About
My Philately by Hobbykeeper is a comprehensive stamp collection management software built specifically for philatelists. Whether you're a lifelong collector with thousands of stamps or just getting started, the app provides all the tools needed to document, organize, and maintain your collection digitally. Users can create a full electronic catalog of their stamps, stamp series, blocks, and more — adding rich details such as descriptions, characteristics, country, theme, and series information. Images and files of any type can be attached to each entry, and web links can be saved for quick reference. The app also tracks buying and selling history and monitors prices over time. Collections can be divided into customizable groups and filtered by any attribute, making it easy to navigate even very large collections. Multiple collections can be managed within a single installation, useful for families sharing the app or collectors who prefer to segment their holdings. A standout feature is the two-way synchronization with Hobbykeeper's online personal area, allowing collectors to upload their collection to the cloud and access or edit it from anywhere. Stamp records, reference elements, and images remain in sync between the desktop program and the web account. The software requires no technical knowledge and features a clean, straightforward interface so users can start entering data immediately. It is available for Windows, iOS, Android, and macOS, offering flexibility across devices for serious hobbyists.
Key Features
- Electronic Stamp Catalog: Create detailed entries for stamps, series, blocks, and more — with descriptions, characteristics, images, and file attachments for each item.
- Cloud Sync with Personal Area: Upload your collection to Hobbykeeper's online personal account and keep it in sync across the desktop app and the web, enabling access from anywhere.
- Collection Organization & Filtering: Divide your collection into custom groups and filter items by any attribute such as country, theme, series, or user-defined characteristics.
- Price Tracking & Sale History: Log purchase and sale events, monitor price history, and maintain a complete financial record for each item in your collection.
- Multi-Collection & Multi-User Support: Create and manage multiple separate collections within a single installation, ideal for family use or splitting a collection into logical segments.
Use Cases
- A seasoned philatelist with thousands of stamps who needs to digitize and organize a large physical collection into a searchable electronic catalog.
- A beginner stamp collector who wants a structured tool to record new acquisitions, attach scanned images, and track what they own from the start.
- A collector who buys and sells stamps and needs to log purchase prices, sale events, and price history for each item in their collection.
- A family where multiple members collect stamps and want to maintain separate collections on a shared computer with the ability to sync them online.
- A philatelist who travels frequently and wants cloud access to their collection records from a mobile device while attending stamp fairs or auctions.
Pros
- Intuitive, No-Learning-Curve Interface: Designed to be immediately usable without reading a manual — collectors can install and start entering data right away.
- Cross-Platform Availability: Available on Windows, iOS, Android, and macOS with cloud sync, so your collection is accessible on virtually any device.
- Rich Data Capture: Supports images, file attachments, web links, price tracking, and catalog references, giving collectors a thorough record of every item.
Cons
- Paid License Required: After the free trial period, a paid license (priced in RUB) is required to continue using the software without restrictions.
- Niche Scope: Purpose-built exclusively for stamp collecting — not useful for collectors of other item types such as coins or banknotes (separate Hobbykeeper apps exist for those).
- Limited AI or Automation Features: The app focuses on manual data entry and organization; it does not offer AI-powered identification, valuation, or automated catalog population.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Philately?
My Philately is a stamp collection management application by Hobbykeeper that lets philatelists create and maintain digital catalogs of their stamps, attach images, track prices, and sync their collections to the cloud.
Is My Philately free to use?
The software offers a free trial period. After the trial, a paid license (3,290 RUB as of the latest listed version) is required for continued full access.
Which platforms does My Philately support?
My Philately is available for Windows, iOS, Android, and macOS. It also integrates with Hobbykeeper's web-based personal area for cloud storage and cross-device sync.
Can I sync my collection across devices?
Yes. The app features two-way synchronization with your Hobbykeeper online personal account, so you can upload your collection from the desktop app and access or edit it from your web account or mobile devices.
Can multiple people use My Philately on the same computer?
Yes. The program supports multiple collections within a single installation, so family members or multiple collectors can maintain separate collections and exchange data between them.
