# VinylBox: Vinyl & CD Collector — user reviews > 174 indexed App Store user reviews of VinylBox by Daven Gomes, rated 4.70/5 from 2,799 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinylbox-vinyl-and-cd-collector/id1212071750/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinylbox-vinyl-and-cd-collector/id1212071750.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,357 · 4★ 264 · 3★ 84 · 2★ 26 · 1★ 68 ## What do users think of VinylBox? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to use - 🚀 Barcode scanning - 🚀 Integrates with Discogs - 👍 Clean and organized interface - 👍 Helpful for cataloging vinyl collection - 💡 Estimates collection value **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes frequently - 🐛 Search functionality issues - 🐛 Buggy and unreliable - 🔒 Subscription-based model - 👎 Limited free version functionality **Commonly reported bugs** - Barcode scanner not working - Folders not updating properly - Search filters not resetting correctly - Unable to add or delete records **Most requested features** - Allow adding albums to multiple folders - Improve search and filtering options - Add ability to sort collection by various criteria - Integrate user comments from Discogs - Provide a one-time purchase option instead of subscription ## Newest reviews (13 of 174) ### 4/5 — Arbeitet sehr gut ! *2026-07-20* Ich finde VinylBox sehr schön. Macht was sie soll, gescannte Platten werden Problemlos zu Discogs hinzugefügt ### 3/5 — Very expensive for what it is. *2026-05-26* App works good enough, but the subscription prices are so high. I’ll be looking for a more reasonable app to replace this one. ### 4/5 — My Go-To *2026-05-08* Love that it fully syncs to Discogs. I prefer this as my primary app to catalogue/track my collection because the user interface is way cleaner and more intuitive. The occasional/rare minor glitches happen, but still well worth the price for me. Just wish you could customize the home dashboard, data insights, and some misc field features slightly more. ### 3/5 — It’s ok, but doesn’t speed things up. *2026-04-12* The app works fine but doesn’t really speed up the process of listing items on Discogs which is kind of the purpose. I think the app could be better designed so thar it better matches that workflow. I want to identify my version and price it to sell as quickly as possible. At the moment that means digging into listings because the suggested prices are often inaccurate or out of date. Also it should consider sold prices, otherwise I’m stuck with a load of inventory that doesn’t sell. It’s really a time thing so if they can speed it up I would give it a go again. ### 3/5 — No better than Discogs. *2026-03-21, version 3.6.3* This is so basic, nothing to note. Has a few decent features, but really it’s no different than Discogs and Discogs is free. It’s more streamlined and colorful, but definitely not worth the $22 a month. Skip it. ### 4/5 — needs an option to change the added on date *2026-01-04* i love all of the features BUT i’ve been collecting for over six years, and just downloaded yesterday. not knowing that changing it later wouldn’t be possible, all sixty something records are tagged for yesterday **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! Unfortunately this is a limitation on Discogs’ end - there is no ready-made option for a custom “Date Added” field. However, I’m currently working on an update that will enable this, but will require a few extra steps. If you’d like to know more or join the beta, please get in touch at contact@vinylbox.app - thanks! ### 2/5 — Bugs. Lots of bugs. *2025-12-04, version 3.4.1* So I’ve been supporting this app for a while—and while it’s always been mid when it comes to the scan function, it HAS gotten better. However, there’s been some issues since today 12/04/2025. 1) I was only able to add just a few of my vinyls before the app decided I COULDN’T delete a vinyl I added by mistake. A 404 error kept coming up. Now it’s just sitting in my collection. It’s annoying. 2) the lag on adding vinyls are terrible, and nothing in my categories are saving, even though I’ve tried editing multiple times. I’ve been using this app since late 2023/early 2024, and I want to continue. However, these bugs have been preventing me from using it right. ### 3/5 — No pictures at all *2025-10-16* Can’t see any picture in the app. No covers, only text. Is it possible to fix? **Developer response:** Hi, thanks for your feedback. Could you reach out by going to VinylBox > Settings > Help & Contact, please? I’d love to get this fixed for you! ### 2/5 — Seems like it would be good but.. *2025-06-30* This feels like it would be a good app with a good interface and features but whenever I try to do anything in it, instead of actually doing what I want it to do, it just gives me a pop up telling me to get the premium subscription. Like, I get that you need to pay the bills but at least let me understand what you can do before you try to get money out of me. **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! Which features would you like a trial for? I’m experimenting with what balance works best, and I understand some parts may be too restrictive. Please reach out at contact@vinylbox.app - I’d love to know! ### 1/5 — Wants your money *2025-04-19, version 3.0.2* I like how it’s set up but you can’t do anything if you don’t get pro. Literally defeats the purpose if I can only put in one vinyl with out paying ### 2/5 — Camera can not focus with macro *2025-04-03, version 2.10.5* First barcode scan worked, but it failed on the second due to the app not using the macro lens. It fails in its primary purpose ### 3/5 — Great looking app but search is horrible *2025-02-15* I only have 425 items in my collection but I cannot search by artist. When I’m in My Vinylbox and search, it says, no results found in my vinylbox. I paid for the app a few years ago and the larger my collection gets, the less useful it is. I downloaded it thinking it was a better looking app than Discogs and while that may be so, its functionality is subpar. **Developer response:** Hi, a new update is now available that allows you to search your entire collection, which will fix this issue. Thanks for your feedback! If you'd like any more support please reach out at contact@vinylbox.app ### 1/5 — Not everything needs a subscription!! *2024-11-27, version 2.10.1* Its a good app, but no need for monthly payments… why not just make it a once time purchase if you’re charging at all ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Loved this app till *2026-06-25, version 3.11* I’ve been using VinylBox for a very long time and loved it however, starting yesterday I started getting “ please authentic as owner” error with no way to fix it. 😢 ### 1/5 — Enough is enough. *2026-06-06, version 3.11* Enough with the subscriptions already. Can we please get a standalone price for lifetime? ### 1/5 — Cash grab *2026-01-05, version 3.5.1* This used to be a reasonably priced app but now it’s over £70 for 12 months WTF!! Won’t be renewing my subscription ### 1/5 — Poorons *2025-12-20, version 3.5.0* Makes you pay for the most basic app ### 1/5 — MAJ catastrophique ! *2025-12-11* J’adorais cette app, mais la dernière mise à jour a ôté les 3/4 de mes données renseignées!! Fuyez! C’est une honte absolue. J’ai perdu ce que j’ai mis des mois à renseigner en termes de notes. Au secours! J’ai perdu toutes mes infos **Developer response:** Veuillez nous contacter à l'adresse contact@vinylbox.app ; vos données sont sauvegardées et ne sont pas perdues. Je souhaite résoudre ce problème pour vous ! :) ### 1/5 — Of no use *2025-07-29* 1st time ever that an application crashes on my MacBook every time „settings“ is selected ### 1/5 — Used to work well *2025-07-05, version 3.1.2* This used to work great, now it will close after entering a few numbers and letters or even when clearing the search bar for the next energy. Don’t waste your money. Just use Discogs directly. I will be canceling my paid membership and moving to something that works. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-06-27, version 3.1.0* You scan a disc and it says inventoried and then doesn’t show up anywhere? The app is worthless. ### 1/5 — Tired of subscriptions *2025-05-30, version 3.0.5* No more app subscriptions, I’d be happy to pay $20 or whatever for full access to the software, everything requiring some kind of indefinite commitment is a terrible idea. Immediately deleting this app. ### 1/5 — Paying for the most basic uses of a vinyl collector app. *2025-05-30* This app isn’t special and if you want to use any features like just simply adding a vinyl to your digital collection or adding stuff to a wish list, it’s a subscription feature. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing *2025-12-09, version 3.4.2* It’s amazing lol ### 5/5 — Worth The Money! *2025-06-09* I have been using this app for several days and am truly amazed at how simple it is to use. Prior to purchasing this app I spent long hours trying to organize my vinyl. This app makes it so easy! I highly recommend it! ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-05-02* Have been using this app for a long time - far better than Discogs own. **Developer response:** Hi André, thanks for your review! A new version of VinylBox (3.0.3) is now available that saves your folder sorting and expanded selections. If you have any other feedback, please reach out at contact@vinylbox.app - thanks! ### 5/5 — New updates are awful *2025-04-20* What was the point of that. Terrible changes **Developer response:** Sorry to hear you dislike the new update of VinylBox! May I know what in particular you do not like? Please reach out at contact@vinylbox.com and we can sort something out! ### 5/5 — Discogs on the go *2025-04-13, version 3.0* The latest updates are great! Loving the new experience of lists and searching. Insights about my collection are fun. Very happy Pro user for the last few years. ### 5/5 — Honestly one of my favorite iPhone apps *2025-01-16, version 2.10.3* This app has been phenomenal. I recently reinventoried my collection and this app made it a breeze!!! ### 5/5 — Highly recommended app to organize your vinyl *2025-01-15* i’m really happy with this app. It’s great to organize and track my vinyl and seamlessly integrates with Discogs for tracking everything I need. Incredible customer service as well when an issue popped up. If you use an app to help you track your collection this is the one to use **Developer response:** Thank you for your review! ### 5/5 — A must for a vinyl collector *2024-08-19* Brilliant app does everything thing I need to help me keep across my collection. Would recommend. **Developer response:** Thanks for your review! ### 5/5 — App is fixed! *2024-08-12, version 2.9.3* The problem of only been able to see half of the records has been fixed! Thank you so much! ### 5/5 — Review *2024-08-05* A great app and extremely useful There are a few missing items. Certain labels seem to be worse than others It would be ideal if there was a quicker way of scanning your list, alphabetically too. But I wouldn’t be without it. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-05.*