About
Stamp Mate Mobile is a feature-rich stamp collecting management app for iPhone and iPad, developed by Tomaz Langerholc. Built for philatelists of all levels, it combines a massive global stamp database with intuitive collection-tracking tools to streamline every aspect of the hobby. At its core, the app integrates with the Colnect API to provide automatic stamp lookup across more than 1,100,000 stamps from 1,171 countries. Collectors can search by country, keyword, or year of issue and instantly retrieve rich details including images, names, series, and issue dates — eliminating tedious manual data entry. Key management features include customizable status tagging (Have, Wish, Trade, Sell), quantity and condition tracking, and detailed personal fields for album location, purchase price, and estimated value. Purchase, sale, and swap records can all be logged per stamp for a complete transaction history. The app supports cloud synchronization so your collection travels seamlessly between iPhone, iPad, and desktop. For collectors already on Colnect, a one-tap import brings existing data straight in. Stamps not found in the database can be scanned and added manually. Built-in online search connects users to live listings on eBay, Delcampe, and HipStamp, making it easy to source missing items or price stamps for sale. Advanced sorting and filtering by status, country, series, year, keywords, and more keep even the largest collections organized. Stamp Mate Mobile is free to download with optional in-app purchases, and is available in 11 languages to serve an international collecting community.
Key Features
- Automatic Stamp Import via Colnect API: Search and auto-populate stamp details from a database of over 1,100,000 stamps across 1,171 countries, including images, names, series, and year of issue.
- Multi-Device Cloud Synchronization: Keep your collection in sync across iPhone, iPad, and desktop devices through seamless cloud data transfer.
- Status & Inventory Management: Tag stamps as Have, Wish, Trade, or Sell; manage quantities by condition; and log purchase, sale, and swap transactions per stamp.
- Online Marketplace Search: Search live listings on eBay, Delcampe, and HipStamp directly from the app to find missing stamps or research market values.
- Advanced Filtering & Sorting: Filter and sort your entire collection by status, country, series, issued year, keywords, group, and more for quick access to any stamp.
Use Cases
- Cataloging and organizing a personal stamp collection using automatic data import from the Colnect database of 1.1M+ stamps.
- Tracking stamps available for trade or sale, with detailed condition, quantity, and pricing information for each item.
- Importing an existing Colnect account's collection data into the mobile app to manage everything from a smartphone or tablet.
- Researching market prices and sourcing missing stamps by searching live eBay, Delcampe, and HipStamp listings directly within the app.
- Maintaining a complete transaction history of all stamp purchases, sales, and swaps for accounting and collection valuation purposes.
Pros
- Massive Stamp Database: Access to 1.1M+ stamps from 1,171 countries via Colnect API drastically reduces manual data entry and covers virtually any collection.
- Comprehensive Collection Tracking: Tracks quantities, conditions, prices, album locations, purchases, sales, and swaps — giving collectors a full picture of their inventory.
- Multi-Language Support: Available in 11 languages, making it accessible to stamp collectors around the world.
Cons
- Reported UI Usability Issues: User reviews cite an unfriendly interface with tiny buttons, no typing input for searches, and no auto-remembered settings, making navigation slow.
- In-App Purchase Reliability: Multiple users have reported that the Restore Purchase function does not work, and that developer support response is slow or absent.
- iOS Only: The app is limited to iPhone and iPad; there is no native Android version, limiting accessibility for non-Apple users.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stamp Mate Mobile?
Stamp Mate Mobile is an iOS app for philatelists that helps you manage your stamp collection, wishlist, selling list, and swap records. It integrates with the Colnect database to auto-import stamp data and syncs your collection across devices via the cloud.
How does automatic stamp import work?
The app uses the Colnect API to let you search by country, keyword, or year of issue. Matching stamps are returned with full details — image, name, country, series, and issue year — which can be added to your collection in one tap.
Can I use Stamp Mate Mobile on multiple devices?
Yes. Cloud synchronization allows you to keep your stamp collection data consistent across multiple iPhone and iPad devices, and transfer it to desktop apps as well.
What if a stamp isn't in the Colnect database?
You can scan the stamp and add it manually with your own details. All personal fields — album, location, quantity, price, estimated value — are available for manually added stamps too.
Does the app support searching for stamps to buy or sell online?
Yes. The app includes a built-in online search feature that queries live listings on eBay, Delcampe, and HipStamp, so you can find stamps to purchase or check market prices without leaving the app.
