# Discogs vs Salzer's Records

The clearest difference is monetization model: Salzer's Records at free against Discogs's free with in-app purchases. Salzer's Records also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Discogs's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Discogs against 4.7 for Salzer's Records. 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.

Discogs ships an update every 3 weeks, Salzer's Records every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discogs | Salzer's Records |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discogs/id1036449551/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salzers-records/id1288866119/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 90 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:** #132 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


### Salzer's Records

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salzers-records/id1288866119)

This app acts as a shopping companion for a record store, allowing you to scan product barcodes with your camera to preview items on your phone. You can also listen to music, receive news and offers, and manage orders or wishlists.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for product preview, In-store music listening, News, events, and offers, Order and wishlist management, Website integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discogs free?

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

### Is Salzer's Records free?

Salzer's Records is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Discogs or Salzer's Records?

Discogs is rated higher. Discogs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Salzer's Records averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Discogs or Salzer's Records have ads?

Neither Discogs nor Salzer's Records shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Discogs or Salzer's Records?

Discogs ships an update every 3 weeks, and Salzer's Records every 2 months. Most recently, Discogs was updated on October 24, 2026 and Salzer's Records on October 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.*