# Discogs vs The Record Exchange

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Record Exchange at 100% against Discogs's 40%. The Record Exchange also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Discogs's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 3) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

The Record Exchange 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Discogs's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Record Exchange's.

Discogs ships an update monthly, The Record Exchange every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discogs | The Record Exchange |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discogs/id1036449551/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-record-exchange/id1288844151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | **#138** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 22 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:** #138 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 Record Exchange

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-record-exchange/id1288844151)

Scan product barcodes in-store to preview items on your phone. Listen to music, access news, events, and promotions. Create wishlists and order products directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for product preview, In-app product listening, News, events, and promotions, Order and wishlist products, Mobile shopping companion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discogs free?

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

### Is The Record Exchange free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Discogs or The Record Exchange?

The Record Exchange is rated higher. Discogs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while The Record Exchange averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Discogs or The Record Exchange have ads?

Neither Discogs nor The Record Exchange shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Discogs or The Record Exchange?

Discogs ships an update monthly, and The Record Exchange every 2 months. Most recently, Discogs was updated on September 30, 2026 and The Record Exchange on June 1, 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.*