# Discogs vs Festiverse

The clearest difference is rating: Discogs at 4.8 against Festiverse's 3.7. Discogs also leads on ratings volume (67K vs 164) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Festiverse's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Discogs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discogs has 67K ratings behind it against 164, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Discogs's written reviews are positive against 44% of Festiverse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Discogs ships an update monthly, Festiverse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discogs | Festiverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discogs/id1036449551/reviews)** | [3.7 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/festiverse/id6744997695/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 164 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **43.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | #204 |
| Size | 89 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zink Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036449550) | [Festiverse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810367665) |

## What reviewers say

### Discogs

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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


### Festiverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/festiverse/id6744997695)

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This app consolidates information for numerous music festivals, offering detailed lineups, set times, and interactive maps. Stay updated with real-time notifications and connect with fellow attendees to enhance your festival experience.

**Highlights:** Personalized lineups and set times, Interactive festival maps, Community connection, Real-time updates, Year-round festival news

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💡 Unified festival experience
- 👍 Great companion app for festivals
- 👍 Helpful for planning festival trips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/freezing
- 🐛 Unable to browse events/select festivals

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to select festival for lineup
- Screen darkens/freezes when trying to browse events

**Requested features**

- Navigation directions to festival stages
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discogs free?

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

### Is Festiverse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Discogs or Festiverse?

Discogs is rated higher. Discogs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Festiverse averages 3.7 from 164 ratings.

### Do Discogs or Festiverse have ads?

Neither Discogs nor Festiverse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Discogs or Festiverse?

Discogs ships an update monthly, and Festiverse every 2 weeks. Most recently, Discogs was updated on October 16, 2026 and Festiverse on October 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Discogs or Festiverse?

Discogs currently peaks at #145 in the App Store charts, and Festiverse at #204. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*