Comparison

Discogs vs Nintendo Music

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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

About

Nintendo Music

Access and enjoy music from a wide variety of Nintendo game franchises. Listen to tracks from popular titles, create custom playlists, and enjoy extended or background playback. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use this application.

Highlights
  • Access music from Nintendo game franchises
  • Extended playback options
  • Offline playback
  • Background playback
  • Sleep timer
  • Create custom playlists
Features
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Enjoy Nintendo's video-game soundtracks anytime, anywhere. This is a music-streaming app that enables you to listen to tracks from numerous games, from the NES™ to the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system. (Note: A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to access this app.) ◆ Here are some of the games with tracks that are currently available: ・ Mario Kart™ World ・ Pikmin™ 4 ・ The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom ・ Fire Emblem™ Engage ・ Pokémon™ Scarlet and Pokémon Violet ・ Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version ・ Splatoon™ 3 ・ Kirby™ and the Forgotten Land ・ Animal Crossing™: New Horizons ・ Super Mario Odyssey™ ・ Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ・ Super Mario Galaxy™ ・ Wii Sports™ ・ Metroid Prime™ ・ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time ・ Donkey Kong Country™ ・ Super Mario Bros.™ Note: New soundtracks will continue to be added! ◆ Background Playback Play tracks in the background, while your device's screen is off or if you're using a different app. ◆ Offline Playback Download tracks to your device for offline listening. ◆ Spoiler Prevention Don't want to hear tracks from a game you haven't played yet? You can limit the display and playback of songs included in a game's track list in the settings of the app. ◆ Extended Playback Some tracks can be played for longer! The music will continue to play without interruption, just like background music in a game as an accompaniment to study or work. Note: The length of tracks can be set to 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes long. ◆ Hourly Tracks Some playlists in the Animal Crossing series can be played to match the hour in your local time with the in-game music tracks for those times. ◆ Playlists In addition to offering tracks from games, there are playlists with different themes, such as playlists with tracks for individual characters, tracks you can relax to, tracks that play during battle, and more. You can also organize tracks into personalized playlists. ◆ Apple CarPlay The app can be used with your car's built-in display. --- ● Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Membership autorenews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/ ● Your device must be running iOS 16.0 or later to enjoy Nintendo Music. Nintendo trademarks are properties of Nintendo.

Screenshots

Discogs4 screens
Nintendo Music4 screens

Verdict

The call

Discogs and Nintendo Music both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Nintendo Music's written reviews are positive against 40% of Discogs's. Discogs's advantage is chart position (#128 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Discogs against 4.8 for Nintendo Music. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67K and 25K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Discogs's written reviews are positive against 80% of Nintendo Music's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Discogs ships an update every 3 weeks, Nintendo Music every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Discogs versus Nintendo Music: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscogsNintendo Music
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (67K ratings) — better4.8 (25K ratings)
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews79.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67K — better25K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#128 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZink Media LLCNintendo Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Discogs

All ratings67,065 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews1,671 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral13.8%
Negative45.8%

Nintendo Music

All ratings24,861 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews2,303 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative9.9%

User reviews

Discogs

From 67K App Store ratings

What 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

Nintendo Music

From 25K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Intuitive user interface
  • 🎶 Ability to extend music tracks
  • 🎨 Themed playlists
  • 💾 Offline listening

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Nintendo Switch Online subscription required
  • 📚 Limited game soundtrack selection
  • 🏆 No composer credits
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain issues

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

Nintendo Music

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sign-in button not working
  • Music playback issues when switching apps
  • Search disabling app navigation

Requested features

6 requests
  • More game soundtracks, especially from older consoles
  • Composer/artist credits
  • Ability to extend all tracks in a playlist
  • Apple Watch and CarPlay support
  • Sleep timer
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  • Splatoon side order and Off the Hook music

In-app purchases

None

Discogs

No in-app purchases

None

Nintendo Music

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Discogs free?
Discogs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nintendo Music free?
Nintendo Music is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Discogs or Nintendo Music?
Discogs is rated higher. Discogs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Nintendo Music averages 4.8 from 25K ratings.
Do Discogs or Nintendo Music have ads?
Neither Discogs nor Nintendo Music shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Discogs or Nintendo Music?
Discogs ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nintendo Music every 2 weeks. Most recently, Discogs was updated on October 23, 2026 and Nintendo Music on October 23, 2026.

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