Discogs vs Tipsey
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
Tipsey
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Enjoying the show? Show your support for a band by sending a tip using Tipsey! Tipsey is a mobile app that allows people to electronically give tips to bands, artists, and other creatives via a secure Stripe payment method. It’s so easy you don’t have to pull out your wallet!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Discogs at #132 against Tipsey's unranked. Tipsey's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Discogs | Tipsey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (67K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #132 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Zink Media LLC | FocustApps LLC |
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
Tipsey
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Discogs
No in-app purchases
Tipsey
No in-app purchases









