Comparison

Discogs vs be·at Venues

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

be·at Venues

Your all-in-one guide for concerts and theater shows. Find event times, venue directions, seating charts, and food locations. Get exclusive promotions and personalized recommendations to enhance your live event experience.

Highlights
  • Event timing and directions
  • Interactive venue maps
  • Food and bar locator
  • Exclusive giveaways and promotions
  • Personalized event recommendations
  • New event notifications
Features
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The ultimate pocket-sized concert and theater guide What time does the show start? How do I get to the venue? Where are the bars located? You can find an answer to all of these questions in the brand-new be•at app, your personal guide to AFAS Dome, Lotto Arena, Forest National, Trixxo Arena, Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen, Capitole Gent and Trixxo Theater! Keep up to date with new events. Be the first to receive information about new concerts, shows and performances. Thanks to the be•at App, you will always be the first to know the latest information, even before it gets picked up by the media! Say goodbye to FOMO, because you’ll receive notifications directly on your phone. Plan your visit effortlessly. In the app, you can quickly and easily access all the practical information you need for your visit. Check the timing of your event, get practical tips to make a sustainable and efficient trip to the venue, and more. Find your seat quickly and easily. Our clever venue plans help you find your way with ease so you can find your seat inside the venue quickly and without stress. Find bars and food stands. Want a refreshing drink or a delicious snack? With our app, you can easily find your way to the closest bars and food stands. Participate in our giveaways, promotions and more. Participate in our giveaways, enjoy irresistible promotions and receive exclusive content. With our app, you always stand a chance of winning great prizes. Personalized recommendations. Discover new, upcoming talents and broaden your musical horizons. Set up your preferences and receive recommendations that perfectly suit your taste. To make your concert and theater visits even easier and more comfortable, we are working on even more great extras behind the scenes. Check the app regularly for the latest updates. Download the be•at app now and make your visits to our venues unforgettable! Our concert venues AFAS Dome - Antwerp (www.afas-dome.be) Lotto Arena - Antwerp (www.lotto-arena.be) Forest National - Brussels (www.forest-national.be) Trixxo Arena - Hasselt (www.trixxo-arena.be) Our theaters Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen (www.stadsschouwburg-antwerpen.be) Capitole Gent (www.capitole-gent.be) Trixxo Theater Hasselt (www.trixxo-theater.be) About be•at Every year, be•at facilitates more than 750 concerts, shows and performances in its four arena’s and three theaters in Belgium. Our aim is to raise the gross national happiness by offering our guests an unforgettable experience. Each season, more than 2.5 million visitors enjoy music, musicals, ballet, sports and more. With more than 40 years of experience in venue operation, event organization and communication, be•at is at the top of the live entertainment industry in Belgium. We started in 1984 with the iconic Night of the Proms in AFAS Dome and expanded our activities in 1997 with the exploitation of AFAS Dome. The Lotto Arena opened its doors in 2007 next to AFAS Dome, followed by the exploitation of the Trixxo Arena and Trixxo Theater in Hasselt in 2012, Forest National in 2013, and Stadsschouwburg Antwerpen and Capitole Gent in 2014. Since 2019, we are part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company and we keep innovating to offer the best live experiences possible. www.beatvenues.be

Screenshots

Discogs4 screens
be·at Venues4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: be·at Venues at 100% against Discogs's 40%. Discogs's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#149 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Discogs ships an update every 3 weeks, be·at Venues every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Discogs versus be·at Venues: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscogsbe·at Venues
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (67K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#149 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB162 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperZink Media LLCBe-At Venues

Customer experience

Discogs

All ratings67,065 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews1,674 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral13.7%
Negative45.9%

be·at Venues

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

be·at Venues

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Discogs

No in-app purchases

None

be·at Venues

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Discogs free?
Discogs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is be·at Venues free?
be·at Venues is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Discogs or be·at Venues have ads?
Neither Discogs nor be·at Venues shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Discogs or be·at Venues?
Discogs ships an update every 3 weeks, and be·at Venues every 3 months. Most recently, Discogs was updated on November 7, 2026 and be·at Venues on November 4, 2026.

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