# Discogs vs Nintendo Music

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.

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

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.

Discogs ships an update every 3 weeks, Nintendo Music every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discogs | Nintendo Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discogs/id1036449551/reviews)** | [4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-music/id6466376604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 25K |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **79.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#128** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zink Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036449550) | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) |

## What reviewers say

### Discogs

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

**Currently charting:** #128 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


### Nintendo Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-music/id6466376604)

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:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 24, 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.*