Movie server maker Kaleidescape today announced the availability of a free app for iPhone that simplifies the movie-shopping experience for Kaleidescape customers. The app scans a DVD or Blu-ray Disc barcode, and then displays whether or not that title is on the owner's Kaleidescape System, and if so, in what format. This eliminates the frustration of buying a movie only to find out later that you already own it. The app also provides information from the exclusive Kaleidescape Movie Guide, including a brief synopsis and details such as director, cast, aspect ratio, running time, and rating. The Kaleidescape Movie Guide has recently been expanded to include more than 4,000 Blu-ray Disc titles.

The Kaleidescape app for iPhone recognizes UPC barcodes, and is designed for use by Kaleidescape customers in the US. The app can be downloaded here.