# MC-Stamps

> Manage your collection of stamps. (Catalog of 160 000 stamps for 89 countries).

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ppsoft.mbc\_phila](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ppsoft.mbc_phila)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ppsoft.mbc_phila`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mobile Collections
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 55,286
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (286 ratings)
- **Version:** 17.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-15
- **First published:** 2013-09-20
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ppsoft.mbc_phila)
- **Website:** [http://www.mobilecollections.fr](http://www.mobilecollections.fr/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.mobilecollections.fr/index.php?type=legals&language=fr](http://www.mobilecollections.fr/index.php?type=legals&language=fr)

## Description

MC-Stamps is an advanced Chrome extension designed for philately enthusiasts to organize and manage their stamp collections efficiently. Featuring an extensive catalog of over 160,000 stamps across 89 countries, available in French, users can download and consult detailed stamp catalogs.

This extension allows you to manage your personal stamp catalog, including your collection, stamps available for sale, and stamps you want to acquire. With import/export capabilities compatible with PHILA-Collector and Excel files, MC-Stamps ensures seamless data management. Additionally, users can publish their catalogs and collections to MBC Cloud, providing access from multiple devices like smartphones and tablets. The sharing feature connects collectors, enabling buying and selling within the community. Note that downloading all 89 catalogs requires 2 GB of storage, which can be saved on your device's external memory.

## Rankings

- #286,979 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.ppsoft.mbc_phila.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

MC-Stamps offers a useful platform for stamp collectors, including editing and catalog synchronization features. However, users report incomplete and outdated catalogs, language barriers as many catalogs are not in English, and confusion over permissions requested by the app. The synchronization between desktop and mobile versions is unreliable. Additionally, while the app is free to download, many key features are behind paywalls, leading to user frustration.

### Pros

- Provides stamp cataloging features for collectors.
- Ability to edit and add stamps to catalogs.
- Supports international catalogs including British and USA ones.
- Concept of synchronizing desktop and mobile app.
- Includes premium version with additional features.

### Cons

- Many catalogs are incomplete or outdated, missing many stamps.
- App interface and catalogs are not in English, confusing non-French users.
- Requires unnecessary permissions such as Contacts access.
- Synchronization between desktop and app is problematic and inconsistent.
- Free download but major features require payment, leading to dissatisfaction.

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