RPM vs Discogs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RPM
This app measures the real-time speed accuracy of your turntable, displaying variations like wow and flutter graphically. It helps you identify and correct speed inconsistencies for optimal audio playback. Features include a history log and a unique visualization of inaccuracies around the vinyl center.
- Real-time RPM speed variation display
- Wow/flutter accuracy percentage
- Graphical wow/flutter analysis
- Worldwide turntable accuracy database
- History log for test sessions
- Heat map visualization of inaccuracies
- Calibration mode for gyroscope accuracy
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The best Turntable RPM accuracy test mobile app available. See the RPM speed variations, know as wow/flutter, of your turntable in real time graphics like you've never seen before, continuous display makes it easy to make adjustments as necessary if your turntable allows it. Test the RPM speed and wow/flutter accuracy of your turntable, whether 16, 33 1/3, 45, or 78. And now with the Worldwide RPM Turntable Accuracy Database you can research what other RPM users are finding out about their turntable's accuracy and what they think of them. ● RPM is proud to be recommended by Rega Research Ltd, makers of some of the best turntables in the world. ● Great review by Techmoan on Youtube ● Used in high end TT reviews in Stereophile magazine See the wow/flutter accuracy as the max % deviation from the average rpm of the turntable, as well as graphically in the chart. Save all your rpm test sessions to the history log for review or sharing later. RPM uses the gyroscope in your iPhone to determine the rotation speed of your turntable, automatically determines which speed setting you're on, and reports how accurate it is. Simply place your iPhone on your turntable, close to the centre but doesn't have to be over the centre spindle. As the iPhone rotates the display will remain stationary from your perspective for easy reading. The UNIQUE feature of RPM is that it shows a scrolling graph of the rpm accuracy variation over time, this shows wow/flutter effects, especially those associated with the turntable not being level, belt wear, etc. You can even detect the small drag caused by the stylus resting in the grooves of the record. The most recent amazing new innovative feature is to visualise wow and flutter variations plotted around the vinyl centre to show a heat map of exactly where in the turntable rotation inaccuracies occur. There are many ways of testing the average RPM of your turntable, some turntables even have this built in, however there is no other practical way of showing the wow/flutter variation over time than RPM. The history graph parameters can be customised to: - Set the moving average sample size. - Accuracy at which to turn the rpm circle sold green. - Set a duration after which the display updates will freeze so they can continue to be read after the turntable is stopped. The RPM realtime display is reliant on the iPhones gyroscope accuracy, if you suspect yours isn't quite right then you can now use Calibration Mode to auto test and then apply any necessary correction in real time. This auto calibration uses the compass to count the turntable revolutions, if you have an older iPhone (not iPhone 6S or newer) then this may be unreliable, in this case you can still add your own multiplier if you have done an independent calibration. Extensive testing means we're now confident that using RPM can help you setup your turntable to be within 0.1% of its target RPM, assuming your turntable can be adjusted and is itself stable within that tolerance of course. The World RPM Turntable Performance Database now has over 10,000 submissions from RPM users worldwide to build the ultimate resource for researching the most accurate turntables out there. Upgrade to join in and upload your own turntable data, go to Settings and make sure you have the Freeze time set then do an RPM session as normal. At the end of the time you will be asked to name your session after which you will have the option to also upload it to the World DB. You can always upload from History later too. Upgrade to enable unlimited measurements, continuous display, all settings, all speeds, no ads.
Discogs
Catalog your physical music collection, discover new releases, and shop for vinyl, CDs, and more. Track your wantlist, compare prices from global sellers, and get personalized listening suggestions based on your collection.
- Catalog music collection
- Search millions of artists/albums
- Find albums by barcode
- Shop vinyl, CDs, cassettes
- Compare prices from sellers
- Track wantlist and get notifications
- Get collection value estimates
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The official Discogs App is the best way to catalog your music collection, find that hidden gem, check pricing and buy music from the world’s largest discography of physical music. Explore a Rich Universe of Music • Search millions of artists and albums. • Find an album by its barcode. • Stay informed about the latest events, artists, albums and genres you love. • View trending albums, most collected and most wanted by Discogs users. Catalog your Collection • Keep track of the albums you own. • Share with your friends. • Let your Collection make listening suggestions for you. Buy the Music you Love from Anywhere • Shop for vinyl records, CDs, cassettes and more. • Compare prices. • Browse the inventory of thousands of sellers worldwide. Track your Wantlist • Keep tabs on the albums you’re looking for. • Receive notifications about new listings. • Reference your Wantlist while record shopping. Hey it’s your Discogs! • Edit your profile. • Quickly check your Collection value. • See albums you have recently added to your Wantlist and Collection. • Manage your Discogs orders. Join our Community! • Discogs: www.discogs.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/Discogs • Instagram: www.instagram.com/Discogs • Twitter: www.twitter.com/Discogs For Feedback and Help • Share your thoughts: app@discogs.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Discogs at none against RPM's 1. Discogs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). RPM's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 17.0). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RPM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Discogs asks for nothing beyond the download.
Discogs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discogs has 67K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of RPM's written reviews are positive against 40% of Discogs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
RPM ships an update every 2 months, Discogs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RPM | Discogs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.7K ratings) | 4.8 (67K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews — better | 40.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | 67K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #151 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Philip Broder | Zink Media LLC |
Customer experience
RPM
Discogs
User reviews
RPM
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate speed measurements
- 💡 Helpful for calibrating turntables
- 🔒 Works as advertised
Room to improve
- 🔒 Limited free trial
- 💰 Expensive paid version
- 🐛 Inaccurate measurements on some devices
- 🤖 Constant upgrade prompts
Discogs
From 67K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📚 Comprehensive music database
- 🔍 Useful barcode scanning feature
- 🗂️ Effective cataloging of music collection
- 💰 Helpful for finding rare/limited releases
- 🛒 Convenient marketplace for buying/selling
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
- 🗂️ Clunky navigation and collection management
- 🔄 Inconsistent user experience between app and website
- 🔒 Security concerns with account access
Bugs and requests
RPM
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes or crashes during use
- Measurements not updating properly
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to save measurement history
- More detailed wow and flutter analysis
- Improved calibration tools
Discogs
Reported bugs
4 issues- Repeated log-outs and login issues
- Inconsistent display of album details and metadata
- Unreliable barcode scanning and album addition
- Glitches when navigating search results and collections
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to sort and filter collection by various criteria
- Integration of seller reviews and ratings
- Push notifications for new listings of wanted items
- Improved browsing and searching of seller inventories
- Seamless in-app purchasing and order tracking
In-app purchases
RPM
- Upgrades + remove ads.$14.99
Discogs
No in-app purchases








