A Little More Work Is Needed
For the most part I found this app well thought through. The data fields are comprehensive and easy to populate.
I have a somewhat limited specialty library consisting of around 200+ volumes. My editions cover a span of about 70 years. Using the "search online" feature, I would guess that I ended up using pilfered data from Am....com in around 15% of my collection. NOTE: I used various different data searches, but the result was the same. But, I easily located the correct information and each volume only required about three minutes once I got rolling. For the first time, I was able to create as many categories as I wished! I made 16 for my small collection and locating a book is fast and easy.
The one enhancement that is badly needed in my opinion, is the ability to send a populated listing directly to the "wish list". In short, if you create a listing in either place you are not able to send them between the two. I ended up just creating a category titled "wish list" and sent those listings there. The only problem with that, is that when searching through your master inventory, those titles are now part of the mix! I added a notation to each "wish list" book in the "notes" field to distinguish from those I actually own!
The Dropbox backup feature works flawlessly and quickly. My books create a file of about 14mb and takes one minute to back-up anew. I already had need of it, when my toddler deleted the app while drumming on my pad! What a relief to have...and especially comforting that the backup is separate from my iOS backup through Dropbox. I re-loaded the app and the app automatically recognized my device and allowed for a quick one button restoration without any sign-in or passwords required. One less password in my life is much appreciated!
In a strange way, this app mentally gives license to buy many more volumes! I doubt I will ever have the formal mahogany paneled library of my dreams. But at least with BookBuddy+, I can use bookcases in every room of our home, and still keep track of location as well as tracking our sticky fingered guests that make use of my loan program!
Happy Reading!
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