# Discogs vs The Boombox

The clearest difference is rating: Discogs at 4.8 against The Boombox's 4.0. Discogs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (67K vs 1). The Boombox's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Discogs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discogs has 67K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Discogs ships an update every 3 weeks, The Boombox every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discogs | The Boombox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discogs/id1036449551/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boombox/id1160458090/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zink Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036449550) | [Townsquare Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433762450) |

## What reviewers say

### Discogs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discogs/id1036449551)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive music database
- 🔍 Useful barcode scanning feature
- 🗂️ Effective cataloging of music collection
- 💰 Helpful for finding rare/limited releases
- 🛒 Convenient marketplace for buying/selling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
- 🗂️ Clunky navigation and collection management
- 🔄 Inconsistent user experience between app and website
- 🔒 Security concerns with account access

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### The Boombox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boombox/id1160458090)

Stay updated with the latest in hip-hop and R&B music. Discover new artists, breaking news, classic albums, and watch music videos. Save articles for offline reading and share content with friends.

**Highlights:** Latest hip-hop and R&B news, New music and video premieres, Concert highlights, Offline article saving, Social sharing, AirPlay support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discogs free?

Discogs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Boombox free?

The Boombox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Discogs or The Boombox?

Discogs is rated higher. Discogs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while The Boombox averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Discogs or The Boombox have ads?

The Boombox shows ads; Discogs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Discogs or The Boombox?

Discogs ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Boombox every 3 months. Most recently, Discogs was updated on October 28, 2026 and The Boombox on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*