventory wholly lacks it.

Remember your place when switching away and back? Nope you’re back at square one.

App fails to utilize iCloud drive so inventory database can be used across all devices (iOS and Macbook).

I’ve been using this app for several years now, but the new Remote Entry has made the addition of photos an easy matter. I particularly like being able to add new entries from HomeInventory itself. One note: I originally had issues with my iPhone losing the network connection when making entries, but after finding my iPad had no problems using my network, I “restored” my iPhone thru iTunes, hoping the problem was with my phone. Evidently that was it, as that fixed the issue and it's working flawlessly!

I have found the original Home Inventory application plus the new Photo Remote and Mobile Backup to be a group of incredible tools toward the goal of providing a full inventory of personal possessions. It is easy to learn, easy to use and has a full set of functions. Embed photos, copies of receipts, notes, etc all in an easy format that lightens a very heavy load when attempting a task that has proven impossible with other methods and applications I have tried previously. This application Rocks. ABM

This should be an inventory app that allows you to enter photos and information from a smart phone not just the desktop only. Photos are taken with a smart phone these days not a desktop, and there are dozens of inventory apps that run directly from a smart phone, so after paying $19 for your app, I was very disappointed to find out I can't even use it. Without the functionality of being able to enter inventory from a smart phone or an iPad, HomeInventory is completely useless. I'm really shocked that the developer doesn't understand this fundamental need today to be able to use mobile devices, especially for an inventory when you're moving around.

Please?

Painful set up of Home Inventory Mobil Backup (strange name btw) Home Inventory file has to saved exactly to the main Dropbox folder (no sub folders allowed or using DB app extension like so many apps use for backups e.g Paprika ) and yet the MAC application nor the iOS app warn you of this. HomeInventory is good only to view the file that is created on MAC application and no editing (there’s another app for that) whilst many other des use iCloud or even develop there own server solutions (panic, Iggsoft) Binary formations leaves it too the user to set up dropbox no choices allowed. HomeInventory detracts from the MAC version in every possible way

HomeInventory is beyond GREAT, I normally don't spend time writing reviews but I had to with this one. To be able to see all the money you have laying around with crap you never use, inventory it, manuals recipts, bldg owners can keep track of model/serial # parts and picture all on your phone, pad or MAC.... Buy this... Yes iCloud would finish it off but dam,,, that's just cherry on top as the cake is beyond good

Love the redesign and updated 'home inventory backup' app. I've been backing up my inventory files via Dropbox for some time now, so the coolest new feature for me is the ability for HomeInventory to read my backups stored in Dropbox. That way, I can always search or look up my current 'inventory' on-the-go!

I've tested all the inventory apps for home. I would say this is the best in its own right. If this had cloud sync for all your devices instead of backing up to your device then it would be perfect. Let's say you had a fire and your computer went down, if you didn't back it up then you are screwed. iCloud for all devices makes sense. Make it happen developers!!! Earn that 5 stars!!

While the competition might have some prettier tools (compartments is attractive software), none of them can match Inventory for ease of use, feature set, and now, complete mobile support!

The iPhone companion app makes adding items super simple, and this makes having the data with me when I need it just as simple!

I'm continually imposed by Inventory and it's dev!

Thanks guys!

In concert with the Home Inventory program, this is an easy to use and very professional package. Well done.

I don’t know what these other reviewers are doing but I can do everything they say they can’t do???

Wish you could add items through HomeInventory , and access reports, and iCloud support, but otherwise, a perfect app.