# Discogs vs Record Scanner

Discogs and Record Scanner both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Record Scanner's written reviews are positive against 40% of Discogs's. Record Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Discogs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (67K vs 2.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Record Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 Record Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discogs has 67K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Discogs's written reviews are positive against 87% of Record Scanner's.

Discogs ships an update monthly, Record Scanner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discogs | Record Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discogs/id1036449551/reviews) | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-scanner-vinyl-and-cd/id1507752204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 89 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zink Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036449550) | [ARTUR DROZDZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507752203) |

## What reviewers say

### Discogs

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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


### Record Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-scanner-vinyl-and-cd/id1507752204)

Easily identify and manage your vinyl and CD collection. Scan covers or barcodes to find song details, check market value, and add to your virtual collection. Integrates with Spotify and Discogs for a seamless music management experience.

**Highlights:** Identify records by cover, barcode, or catalog number, Add records to collection or wishlist, Determine market value of LPs, CDs, and cassettes, Store collection in cloud storage, Play identified records on Spotify, Integrates with Discogs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $4.99 | per month |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $11.95 | per 3 months |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $24.99 | per year |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $29.99 | per year |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $32.99 | per year |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $38.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick scanning
- 💡 Helpful for cataloging collections
- 🔍 Accurate record identification
- 💰 Provides estimated values

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔍 Inaccurate pricing estimates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with certain records
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Integration with Discogs
- Ability to buy/sell directly in the app
- Custom tagging and organization options
- One-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discogs free?

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

### Is Record Scanner free?

Record Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Discogs or Record Scanner?

Discogs and Record Scanner are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 67K and 2.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Discogs or Record Scanner have ads?

Neither Discogs nor Record Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Discogs or Record Scanner?

Discogs ships an update monthly, and Record Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Discogs was updated on October 18, 2026 and Record Scanner on October 18, 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.*