Discogs vs UnitedMasters
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Discogs
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.
- 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
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The official Discogs App is the best way to catalog your music collection, find that hidden gem, check pricing and buy music from the world’s largest discography of physical music. Explore a Rich Universe of Music • Search millions of artists and albums. • Find an album by its barcode. • Stay informed about the latest events, artists, albums and genres you love. • View trending albums, most collected and most wanted by Discogs users. Catalog your Collection • Keep track of the albums you own. • Share with your friends. • Let your Collection make listening suggestions for you. Buy the Music you Love from Anywhere • Shop for vinyl records, CDs, cassettes and more. • Compare prices. • Browse the inventory of thousands of sellers worldwide. Track your Wantlist • Keep tabs on the albums you’re looking for. • Receive notifications about new listings. • Reference your Wantlist while record shopping. Hey it’s your Discogs! • Edit your profile. • Quickly check your Collection value. • See albums you have recently added to your Wantlist and Collection. • Manage your Discogs orders. Join our Community! • Discogs: www.discogs.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/Discogs • Instagram: www.instagram.com/Discogs • Twitter: www.twitter.com/Discogs For Feedback and Help • Share your thoughts: app@discogs.com
UnitedMasters
This app empowers independent artists to distribute their music to major streaming platforms. It offers tools to track performance, build a brand, and access exclusive deals, allowing creators to retain full ownership of their masters.
- Release music to 50+ platforms
- Keep 100% of royalties
- Advanced streaming analytics
- ArtistPages website builder
- Exclusive brand & sync deals
- Sharable MasterLinks
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A PLAN FOR EVERY STAGE OF YOUR INDEPENDENCE Download the UnitedMasters app to release music to major streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, access Exclusive brand & sync deals, track your performance with advanced analytics, and more while keeping 100% of your masters. DEBUT+ - Annual Subscription - Keep 100% of your royalties - Distribute to 50+ platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and Instagram - Release unlimited music - Cash out anytime - Advanced streaming analytics - ArtistPages website to build your brand - Sharable MasterLinks to drive streams - Priority customer support - Educational content through Blueprint SELECT - Annual Subscription - Keep 100% of your royalties - Access to Exclusive brand & sync deals - Release unlimited music - Distribute to 50+ platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and Instagram - Advanced streaming analytics - ArtistPages website to build your brand - Sharable MasterLinks to drive streams - Priority customer support - Premium educational content through Blueprint PARTNER - By Invitation Only - Financial backing - Personalized marketing & rollout strategy - Editorial playlist pitching - Release unlimited music - White glove music distribution services - Advanced streaming analytics - YouTube Content ID Monetization - Shareable MasterLinks to drive streams - Brand & sync pitching - Dedicated artist relations support - Mentorship from our in-house team Become a UnitedMasters Artist today to turn your art into a career.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Discogs at none against UnitedMasters's 13. Discogs also leads on ads (none vs shown). UnitedMasters's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and chart position (#24 vs #132). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. UnitedMasters sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Discogs asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Discogs against 4.8 for UnitedMasters. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67K and 32K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 40% and 40% positive.
Discogs ships an update monthly, UnitedMasters fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Discogs | UnitedMasters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (67K ratings) | 4.8 (32K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews — better | 40.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 67K — better | 32K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #132 | #24 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 272 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Zink Media LLC | UnitedMasters |
Customer experience
Discogs
UnitedMasters
User reviews
Discogs
From 67K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📚 Comprehensive music database
- 🔍 Useful barcode scanning feature
- 🗂️ Effective cataloging of music collection
- 💰 Helpful for finding rare/limited releases
- 🛒 Convenient marketplace for buying/selling
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
- 🗂️ Clunky navigation and collection management
- 🔄 Inconsistent user experience between app and website
- 🔒 Security concerns with account access
UnitedMasters
From 32K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast customer service
- 👍 Nice interface
- 🚀 Great opportunities
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Smooth user experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy release dates
- 🔒 Issues with payment methods
- 🐛 Inconsistent release process
- 🐛 Delayed music releases
- 🐛 Inaccurate analytics
Bugs and requests
Discogs
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
UnitedMasters
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when accessing insights
- Release dates not updating correctly
- Cover art issues causing delays
- Inability to delete account
- Login errors and 401 issues
Requested features
6 requests- Add music video distribution
- Provide more streaming platform options
- Implement real-time analytics updates
- Allow custom artist profile management
- Offer light mode option
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- Enable direct artist-to-fan interactions
In-app purchases
Discogs
No in-app purchases
UnitedMasters
- DEBUT+$19.991 Year
- UnitedMasters SELECT4 variants$59.991 Year
- UnitedMasters SELECT1 Year trial$59.991 Year
- Meta & TikTok Monetization$2.99
- Mastering$4.99
- Youtube Content ID$4.99
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- Blueprint AI - 100 Credits$4.99
- UGC Monetization Bundle$7.99
- Blueprint AI - 200 Credits$7.99
