Readerware for Mac

Name: Readerware
Rating: 3.9 (16 reviews)
Author: Readerware Corporation

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Download.com staffJuly 7, 2020

Readerware for Mac includes a powerful and comprehensive relational database, but its tedious data-entry process may prove cumbersome to book, music, and video collectors.

Prior to installation, we mounted the DMG file and noticed that Readerware for Mac consists of three standalone applications--one for books, one for music, and one for video. Installation was an easy drag and drop into the Applications folder, and setup was as easy as giving a name to the database file. We were entering data within minutes. With books, it's just a matter of entering ISBNs in batches, and then having the software download all relevant information. The process is the same for music or videos, using UPC codes, instead. There's an option to scan each item with a bar code reader, which left us wondering why we couldn't use the camera that's built into most modern Macs, instead. Though bar code readers aren't expensive, we felt that adding this feature makes so much sense. Once entered, the application connects with a server and downloads all the relevant information, populating as many data fields as it gets. Each entry can be further edited to note location, notes, keywords, condition, and a host of other attributes, each one searchable.

Readerware for Mac does exactly what you would expect from a database, and does it well. This application is recommended for independent shopkeepers and serious media collectors.

Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Readerware for Mac 3.30.

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GENERAL

Release: July 7, 2020

Latest update: July 7, 2020

Version: 4.22

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System: Mac OS X

Additional Requirements

macOS Catalina
macOS Mojave
macOS High Sierra
macOS Sierra
OS X El Capitan
OS X Yosemite
OS X Mavericks
OS X Mountain Lion

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Total Downloads: 91,235

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3.9/5

16 User Votes

Intuitive interface, somewhat plain.
stidmamaAugust 3, 2011
Pros
Easy to learn, the spreadsheet view is quick to rearrange. Exports in formats that other systems can use, and imports from various formats. ISBN and Library of Congress # look-up/auto-entry is easy. Manual entry mode is straightforward.
Cons
The manual entry mode is a little difficult to figure out. Fonts are not customizable for size, an issue for people with vision impairments. ISBN/LC finder doesn't always work for auto-entry.
Summary
This review is for version 3.04 which is a solid product, worth trying to see if it will meet your needs. I purchased the book catalog along with the video and audio cataloging software after a few days' free trial because once you learn the interface it is fairly quick to enter new titles. Older titles require manual entry which is time-consuming with the existing interface. The update from 3.03 to 3.04 went very smoothly.
Good, but Not Good Enough
Alex_6January 23, 2007
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. I had a look at ReaderwareAW, the audio CD cataloguer. Pros: - Cross-platform (Mac, Win, Linux) compatibility. - Drag-and-drop data entry from web site. - Solid database core; it includes track artist and composer fields. - Extensive search capability. - Server/client option (valuable for home network). Cons: - Java -- it "feels wrong"; some interface elements behave in unexpected ways; sometimes it's sluggish. - No automatic entry of mounted CDs (no support for freedb, CDDB, iTunes, CD Info.cidb). - No support for accessing sites other than the usual English-only ones (Amazon, etc.). - Data import limited to CSV and tab-separated; no import/export of track data (track titles, composers, etc.) - Detail view not customisable. - No scripting for database management tasks. The main alternatives are CDpedia, Delicious Library, and Music Collector (iCDc and InCDius GH may also be considered). I haven't tested Music Collector because it requires an installer (which, unlike Readerware's, doesn't provide a list of what will be installed and where). ReaderwareAW is superior to Delicious Library in everything except user interface; it has a better database structure than CDpedia, but it lacks support for freedb/CDDB, and has fewer import/export capabilities. There are three points which prevent me from choosing ReaderwareAW: (1) interface (least important, can be got over in time); (2) lack of support for mounted CDs and freedb/CDDB; (3) lack of support for importing track tags -- title, artist, composer -- from text files (most important).
Getting there...
kimpa1_dotmacMarch 3, 2005
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. With this release the support for larger images har grown frpm non-existent to average. The program can only scroll large bookimages, not scale them. Quite annoying when one use large images of reasons other than just using them in Readerware. It cant' be that complicated a function to build in. Apart from that. It's a good program and other programs, no matter how well-tasting, doesn't cut it... For people with a large collection I really recommend Readerware since it won't ''lock you in'' any system.
good application
mStudiosFebruary 7, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. got it for about a year if not longer. I like it. and yes, it is not the prettiest looking (I'd love new and nicer icons) but you can adjust the interface somewhat and the main thing is, it works and is simple and stores what needs to be stored. I use it with the UPC reader and this makes life so much easier - it sucks down the data from the web inclusive images and with a large DVD collection and much bigger books collection, this is really useful.
Still the best
ImwesleyJanuary 15, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. I've tried the others and this still offers the best features for my dollar. No, it's not the prettiest app for Mac Os X but it isn't that horrible either. I have the Palm version too which I keep with me when shopping used bookstores...don't want to buy something I already have. For those having trouble entering DVDs or CDs make sure you have the correct version....Readerware is for books, ReaderwareAW for music, and ReaderwareVW for movies. Go to their website to download the version you want. I'm not affliated with this company in any way...just a satisfied registered user.
I've tried the rest
Anon BudJanuary 14, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Readerware seems to be the most robust in terms of what it does. Books may be freeware - and a really great product, I might add, but Readerware does what I am looking for. I can drag and drop directly from my browser, order items directly from within the program. It will even do a best price search of several sites for books I want to purchase! Only two criticisms: 1) GUI is not wonderful to look at, even with the Mac OSX default. 2) I've yet to find a way to export properly - seems to take several steps just to do a simple tab-or-comma delimited file; and even then I've got to change the extension to txt. But even with that nothing seems to work so that Bookends can import. Perhaps this will change in the future?! Overall, though, a very good product. Can't wait to get my library of over 2000 books finally in a database.
nice try but ...
WebsquirrelJanuary 1, 2004
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. ... only recommended for users in USA who dont own any movies from outside america. Most people in Europe cannot use this poor looking programm (amazon.de, amazon.fr not supported). There are a lot of free apps that work much better - and it's the worst looking program for macintosh i ever saw.
Great but no PAL support
flopAugust 4, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. I works like, it's supposed to do, but there's no support for my PAL dvd's. That's why there's only 4 stars.
It works...
mbattleMay 5, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. Still a little clunky. Changing skins using the skin feature is right out. Causes me to Force Quit the application everytime I want to quit the program. Go with the default setting. The online feature is great but wish this program was Cocoa based as opposed to Java.
Japlady--2008March 16, 2003
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com. I love this app. Using G4 superdive running OS 10.2.4 and NO problems (I don't know what you guys are having issues with). I had

Developer’s Description

By Readerware Corporation

Catalog book, music and video collections automatically.

Readerware is an easy and fast way to catalog your books, music and videos. Nothing else comes close. Have a large collection? The unique Readerware auto-catalog feature lets you feed in a list of ISBNs, LCCNs, UPCs or barcode scans. Readerware then does the rest, automatically searching the web and cataloging your books, music and videos. Readerware can merge information from multiple web sites to build the most complete database possible, with cover art. Automatically and effortlessly. Want to catalog a few items or build your database while you browse the web? Readerware drag and drop support will do just that. Find a new CD by a favorite artist? Drag from your browser and drop on Readerware. It really is that easy. This download contains 3 products: Readerware (Books) - The easiest, fastest way to catalog your books. From a few books to thousands, It will automatically catalog your library complete with cover art. Readerware (Music) - The easiest, fastest way to catalog your albums, CDs, LPs, SACD etc. It will automatically catalog your collection complete with full disc and track information and cover art. No need to keep loading CDs into your drive, just enter the UPC or scan the barcode. Readerware (Video) - The easiest, fastest way to catalog your video library. It will automatically catalog your collection, complete with full credits and cover art. And not just Blu-ray and DVDs but video tapes and LaserDiscs as well. All Readerware products include multiple views, table, tree, thumbnail and detail views, a want list, support for multiple images, media links, loans, import and export, biographies, barcode printing and more. You can search, browse and print your collection, configure the display and database options to present your collection just the way you want. Available in single and multiple user versions.

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User Reviews

Intuitive interface, somewhat plain.

Good, but Not Good Enough

Getting there...

good application

Still the best

I've tried the rest

nice try but ...

Great but no PAL support

It works...

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