Discogs vs NextSpin
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
NextSpin
Explore and discover new music through album reviews and personalized recommendations. Share your thoughts, connect with other enthusiasts, and organize your listening journey. Find your next favorite album across all genres.
- Discover new music and albums
- Personalized recommendations
- Write and rate album reviews
- Connect with music lovers
- Create and share music lists
- Track listening history
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Discover your next favorite album with NextSpin - the ultimate music review and discovery platform for true music lovers. DISCOVER NEW MUSIC • Explore thousands of albums across every genre • Get personalized recommendations based on your taste • Browse curated music packs from fellow enthusiasts • Search by artist, album, or genre REVIEW & RATE • Share your thoughts on albums you love (or hate!) • Rate albums from 1-10 stars • Write detailed reviews that help others discover great music • Build your personal music review library CONNECT WITH MUSIC LOVERS • Follow other users with similar taste • See what your friends are listening to • Join discussions about the latest releases • Share your favorite discoveries ORGANIZE YOUR MUSIC • Create and share Lists • Build your watchlist of albums to check out • Track your listening history • Export your reviews and ratings COMMUNITY FEATURES • Join conversations about new releases • Discover hidden gems from other reviewers • Get notifications when your favorite reviewers post • See trending albums and reviews Whether you're into indie rock, hip-hop, electronic, jazz, or any genre in between, NextSpin helps you discover your next musical obsession. Join thousands of music enthusiasts sharing their passion for great albums. Perfect for: • Music collectors and vinyl enthusiasts • Concert goers looking for new artists • Anyone wanting to track their listening journey • Music bloggers and critics • Fans who love sharing recommendations Download NextSpin and never run out of amazing music to discover! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
Discogs and NextSpin both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of NextSpin's written reviews are positive against 40% of Discogs's. NextSpin also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Discogs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (67K vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. NextSpin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Discogs asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Discogs against 4.9 for NextSpin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discogs has 67K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Discogs's written reviews are positive against 100% of NextSpin's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Discogs | NextSpin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (67K ratings) | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #141 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Zink Media LLC | Rohan Shetty |
Customer experience
Discogs
NextSpin
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
NextSpin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Discogs
No in-app purchases
NextSpin
- Pro Access$2.991 Month
- Pro Access$29.991 Year
