# Discogs vs Thunder Kiss

The clearest difference is monetization model: Thunder Kiss at free against Discogs's free with in-app purchases. Thunder Kiss also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Discogs's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 2) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads 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.

Thunder Kiss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discogs has 67K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Discogs ships an update monthly, Thunder Kiss every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discogs | Thunder Kiss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discogs/id1036449551/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-kiss/id1288800707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 89 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zink Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036449550) | [Broadtime](https://appshunter.io/developer/494998393) |

## What reviewers say

### Discogs

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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


### Thunder Kiss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-kiss/id1288800707)

Scan product barcodes in-store to preview them on your phone. Access news, events, offers, and promotions. Create wishlists or place orders directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for product previews, Access store news and events, Receive special offers and promotions, Order products directly, Create product wishlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discogs free?

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

### Is Thunder Kiss free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Discogs or Thunder Kiss?

Thunder Kiss is rated higher. Discogs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Thunder Kiss averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Discogs or Thunder Kiss have ads?

Neither Discogs nor Thunder Kiss shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Discogs or Thunder Kiss?

Discogs ships an update monthly, and Thunder Kiss every 2 months. Most recently, Discogs was updated on October 22, 2026 and Thunder Kiss on September 24, 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.*