# Discogs vs X103.9

The clearest difference is rating: Discogs at 4.8 against X103.9's 3.0. Discogs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (67K vs 2). X103.9's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 3.0. 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. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Discogs's written reviews are positive against 67% of X103.9's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Discogs ships an update monthly, X103.9 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discogs | X103.9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discogs/id1036449551/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x1039/id1320943771/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 89 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zink Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036449550) | [Bahakel Communication Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164127508) |

## What reviewers say

### Discogs

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

**Currently charting:** #140 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


### X103.9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x1039/id1320943771)

Listen to your favorite alternative radio station live, anywhere you go. Access unique content, local news, and contests from Colorado Springs. Discover new bands and artists with this free app.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Local news updates, Contest information, Music discovery, On-the-go listening

**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 X103.9 free?

X103.9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Discogs or X103.9?

Discogs is rated higher. Discogs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while X103.9 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Discogs or X103.9 have ads?

X103.9 shows ads; Discogs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Discogs or X103.9?

Discogs ships an update monthly, and X103.9 every 5 months. Most recently, Discogs was updated on October 21, 2026 and X103.9 on October 20, 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.*