How Scanning Works
Point your camera at VHS tape spines or covers and take up to 5 photos per scan. Rewind identifies the titles and runs them through all your active reviewers. Five built-in reviewers evaluate every tape, and if you've built a custom taste profile, it joins as a sixth.
You can also add photos from your photo library or type titles manually from the Scan tab.
Scan Results
Each tape gets a YES, MAYBE, or NO recommendation with reasoning. Tapes already in your collection are marked OWNED. Tapes on your want list are marked WANTED. If the title couldn't be read clearly, it's marked UNCLEAR.
If the app is backgrounded during a scan, it continues processing in the background and notifies you when results are ready.
Collection & Want List
Add tapes to your collection or want list from scan results, recommendations, or by searching the title database. Your collection data is stored locally on your device.
Custom Taste Profiles
Build a custom taste profile from the Taste tab. Select movies you love, set exclusions, add favorite directors, and Rewind generates a personalized reviewer that evaluates alongside the five built-in reviewers, with its own weekly recommendations.
Troubleshooting
If a scan fails or times out, try again. The app will automatically retry background scans. For best results, make sure tape spines are well-lit and readable in your photos.
If the app can't access your camera, check Settings > Rewind > Camera on your device.
To clear your scan history or collection data, go to the Taste tab, tap the gear icon, and use the data management options in Settings.
Contact
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