Comparison

CD Scanner for Spotify vs LP Audiobook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CD Scanner for Spotify

Effortlessly import your CD, vinyl, and cassette collections into Spotify playlists by scanning barcodes. This app automates the process of finding and adding your physical music to your digital library, saving you time and hassle.

Highlights
  • Scan CD, vinyl, and cassette barcodes
  • Automatically add music to Spotify playlists
  • Import individual tracks if album unavailable
  • Fast and time-saving
  • Supports LP and cassette formats
Features
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Transform your CD and vinyl collection into Spotify playlists in seconds! Tired of manually searching for songs and albums on Spotify? With this app, effortlessly import your entire CD collection into your Spotify account with just a quick scan. How does it work? Simply scan the barcode on your compact disc, and watch as the app does the rest! It instantly finds the corresponding album or tracks and adds them to your Spotify playlists. No more tedious typing or searching for songs, artists, or albums – it’s all automated and seamless. Features You’ll Love: - Fast & Easy: Scan your CD barcode, and it’s done – quick and hassle-free. - Save Time: Forget manual searches. Our app streamlines the process so you can enjoy your music faster. - Smart Importing: If an album isn’t available on Spotify, our app goes the extra mile to locate individual tracks and add them to a playlist. - Comprehensive Compatibility: Perfect for rediscovering and enjoying your favorite CDs in the digital era. - LP and cassette support: The app will also scan vinyl and cassettes, if they carry a barcode Don’t let your CD and LP collection collect dust. Bring your music into the modern world and start listening on Spotify today. It’s simple, it’s fast, and it’s here to make your life easier. Download now and start scanning! Your music, your playlists – made effortless.

About

LP Audiobook

Features
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LP Audiobook is a local-first player for the audiobooks you already own. Drop in your m4b, mp3, m4a, FLAC, or other files and listen — no account, no subscription, nothing leaves your device. REAL CHAPTER SUPPORT • Reads embedded chapters from m4b files, including books split into multiple parts • Auto-groups files like "Book Name – Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3" into one continuous timeline • Jump between chapters from the player or the Now Playing card BUILT FOR LONG-FORM LISTENING • Smart Speed quietly trims pauses longer than a second, without changing the narrator's pacing • Per-book speed from 0.5x to 3x • EQ presets for voice clarity, bass reduction, treble lift, and warmth • Per-book volume boost up to +12 dB so quiet narrators come up to a comfortable level • Auto-balance scans new imports and pre-fills the right boost • Smart resume rewinds 5 seconds after a long pause so you don't lose the thread • Sleep timer with end-of-chapter mode and a gentle fade BOOKMARKS AND NOTES • Tap to drop a bookmark at any moment, with an optional note • Browse the list and jump back any time EVERY DEVICE, IN SYNC • iCloud syncs position, speed, EQ, volume, and bookmarks • The books themselves stay on each device, never uploaded • Apple Watch app for play, pause, and skip while your phone is away • CarPlay — your library on the dashboard with full transport and chapter skip • Route pill next to Chapters / Bookmarks shows where audio is going right now; a one-tap shortcut switches to CarPlay when wireless reconnects but iOS keeps audio on Bluetooth GET BOOKS IN • Drop files into the app via Finder file sharing on the Mac • Add Files… or Add Folder… from the picker • Edit title, author, narrator, and cover after import — pick a new cover from Photos, Files, or paste it from the clipboard • On Mac? The companion LP Audiobook Builder turns messy MP3 folders or chapter-less .m4b files into clean audiobooks ready for this app LISTENING STATS • Today, last 7 / 30 days, and all-time totals • 30-day daily chart and most-listened books PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No accounts, no analytics, no third-party SDKs • Your audiobooks stay on your devices; iCloud sync covers metadata only For people who own their audiobooks — ripped from CD, downloaded from a DRM-free retailer, or shared in the family. If your library is already on your computer and you'd rather not subscribe to a streaming service to hear it on your phone, this is the app.

Screenshots

CD Scanner for Spotify4 screens
LP Audiobook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LP Audiobook at every 2 weeks against CD Scanner for Spotify's every 3 months. CD Scanner for Spotify's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CD Scanner for Spotify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LP Audiobook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CD Scanner for Spotify ships an update every 3 months, LP Audiobook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
CD Scanner for Spotify versus LP Audiobook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCD Scanner for SpotifyLP Audiobook
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews10.8% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakayama.comJuergen Loos

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CD Scanner for Spotify

One-time1
  • Lifetime CD Scanning$3.99
1 purchases

LP Audiobook

One-time1
  • LP Audiobook Pro (Lifetime)$1.99

Questions

Is CD Scanner for Spotify free?
CD Scanner for Spotify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LP Audiobook free?
LP Audiobook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CD Scanner for Spotify or LP Audiobook have ads?
Neither CD Scanner for Spotify nor LP Audiobook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CD Scanner for Spotify or LP Audiobook?
CD Scanner for Spotify ships an update every 3 months, and LP Audiobook every 2 weeks. Most recently, CD Scanner for Spotify was updated on September 28, 2026 and LP Audiobook on October 28, 2026.

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