MyStuff2 Pro Reviews

by Renattam

Ive repeatedly tried to use his app. 1. The only categories that auto fill an item Name or Title, are the categories MyStuff2Pro came with. 2. Everytime you open MyStuff2Pro , check for updates EVERY TIME. If you try to scan an item in, the barcode search spin won’t stop and the cancel button wont work. 3. I dont want the Value taking up space when A category doesnt need it. There are more, but basically, what should be simple helpful app needs a text book of instructions. I wish I could scan an item, and whatever info is gathered, appears. At a minimum the item name should appear. Fire your coder and take a fresh look at the flow as if you've never used it. Or watch someone unfamiliar with MyStuff2Pro or similar ones try and use it, then simplify and/or make a learning tool that shows how to build a category (I saw one video but it only manipulated what was there already) that allows users to scan a barcode and have the item name auto fill at the veryleast. What good is scanning in a barcode if only the barcode number fills in?! I do a lot of diy, and I live in “hurricane land” so I NEED MyStuff2Pro to work!!! Take a Fresh Look please.

by _Rad_C

I bought this a year ago, roughly, after I tested the free version and asked the developer several questions about it. He answered the questions very promptly while I was still shopping. Then I bought it and I started using it. I spent days creating the containers, taking pictures of the items and containers, etc. Than I noticed that the database was not really syncing between the iPhone and iPad. I messaged the developer from within MyStuff2Pro . But I continued to spend days working with MyStuff2Pro , thinking that, if I use only my iPhone to log the items in, I should still be ok until I sort the sync issue out with the developer.
Now, that I bought it, it took threats that I am going to post a negative review to get the guy to answer, at about the rate of one answer per five messages. I have about 900 items in the database and a lot of containers. Each should have between one and five pictures. Now the pictures have disappeared in about 90% of the items. So I can't find what I'm looking in MyStuff2Pro anymore.
BUY THIS ONLY IF YOU HAVE WEEKS AND MONTHS WHEN YOU HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO THAN WORK WITH AN APP THAT WILL GIVE YOU THE ILLUSION OF ORGANIZATION WHILE, IN EFFECT, BEING WORSE THAN throwing all of your stuff in a big hole in the ground.

by Hesterva

I’ve had this for a decade perhaps. Stored and organized an entire household inventory. Be sure not to add passwords or passcodes as the developer cannot help you should you forget them. No amount of importing, copying or replacing will allow acces to your work. At one point I had 2 databases called default and was able to press cancel and guess my passcode. Unfortunately when I deleted the empty db called default, I could no longer use my good database without the password. All is lost

by Oblio88

I have no criticism for the functionality of MyStuff2Pro - it’s got a lot of power and flexibility.

My big gripe is that MyStuff2 Pro is a downgrade from the old version, for a few reasons:

1) It’s really janky and prone to locking up. It shouldn’t take over 5 minutes to enter a single CD.
2). It’s really slow to save new entries.
2) The database you’re accessing is light on data. When I can succeed in getting a CD barcode to scan, it imports the title, sometimes a cover image...and nothing else! I still have to manually enter artist, genre, and format. App is now only marginally better than manually building a spreadsheet.

Update: App no longer allows entry of new artist names in the music database. Took off a star from the review.

Update: Dropped another star from the review. App no longer allows manual input of anything.

by Spartanian_

We been using MyStuff pro for a long time. Recently we have encountered that every time we do any updates to the category template, say adding or changing attributes to a category. Some product images get deleted after saving the new attributes. In addition we notice some products got completely deleted as well.

Moreover the location of some products got changed to “no location”. We have more than thousand products and it is a time consuming having to go back and update the images all over again, that say is our least problem. When a location gets change or a product gets deleted then it is a real trouble to figure it out where was that product located or it is missing from our inventory list.

We have emailed the developer, but got no response. We hope they see this review and get in touch for more details to get this bug fixed. We love using MyStuff2Pro , it has help us a lot and we want to continue using. We do not know if it is us only that we are having this trouble, please get it fix.

Thank you, we truly appreciate this application very much.

by _CLL_

It took me seven months of periodically attempting to export my data to finally succeed. I would try periodically, got exasperated after an hour of long waits followed by error messages, and gave up for a while before trying again. I reached out to the developer when I first ran into issues, and he responded with things to try, but then tried to pin blame on Apple if none of his ideas worked (they didn’t). Today the stars aligned and I got a zip file to transfer off of my phone. It took about 40 minutes of attempts. Why did I keep trying? Because I foolishly spent three weeks doing a thorough home inventory and despaired at the idea of all that effort being wasted. Still, I should have given up long ago and will likely look for a new solution for the future.

If I didn’t mind having my inventory exclusively on my phone (not particularly useful if I actually need to make a claim—or my phone is part of a loss) then I think this was a good app (4 stars of the export function worked reasonably well).

by 391@&$7

I’ve used MyStuff2 for years. It’s the only iPad database that allows any attachment you desire to import. If it were not for this major feature it just wouldn’t be a database.

Update: 2021 Jan. I regret giving MyStuff2Pro high marks in the past. Support was never answered. Since the newest updates I lost my purchased versions and restoring does’t work. No response from author so here is my post. Don’t buy unless you are willing to keep purchasing. There are alternatives

by LynnCHenx

I’ve used MyStuff2Pro for a few years. This past year I decided to finally keep track of all the 2,000 plus DVD’s. Everything seemed fine until I entered around 1,200. That’s when I started getting all sorts of glitches. The one that got to me the most is when I scroll up from the “S” group it would suddenly jump all the way to the very beginning of all titles. It’s so annoying that I’m now searching for a better app to keep track of my collection.

by Jackaling Around

MyStuff2Pro is seriously great. It lets you manages home assets of any type you can think of, and it’s infinitely customizable. Kudos to the developer here. This is exactly what I was looking for, and better than what other companies offer.

by Phatcorns

Overall, it’s fantastic, but I can’t get it to sync between devices for the life of me anymore. Before MacOS Sonoma, when I made a change on my iPhone it would show up nearly instantaneously on my Mac. But now very occasionally it will decide to sync, but I have no idea what triggers it. I’m not sure if this is an iCloud problem or an app problem, but either way it’s really frustrating and hampers an otherwise amazing app.

by Shakerlxxv

MyStuff2Pro has great features. It mostly works very well, but I have gotten no response from MyStuff2Pro developer on questions where I am having difficulty.

by LuceyBee

I’ve been using MyStuff2Pro for over a year now and am really loving it. The versatility it provides to record the metadata YOU want to track is unmatched in a simple app. To those who say that it’s too complicated, well, yes it’s not mindless. It has to be a little involved to provide the flexibility to record and see what matters to you and not what the developer thought you’d want to see. Highly recommend.

by VegasDad

I use MyStuff2Pro to photograph and log my house and garage stuff. Then throw it in a box and put it on a shelf. Today I needed a part for a door lock. Quick search and there it was. I usually forget I have something, let alone where it is. What a time saver. Thank you!

by DavidL9

I’ve been using MyStuff2 Pro for years to build databases for work, and for home use. Before I retired I built a database that contained training records for 40 plus employees, tracked vehicle maintenance, and contained a static job knowledge section. The ability of MyStuff2 Pro to provide visual notifications of pending deadlines via conditional formatting, and provide reports that are filtered and sorted in a variety of ways makes MyStuff2Pro a powerful, and valuable tool. At home I have a 2,200+ item iPad database with sections for my book, movie, and music collections, as well as a section that keeps track of my bills and investments with summary reports that keep me on top of things. I also built a database on my iPhone containing a versatile to-do list built to work just the way I need it to work. In my experience, MyStuff2 Pro is the only genuine database app for mobile devices of any type.

by H654381

MyStuff2Pro offers a wide range of functionalities and allows for extensive customization. Having personally used it for an extended period, I can confidently attest to its awesomeness. Some negative reviews claiming it doesn't work well may stem from a lack of familiarity with its usage. It does work, but it's important to have a good grasp of both its features and database design. As a long-time user and avid supporter of this application, I highly recommend it.

by Krisjs1767

MyStuff2Pro is worth every penny and then some. If you are a collector of any kind MyStuff2Pro will do nothing but make your life better! I am so grateful for what it does. I can’t thank Rick enough. And his support is just as good as MyStuff2Pro . Doesn’t get much better than that.

by Joshua D.

I'm so, so, so grateful that you brought product search back to this amazing application. This really is the very best cataloguing app in my opinion, there's pretty much no limits on what you can use it for with its vast customization options. I always could tell how much love and dedication this developer put into this program and you just won't find a more powerful or valuable app for keeping a database of anything on MyStuff2Pro Store I don't believe.

But, when the product search had to go away for a while, well I was so upset and really didn't use MyStuff2Pro as much because barcode searching has never worked all that well for me. But, now that it's back, well, I just can't thank you enough, I'm so very grateful for you doing that. It really brings MyStuff2 Pro back to perfection in my opinion.

If you need an app to catalog any type of collection or create any type of database, this is the end all be all of that type on iOS I think. I am so glad that I can recommend this amazing program again. Thanks for the continued support of MyStuff2Pro, not being greedy and ruining MyStuff2Pro with a sleazy subscription, and most especially for bringing product search back. God bless and thank you again 👏🏻👍🏻😁.

by SinanMB

I’m moving houses soon and was looking for an app that allowed me to keep track of my belongings easily. I compared several apps including Nest Egg & Encircle and Inventory and came to the conclusion that MyStuff2 Pro was the best because it had a good barcode scanner, allowed to synchronize data to the cloud and was fairly customizable, all of that for just a small one-time fee and no subscription.

The support is awesome and Rick was very helpful and responsive when I needed some
help.

by Stormj001

I an OCD, love having things organised and easy to find. I have tried many a different books, paper, programs, & apps to keep things this way. Although MyStuff2 has a bit of a learning curve, the price of the time spent learning it is rewarded with a very powerful and user defined database. I highly recommend MyStuff2Pro to anyone who needs to organise any collections or just list all your household in case of fire or theft.

by Renegade345

Unbelievable, 10 stars for sure. The work you put into this is something else.
It is so adaptable to ones personal needs. It really allows you to customize your own database. Rarely does an app do that for you.
I advise anyone who is serious about logging their belongings, buy MyStuff2Pro.

by Loureedtunes

One of the simplest yet powerful databases around. It may be weird in the beginning but it’s worth the time to figure out. Once you’ve got it you’ve got it and you’ll be using the heck out of it everyday. I promise.

I too downloaded it and then removed it. Then out of frustration with not being able to find a quick and simple powerful database I installed it again.

I’ve created and recreated all the databases I created and used in tapforms, Ninox, daylight, MobiDB and others I cannot recall.

But I like this the best. It’s all I need. You can actually write decent little databases in a very short amount of time.

Go for it, and if you do....stick with it. You will thank me later.

And don’t pay attention to the one and two and three star reviews. They gave up to early or just didn’t want to put in the time.

John

by Uberpixels

I live on a sailboat and am constantly wondering where the heck did I put that tool, part, camera piece, hose, etc.. MyStuff2Pro has saved my sanity! OMG, now I look at my app before tearing the whole boat apart to find that one gizmo or part that I know I have, but could not remember where to put it. With over 75 different storage lockers, cabinets and drawers, my memory was not up to the task of recalling where I put something. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for creating MyStuff2Pro. Highly recommended.

by VivekaViveka

I’m rarely impressed by an app but this one checks all the boxes for me. There is a little learning curve but that’s the trade-off to get enhanced features. Once you get the hang of it, it’s speedy.
I use this for 1. Cataloguing household items for insurance purposes, 2. Locating stored items, 3. Remembering favorite songs, movies, etc., 4. Inventorying pantry items so I don’t end up with five bottles of salad dressing.
Double-tap the title of any page to get the help page on it.
Read-only database issue occurred because it hadn’t synced yet with Apple iCloud.

by Rdj999

This is a surprisingly useful and flexible database application that I've been happily using for years. It's been receiving updates the entire time with substantial enhancements along the way. Concerned that it hadn't been updated in the past 5 months, I contacted the developer in April 2020 and received an immediate response that although he's not working on new features, he will make sure it is working and address any issues that arise.

Considering that "abandonware" is not unusual here on MyStuff2Pro Store, that's a remarkable response that I don't take for granted yet appreciate immensely.

Taking full advantage of MyStuff's functional richness may necessitate some tinkering and learning, but the possibilities are almost deceptively endless. I maintain databases inventorying various collections, a bibliographic database, amateur radio resources, and photographic equipment. These have pictures and links to information on the web related to each item as well as cross-links between database items (e.g. items to their documentation).

I can no longer get backups to work directly to Dropbox (I recall there was an issue with the Dropbox API a while back), but it's not much trouble going to iCloud and then moving it to Dropbox on my Mac.

by Jer1707

I have been using the Pro version of MyStuff2Pro for several years to keep track of all sorts of things, including home inventory, collections, even my stock of shop parts such as nuts & bolts. The features and interface are very well thought out, and it is customizable enough to do nearly anything you ask of it. The syncing between devices is seamless and near instantaneous. This is one of the best applications I have used on an iOS device or otherwise, and is well worth the small price.

by Other Language

Have it since probably second month of MyStuff2Pro popped up on AppStore. Deamnnnn Rick you’re definitely one the best out out of the box thinking developers EVER!!! Everything looks complicated from start but once you getting used to it... BIG WOW HOW SMART EVERYTHING IS!!! Please don’t stop improving and one day on search for home inventory your app will be the first period!!! Thanks a lot for keeping going!!! God bless your bright ideas and days!!!

by InMyView

Totally flexible… Create your own categories, groups,… Whatever you can imagine. I use it to track my orchid collection, supplies in our RV,… And when we moved, what items were going to the 4 kid’s homes or to our new home in Southwest Florida. it takes a bit to become familiar with, but it’s definitely worth putting in the effort. My go to database app.

by Goof82

Flexible, great support, open to ideas and suggestions. I’m in the process of inventorying a collection of items from DVDs to furniture. MyStuff2Pro allows the use of scanning the standards like books, dvd,cd and movies but also allows the flexibility of creating your own categories and attributes and manage them righ along side the rest of the items. If you’re looking for a way to create and inventory of multiple collection give this a try I think you’ll find it incredibly useful.

by Fotoclyde

I use MyStuff2Pro to make an inventory of all our home contents which, in turn, lets me buy parts for appliances, etc easily since I always have model numbers handy. It also helps with product recalls. I always feel organized. Scanning makes it easy.