hobbyDB Collection Management

I miss the old days when I could log into poppriceguide to view Funko pricing or a few other smaller places to check on some other products. Ever since it got absorbed, or whatever happened with the site, into HobbyDB, I have barely used it, if at all. It seemed like a good idea to try and house everything together under one app, but it just hasn’t been the best from day 1. First off, the app doesn’t keep you signed in if you go more than a few days without opening it. The interface doesn’t quite fit the cellphone screen size. I have to constantly move everything around to see all of the details on one product. There’s also no options to view more than 1 item together other than a grid view, and that’s still only 2 items at a time. I logged back in today to look up a few prices on products for an anime I love, and now we only get to view prices 10 times a month before having to pay a subscription. And for what?! I only use the app to keep a record of my overall collection and ongoing values. Plus, THERE ARE TOO MANY ADS ON ONE SCREEN. I am not sure what happened to this company or this app, but I am just not a fan of the direction they went. It needs a serious overhaul.

I love, love, love this app! Always have. It has been my number 1 goto for everything I need to know about my Pop collection for at least 3 years (I’ve been collecting for about 5). The developers have done an amazing job at providing a user friendly, extensive, nearly flawless database of all things collectible. Its ability to research information and organize collections is unmatched. The scanning feature is my favorite part… retrieving data in an instant simply by taking a picture of a barcode. Recently these features have gone for pay. I have no problem with that… the price is reasonable, I use the app regularly, and I’m more than willing to subscribe. The developers have clearly created a superior product, and deserve to make money, especially if volunteer membership isn’t generating enough to sustain it. But now, as a paying customer, please, Please, PLEASE fix whatever is wrong with the scanner. Every time I use the app recently, I’m able to scan one or two things and then it either lags indefinitely or freezes up entirely. Sometimes I’m able to close the app and reopen it and it will scan, but even that doesn’t work… I get one or two more scans and it crashes again if it works. The only reason I’m giving 3 stars is because of this, otherwise it would be an easy 5. I never had this problem when it was free. I rely on this app so much, but it’s been so frustrating to use lately! I don’t know if anyone else has been having this problem, but I hope it’s something you can fix.

I have been using this/app since it was PPG or Pop Price Guide. I love the app but the user interface is unnecessarily hard to get the hang of. I use this app to keep track of all of my diecast cars, Funko pops, vintage video games and other collectible hobby items. The problem is most of the time only the most expensive items are entered into the database. You’ll always find Chase versions but a lot of times you won’t find the regular. Scanning the barcode is easy, but with items like Hot Wheels, you will still have to scan through a lot of cars to find your item. Don’t give me wrong, I love the app but I just wish it was easier to understand. Example would be, what’s the difference between my showcase and my collection? Buying and selling, is easy as long as you get the right seller. Give it a try, chances are you like it! Thanks Cody