# Wax for iPhone — Own Your Record Collection

> Comprehensive app for cataloging and organizing music collections, especially vinyl. (iPhone/iPad app by Richard Myers.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wax-for-iphone/id988756993 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Richard Myers](https://appshunter.io/developer/988756992)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 144 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.1 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wax-for-iphone/id988756993/reviews.md

## What is Wax for iPhone?

Wax is the only record collecting app that lets you edit every detail of the records you own, from the artwork to the price you paid, and even enter a record manually that doesn't exist in any record collecting database online. Search for records, add them to your collection, and let them tell a story.

Customize every detail about each album and organize them how you please. You got that 7" at a show in a college basement in '96? Make a note of that. How about that limited edition LP - what number is yours? And what about your friend's band's test press - not in any database online? Add it to your collection manually. And if it's not in your collection, but you want it to be? Just put that in your Grab List instead. 

Furthermore, your collection deserves to be organized better than "I have this record" or "I don't have this record". With Crates, you can organize your records into groups based on any criteria you please. Maybe you want to be able to see all your soundtracks at a glance, or everything you have released by your favorite label, or by bands from your city? Either set up a series of rules in a Smart Crate, which will always be up to date with whatever records match those rules, or curate the records manually with a regular Crate - either way, organize your collection how you want to. 

Lastly - Wax isn't just for vinyl. With a $2.99 in-app purchase, Wax will let you search for and add music media of any format. 

Don't just check off the records you have. It's your collection - own it. 

Features:

- Take your record collection with you - no more buying duplicate albums
- Remember records you want to buy via your Grab List
- Add your records by barcode scan, manual entry, or artist, album, catalog number, or record label searches
- Retrieve (and edit) every detail about all the records you own
- Organize your records into Crates by whatever criteria you please
- Create a series of rules to populate Smart Crates, always updated with exactly the records that match those rules
- Get estimated values of records, based on condition, and add the price you paid to see how it matches up with what it's worth
- Sync and back up your Collection, Grab Lists, and Crates via iCloud
- Catalog your entire collection (not just vinyl) via an In-App Purchase
- Can't decide what to listen to? Shake your device to select a random record
- Import your collection from Discogs
- Quickly search for a record from your home screen (3D-touch enabled devices only)
- Export your Collection and Grab List to text and JSON via email

If you have questions, please send us a message, check out our FAQ (https://ownyourrecords.com/faq), or tweet us at @OwnYourRecords.

## Key features

- Edit every detail of owned records
- Manually add records not in databases
- Organize records into custom 'Crates'
- Create 'Smart Crates' with rule-based organization
- Track purchase price and estimated value
- Add other music media formats via in-app purchase
- Sync collection via iCloud

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Media Types | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Very Generous Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Extremely Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wax-for-iphone/id988756993/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Big error!!!

*2021-06-24, version 2.5.0*

I had about 500 records on the Wax app on my iPhone. I installed it on my iPad and turned on iCloud sync, and my entire collection disappeared!!! How do I get it back?  Bot sure this has been corrected before going back and trying this again. Luckily, I have since learned that my iPad still is the collection, so I have kept it offline so that it does not update.

### 5/5 — Amazing app for record collectors

*2021-02-26, version 2.5.0*

Also the developer is very handsome.

### 3/5 — Wac

*2020-12-19, version 2.5.0*

So far it kinda works, it left a lot of titles off when I uploaded my collection from Discogs and seems to confuse artists such as howling wolf became howling wolf’s band. Doesn’t seem to be anyway to print out the collection so it looks like I’ll need to re list the whole collection rather then have a list to check entries off. Also no support seems to be available but I could of missed a link.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2020-11-13, version 2.5.0*

Easy interface

### 1/5 — Very disappointed

*2020-05-28, version 2.5.0*

I have a large record collection and I want to organize them to track what I own. I read all the reviews and was excited......but soon discovered a disorganized convoluted system nearly impossible to navigate. I spent twenty minutes looking for US releases of Springsteen.........couldn’t find them. Same with Billy Joel, Zeppelin is a hodge podge. Feels like a site dedicated to people who like to show off their imports, not organize their collection so they don’t buy “Live at Leads” on accident again....might be useful to divide releases by country within artist, or maybe I just never found out how to do this. Anyway.....

### 3/5 — Crashes when tipping

*2020-05-07*

I tried to leave a tip but the app kept crashing on purchase, so I guess I’ll leave this review instead. I otherwise love the design and functionality, although an iPadOS app would be nice. ☺️

### 2/5 — Good concept

*2020-01-27, version 2.5.0*

If you are using discogs as your primary catalog, this app is no good. Each time you import, it brings in all albums again. So it doubles, triples, etc. the look and feel is great, but definitely need improvement.

### 5/5 — Uggghh

*2020-01-21, version 2.5.0*

Constantly spins busy while scanning bar codes the first few times. Have to close out of app and try two or three times. Can't find bar codes a lot of the time. No way to fast scroll through collection...should have a letter tab at top to quickly go there.

### 4/5 — Sharp Looking App!

*2019-07-02, version 2.5.0*

The app looks really good, love the interface and usability.  My only gripe is the search function.  There is no way, that I’ve found, to filter down the search.  Try to sort through to find your pressing of a Beatles or Zeppelin album!  Need some sort of function to be able to filter the results down!  Otherwise great app.  I love the Crates idea and the random album feature!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2019-04-19, version 2.4.0*

I have catalogized my whole collection in Discogs, this app is useless for me because the Discogs import does not work at all (and yes, I have set my collection to „public“).

## Frequently asked questions about Wax for iPhone

### What does this app do?

This app is designed to help you meticulously catalog your entire music collection, with a strong focus on vinyl records. You can add details about each item, organize them into custom groups, track purchase history, and even add records that aren't found in any existing database. It aims to let you truly 'own' your collection by customizing every aspect.

### How can I organize my collection?

The app offers a flexible organization system using 'Crates'. You can create regular Crates to manually group records by any criteria you choose, such as genre, label, or origin. Additionally, 'Smart Crates' allow you to set up a series of rules, and the app will automatically populate these crates with records that match your criteria, ensuring your organization is always up-to-date.

### Is this app free to use?

The core functionality of the app, including cataloging vinyl records and organizing them, is free. However, to expand its capabilities to include searching for and adding music media of any format beyond vinyl, there is a $2.99 in-app purchase required.

### What types of music media can I catalog?

The app is primarily built for cataloging vinyl records, allowing you to edit every detail. With a $2.99 in-app purchase, you can also search for and add music media of any format, effectively cataloging your entire music collection, not just vinyl.

### Can I import my existing collection?

Yes, the app supports importing your collection from Discogs, a popular platform for music collectors. This feature allows you to easily transfer your existing catalog into this app, saving you the effort of manually entering everything again.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.0 — 2019-04-23

- Recent searches are now shown in the "Search" view for quicker bulk entry and those accidental left swipes
- Minor bug fixes and UI / UX fixes

### 2.4.0 — 2018-06-22

- New! While viewing a record, tap "Pricing" to set the amount you paid and see how it matches up with that record's value
- Fixed a bug that wouldn't let you save a Smart Crate
- Minor bug fixes, UI / UX fixes, and performance improvements

### 2.3.1 — 2018-06-07

Just a little bug fix to make sure you're not being prompted to leave a review over and over!

### 2.3 — 2018-06-06

Introduced a "What's New" screen to notify users of significant updates
Edit album art by just long pressing and pasting from the clipboard
Thumbnails for custom album art is now compressed and resized better
Fixed an issue where searches wouldn't time out when you have no internet connection
Fixed an issue where you could get stuck if you tried to add a record manually without an album or artist name
Fixed an issue where you could get stuck if you canceled a barcode scan
Crates should scroll a little faster
Several small UI/UX updates

### 2.2.1 — 2018-04-27

Fixed an issue where album artwork in a Crate might be wrong.

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## More apps by Richard Myers

- [Castor: Movie Database](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castor-movie-database/id6448584969)

All apps by Richard Myers: https://appshunter.io/developer/988756992

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