# VinylLens: Record Value — Vinyl Scanner & Album Grading

> Scan vinyl center labels to identify pressings, estimate value, and grade condition. (iPhone/iPad app by 懿峰 吕.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyllens-record-value/id6780150566 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [懿峰 吕](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890054093)
- Category: Reference, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian and 16 more
- Released: 2026-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyllens-record-value/id6780150566/reviews.md

## What is VinylLens?

Two copies of the same album can differ in value by ten times or more — the pressing is everything. Aim VinylLens at the center label of an LP or a 45, and it pins down the exact pressing, estimates what that copy is worth today, grades its condition, and keeps your whole shelf organized in one place.

WHY VINYL COLLECTORS REACH FOR IT

Identify the pressing, not just the title.
Two copies of the same album are rarely worth the same. Where and when a record was pressed — and the catalog number, label variation, and matrix details stamped on it — can swing its value many times over. VinylLens reads the center label and matches the most likely pressing, so you know the specific copy in your hands, not just the album name.

See an estimated value range.
Every match shows a market reference range so you have a realistic sense of worth before you buy at a fair, sell a duplicate, or trade. Set the condition grade and the range moves with it. These are reference estimates only — not appraisals, offers, or investment advice. Real sale prices depend on condition, demand, and where you sell.

Grade like a collector.
Condition drives a record's price more than almost anything else. VinylLens walks you through the standard sleeve-and-vinyl grades — Mint, Near Mint, Very Good Plus, Very Good, Good — so you grade your own records consistently and log the result beside every title.

Build a collection that stays with you.
Save every record you scan into a personal collection on your device. Track titles, pressings, conditions, and estimated values, sort and filter your shelves, and watch your collection's total reference value take shape as it grows. Earn collector medals as your crate fills.

Learn the craft, free.
VinylLens ships with in-app guides any collector can read without subscribing: how grading really works from Mint to Good, the five signs a record might be worth real money, how to read matrix and runout codes to spot a first pressing, why colored vinyl and pressing plants matter, and how to clean, sleeve, and store records so they last for decades.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Snap or pick a photo of the record's center label.
2. VinylLens matches the likely pressing and shows a confidence indicator — confirm it or change the version by hand.
3. Set the condition grade to refine the estimated value range.
4. Save it to your collection and keep digging.

PRIVACY YOU CAN READ
Your collection, scan history, and preferences live on your device. No accounts, no third-party trackers, no ad SDKs. When online recognition is on, the photo you scan is sent securely to our recognition service to look up the record and is never used for advertising or tracking. Full details are in the in-app Privacy Policy.

SUBSCRIPTION
VinylLens Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, offered weekly and annually (for example $9.99 per week or $59.99 per year; promotional annual pricing may be shown at times). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price and period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Prices may vary by region.

Terms of Use: https://vinyllens.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://vinyllens.app/privacy

Start with a single label — and find out what your records are really worth.

## Key features

- Identify specific record pressings
- Estimate record value
- Grade record condition
- Organize personal vinyl collection
- Track collection value
- Access free collector guides

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VinylLens Pro Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| VinylLens Pro Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| VinylLens Pro Annual Winback | $69.99 | per year |
| VinylLens Pro Annual Offer | $59.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about VinylLens

### What is VinylLens?

VinylLens is a mobile application designed for vinyl record collectors. It allows users to identify specific pressings of records by scanning their center labels, estimate the current market value of their records, and grade their condition. The app also helps users organize their entire vinyl collection digitally.

### How does VinylLens estimate record value?

VinylLens provides an estimated value range based on market references for the identified pressing and the user-set condition grade. These estimates are for reference only and not official appraisals. Actual sale prices can vary based on condition, demand, and the selling platform.

### Can VinylLens identify any record pressing?

VinylLens aims to identify the most likely pressing by analyzing the center label, catalog number, and other details. It provides a confidence indicator for matches and allows users to manually confirm or change the version if needed.

### What are the subscription options for VinylLens Pro?

VinylLens Pro is an auto-renewing subscription service offered on a weekly and annual basis. Pricing examples include $12.99 per week or $89.99 per year, with promotional annual pricing sometimes available. Payments are processed through your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation.

### Does VinylLens have ads?

No, VinylLens does not contain advertisements. The developers state that no ad SDKs are used, and scanned photos are only sent securely to their recognition service for lookup purposes, not for advertising or tracking.

### How does VinylLens handle user data and privacy?

Your collection, scan history, and preferences are stored locally on your device. VinylLens does not require accounts or use third-party trackers. When online recognition is active, scanned photos are sent securely for lookup and are not used for advertising or tracking.

### What is the update frequency for VinylLens?

VinylLens was last updated on July 24, 2026, with version 1.0.2. The app was initially released on July 13, 2026. Further update frequency details are not provided, but recent updates suggest ongoing development.

### What devices is VinylLens available on?

Based on the provided data, VinylLens is currently supported on iPhones. Information regarding Android or other device compatibility is not available.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-08-18

Minor bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-15

What's new in 1.1.0

- All-new guided first scan with an interactive identification demo
- Reveal-style results show the value range and condition context at a glance
- Clearer retry and error states during recognition
- Interface refinements throughout the app

Thank you for collecting with us. More improvements are on the way.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-24

Welcome to VinylLens 1.0.

- Scan a record's center label to identify its exact pressing
- See an estimated market value range that responds to condition
- Grade records on the standard Mint-to-Good collector scale
- Build and organize a personal collection on your device
- Read free guides on grading, value, first pressings, and care

This is our first release. We'd love your feedback — thank you for digging through the crates with us.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-14

• Your collection now features the photos you actually took
• Faster jump to our other collector apps
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.0 — 2026-07-13

No release notes.

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