# Discogs vs NextSpin

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discogs | NextSpin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discogs/id1036449551/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextspin/id6748297345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Zink Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036449550) | [Rohan Shetty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825054991) |

## What reviewers say

### Discogs

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

**Currently charting:** #139 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


### NextSpin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextspin/id6748297345)

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.

**Highlights:** Discover new music and albums, Personalized recommendations, Write and rate album reviews, Connect with music lovers, Create and share music lists, Track listening history

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discogs free?

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

### Is NextSpin free?

NextSpin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

NextSpin is rated higher. Discogs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while NextSpin averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Discogs or NextSpin have ads?

Neither Discogs nor NextSpin shows ads.

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

Discogs ships an update monthly, and NextSpin monthly. Most recently, Discogs was updated on September 29, 2026 and NextSpin on August 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.*