Blu-Ray Cataloging Software - Blu-ray Forum

RodChester · 10-25-2010, 01:11 AM

Hey folks I am looking for some software to catalog my DVD and Blu-Ray collection. Previously I used Invelos DVD Profiler and loved it. However I now have a MacBook Pro and DVD Profiler is Windows only.

So far on my MacBook I have tried DVDPedia, Delicious Library, and iCollect Movies App. I like the layout and look of DVDPedia the best, but I am having quite a bit of trouble easily adding titles to my collection. The layout on Delicious is ok, and really easy to add movies but the $40 price is a bit high when I am not in love with its look. The iCollect Movies App is ok, but I would prefer to have a software solution and not one that is web based.

So forum what other programs are out there that are good. Any feedback and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

HD Goofnut · 10-25-2010, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RodChester

Hey folks I am looking for some software to catalog my DVD and Blu-Ray collection. Previously I used Invelos DVD Profiler and loved it. However I now have a MacBook Pro and DVD Profiler is Windows only.

So far on my MacBook I have tried DVDPedia, Delicious Library, and iCollect Movies App. I like the layout and look of DVDPedia the best, but I am having quite a bit of trouble easily adding titles to my collection. The layout on Delicious is ok, and really easy to add movies but the $40 price is a bit high when I am not in love with its look. The iCollect Movies App is ok, but I would prefer to have a software solution and not one that is web based.

So forum what other programs are out there that are good. Any feedback and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Go with Invelos. It cost $30 for life (when I paid for it) and it's more than worth its weight in gold. If you click on the My Movie Collection link in my signature their link can be found at the bottom of that page.

EDIT: I didn't realize that DVD Profiler was not Mac compatible. Shows you why I have personally never owned a Mac.

DJ Manyak · 10-25-2010, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodChester

Hey folks I am looking for some software to catalog my DVD and Blu-Ray collection. Previously I used Invelos DVD Profiler and loved it. However I now have a MacBook Pro and DVD Profiler is Windows only.

So far on my MacBook I have tried DVDPedia, Delicious Library, and iCollect Movies App. I like the layout and look of DVDPedia the best, but I am having quite a bit of trouble easily adding titles to my collection. The layout on Delicious is ok, and really easy to add movies but the $40 price is a bit high when I am not in love with its look. The iCollect Movies App is ok, but I would prefer to have a software solution and not one that is web based.

So forum what other programs are out there that are good. Any feedback and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

you named just about the only three i know of that are native to IOS and icollect being the best one out on the market

RodChester · 10-25-2010, 01:26 AM

I really like DVDPedia the best and would love to use it but adding titles is like pulling teeth. The iSight barcode scanning hardly works and doing a title search brings up a ton of results that have nothing to do with the movie I am trying to add. For example I typed in Zombieland and the search came back with 2012 as the first result and 95 other items as well.

Clark Kent · 10-25-2010, 01:39 AM

http://www.dvdaf.com/

smartslick · 10-25-2010, 01:55 AM

I use "iCollect Movies" iphone app. They also have web interface now. Inexpensive and pretty good.
The develops are very active and listen to feedback. They have great interaction with users at highdefdigest.com forum (and they frequently send out free promotion code too!)

This is the developer's website: http://www.hookedinmotion.com/

Their itune link:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icoll...ign-mpt=uo%3D6

28BlusLater · 10-25-2010, 03:03 AM

I use Delicious Library 2. It's really awesome. Also syncs with an iPod and everything. You can also use a webcam (if you have one) to scan the UPC and it just scans right in. Very quick and accurate. I've had this software for quite some time now and have never had one single problem with it.

Why do you say $40? I got it years back and it was wayy less than that...wasn't aware the price shot up...

IronWaffle · 10-25-2010, 03:31 AM

A few weeks ago Invelos announced that their iOS version will be released by the end of the month. Details are under wraps, but it's been strongly hinted by the owner/programmer that it will be useable as a standalone option. Not quite Mac-compatible, but maybe it'll do the trick.

He also said that it will be <$10. Keep checking their site for updates.

FYI: I don't work for them, but have been using the software since 2001; and I've been VERY frustrated at how long its taken to release the long-promised iOS version -- but it sounds like it may exceed expectations.

JediFonger · 10-25-2010, 04:03 AM

http://dvdcount.com/
^it's a bit buggy/spammy right now (i think programmer might be busy). but i've been using it for a while now and it's great!

i do miss DVDSpot ='(

RodChester · 10-25-2010, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 28BlusLater

I use Delicious Library 2. It's really awesome. Also syncs with an iPod and everything. You can also use a webcam (if you have one) to scan the UPC and it just scans right in. Very quick and accurate. I've had this software for quite some time now and have never had one single problem with it.

Why do you say $40? I got it years back and it was wayy less than that...wasn't aware the price shot up...

Yeah Delicious 2 is pretty good. I have my iPhone set up as the webcam on my MacBook and scanning titles worked perfectly. It's just that I do not love the layout and $40 is a bit steep.

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Originally Posted by IronWaffle

A few weeks ago Invelos announced that their iOS version will be released by the end of the month. Details are under wraps, but it's been strongly hinted by the owner/programmer that it will be useable as a standalone option. Not quite Mac-compatible, but maybe it'll do the trick.

He also said that it will be <$10. Keep checking their site for updates.

FYI: I don't work for them, but have been using the software since 2001; and I've been VERY frustrated at how long its taken to release the long-promised iOS version -- but it sounds like it may exceed expectations.

That's good to hear about Invelos developing an iOS version of their software. Maybe that means an OSX version may pop up or something that will run from the OSX App store that is coming out soon.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 10-25-2010, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by IronWaffle

A few weeks ago Invelos announced that their iOS version will be released by the end of the month. Details are under wraps, but it's been strongly hinted by the owner/programmer that it will be useable as a standalone option. Not quite Mac-compatible, but maybe it'll do the trick.

He also said that it will be <$10. Keep checking their site for updates.

FYI: I don't work for them, but have been using the software since 2001; and I've been VERY frustrated at how long its taken to release the long-promised iOS version -- but it sounds like it may exceed expectations.

Cool I hope they release an iPad version along with the iPhone and iPod.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 10-25-2010, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RodChester

That's good to hear about Invelos developing an iOS version of their software. Maybe that means an OSX version may pop up or something that will run from the OSX App store that is coming out soon.

I can almost guarantee that an OSX version will pop up in the Mac app store. OSX and iOS are very similar Under the hood, it would not take much extra work for it to be done.

rdodolak · 10-25-2010, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ArmyOfDarknessAW

Cool I hope they release an iPad version along with the iPhone and iPod.

Well your in luck. Ken has stated that there will be an iPhone/3g/3gs, iPod Touch, and iPad version.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 10-25-2010, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rdodolak

Well your in luck. Ken has stated that there will be an iPhone/3g/3gs, iPod Touch, and iPad version.

Awesome thank you.

If there was no iPad version I would have just gotten the iPhone one but now I won't have to. I wonder what the the iPad premium for price will be or will it be a universal app? I can't wait for it to be released now.

rdodolak · 10-25-2010, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ArmyOfDarknessAW

Awesome thank you.

If there was no iPad version I would have just gotten the iPhone one but now I won't have to. I wonder what the the iPad premium for price will be or will it be a universal app? I can't wait for it to be released now.

According to Ken, it will only require one purchase (therefore one price; one universal app) as long as your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad are on the same iTunes account. The iPad version will also take advantage of the native iPad interface.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 10-25-2010, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rdodolak

According to Ken, it will only require one purchase (therefore one price; one universal app) as long as your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad are on the same iTunes account. The iPad version will also take advantage of the native iPad interface.

Cool this is sounding like a must purchase.

Minimejer05 · 10-25-2010, 07:52 AM

I just use the Blu-Ray.com's collection feature or DVDaf.com

Recently I found the app called Shelves for free. Its awesome! Lets me use my phone to scan the title right into my collection.

Also has a section called Borrowed in which I can apply my contacts from my phone to movies they are borrowing. Helps me keep track of all my titles!

28BlusLater · 10-25-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RodChester

Yeah Delicious 2 is pretty good. I have my iPhone set up as the webcam on my MacBook and scanning titles worked perfectly. It's just that I do not love the layout and $40 is a bit steep.

I have a macbook, so I just use the webcam that's built in and it's very fast and recognizes the UPC extremely quickly.

Yeah, $40 is a bit steep, but I got mine originally for around $25-$30 I recall. I got it right when it came out way back. I'm glad I did too...

Kynch · 10-25-2010, 09:11 AM

Excel. With it you can customise the sections. I think it's the best.

I tried Delicious Library on the Mac, but didn't think it was worth paying for it.

rcw003 · 10-25-2010, 03:31 PM

You could try a virtual machine like VirtualBox (http://www.virtualbox.org/) and then continue to use DVD Profiler. But I don't know your technical knowledge as it can take a little work to get that set up.

10-25-2010, 01:11 AM	#1
RodChester Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Illinois Home Theater Gallery:63 4K collection:333 Blu-ray collection:3380 DVD collection:141 Trading Score:129	Blu-Ray Cataloging Software Hey folks I am looking for some software to catalog my DVD and Blu-Ray collection. Previously I used Invelos DVD Profiler and loved it. However I now have a MacBook Pro and DVD Profiler is Windows only. So far on my MacBook I have tried DVDPedia, Delicious Library, and iCollect Movies App. I like the layout and look of DVDPedia the best, but I am having quite a bit of trouble easily adding titles to my collection. The layout on Delicious is ok, and really easy to add movies but the $40 price is a bit high when I am not in love with its look. The iCollect Movies App is ok, but I would prefer to have a software solution and not one that is web based. So forum what other programs are out there that are good. Any feedback and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

10-25-2010, 03:31 AM	#8
IronWaffle Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:793 Digital collection:46 iTunes collection:80 Prime collection:16 Trading Score:3	DVD Profiler coming to iOS A few weeks ago Invelos announced that their iOS version will be released by the end of the month. Details are under wraps, but it's been strongly hinted by the owner/programmer that it will be useable as a standalone option. Not quite Mac-compatible, but maybe it'll do the trick. He also said that it will be <$10. Keep checking their site for updates. FYI: I don't work for them, but have been using the software since 2001; and I've been VERY frustrated at how long its taken to release the long-promised iOS version -- but it sounds like it may exceed expectations.

10-25-2010, 01:26 AM	#4
RodChester Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Illinois Home Theater Gallery:63 4K collection:333 Blu-ray collection:3380 DVD collection:141 Trading Score:129	I really like DVDPedia the best and would love to use it but adding titles is like pulling teeth. The iSight barcode scanning hardly works and doing a title search brings up a ton of results that have nothing to do with the movie I am trying to add. For example I typed in Zombieland and the search came back with 2012 as the first result and 95 other items as well.

10-25-2010, 01:39 AM	#5
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	http://www.dvdaf.com/

10-25-2010, 01:55 AM	#6
smartslick Active Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:83	I use "iCollect Movies" iphone app. They also have web interface now. Inexpensive and pretty good. The develops are very active and listen to feedback. They have great interaction with users at highdefdigest.com forum (and they frequently send out free promotion code too!) This is the developer's website: http://www.hookedinmotion.com/ Their itune link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icoll...ign-mpt=uo%3D6

10-25-2010, 03:03 AM	#7
28BlusLater Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:341 Blu-ray reviews:4	I use Delicious Library 2. It's really awesome. Also syncs with an iPod and everything. You can also use a webcam (if you have one) to scan the UPC and it just scans right in. Very quick and accurate. I've had this software for quite some time now and have never had one single problem with it. Why do you say $40? I got it years back and it was wayy less than that...wasn't aware the price shot up...

10-25-2010, 04:03 AM	#9
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	http://dvdcount.com/ ^it's a bit buggy/spammy right now (i think programmer might be busy). but i've been using it for a while now and it's great! i do miss DVDSpot ='(

10-25-2010, 07:52 AM	#17
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	I just use the Blu-Ray.com's collection feature or DVDaf.com Recently I found the app called Shelves for free. Its awesome! Lets me use my phone to scan the title right into my collection. Also has a section called Borrowed in which I can apply my contacts from my phone to movies they are borrowing. Helps me keep track of all my titles!

10-25-2010, 09:11 AM	#19
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Excel. With it you can customise the sections. I think it's the best. I tried Delicious Library on the Mac, but didn't think it was worth paying for it.

10-25-2010, 03:31 PM	#20
rcw003 Junior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:101	You could try a virtual machine like VirtualBox (http://www.virtualbox.org/) and then continue to use DVD Profiler. But I don't know your technical knowledge as it can take a little work to get that set up.

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