Comparison

Discogs vs Vinyl Value

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

Vinyl Value

Instantly identify vinyl records by scanning their labels and covers. Get expert grading suggestions for media and sleeve condition, and receive a dynamic market price adjusted for condition. Organize your collection and track its value over time.

Highlights
  • AI-powered condition grading
  • Dynamic market price calculation
  • Instant pressing identification
  • Digital vinyl collection archive
  • Artist context and information
Features
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What is the true market price of that rare record you just found? Are you selling a Near Mint gem or a VG+ pressing? Knowing the precise Condition Grade is the critical factor for accurate valuation. Vinyl Value is a scanner that allows you to snap a photo of your vinyl and instantly receive detailed identification, expert grading suggestions, and a dynamic Reference Market Price. This price is dynamically adjusted based on the specific Media and Sleeve Condition you or the app determines, ensuring you always get a fair deal. The definitive identifier for Collectors, Resellers, and serious Music Enthusiasts. Why VinylValue is the Pro Choice for Grading and Valuation Precision Condition Analysis (M-P Grading): Get AI-powered suggestions for Media and Sleeve condition based on your photo. Crucially, you can manually adjust these grades, and the Reference Price instantly updates to reflect the true market value of your specific record. This is vital for any serious reseller or collector. Dynamic Reference Pricing: We use live market and Discogs data to calculate the optimal market price for quick, fair sales or purchases. This price is accurately calculated relative to the chosen condition grade—a feature unparalleled in record valuation apps. Instant Pressing Identification: Scan the label to unlock pressing details, release year, distributor, and the essential A/B Side Tracklist with song durations. Our reliable identifier leverages massive music databases. Digital Vinyl Shelf for Collectors: Organize and save every record you scan in your digital archive. Track your entire Vinyl Collection's total worth over time, noting purchase details and personal grading notes. Artist Context & Info: Access concise artist biographies and insights into the record’s historical importance. Download VinylValue Today and uncover the precise market value and history behind every record in your library! Subscription Information Choose between a 1 Week Subscription ($3.99) or Annual ($29.99) subscription for scanning vinyls. Cancel anytime! Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least one day before the renewal date within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings in the App Store Privacy Policy: https://www.mafusto.com/privacy-policy.html Terms and Conditions: https://www.mafusto.com/privacy-policy.html EULA: https://www.mafusto.com/eula.html

Screenshots

Discogs4 screens
Vinyl Value4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Discogs at none against Vinyl Value's 12. Discogs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (67K vs 121). Vinyl Value's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and update cadence 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. Vinyl Value sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Discogs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Discogs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discogs has 67K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Discogs's written reviews are positive against 29% of Vinyl Value's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Discogs ships an update monthly, Vinyl Value every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Discogs versus Vinyl Value: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscogsVinyl Value
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (67K ratings) — better4.6 (121 ratings)
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings67K — better121
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#143 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZink Media LLCMafusto Yazılım ve Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş

Customer experience

Discogs

All ratings67,060 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews1,660 reviews
Positive40.4%
Neutral13.7%
Negative45.8%

Vinyl Value

All ratings121 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

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

Vinyl Value

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Discogs

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Vinyl Value

Subscriptions9
  • 1 Week Pro$3.997 Days
  • 1 Week Pro$4.997 Days
  • 1 Week Pro$5.997 Days
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  • 1 Week Pro7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 1 Year Pro$23.991 Year
  • 1 Year Pro$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Pro$34.991 Year
  • 1 Year Pro$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Credit Pack$2.99
  • Medium Credit Pack$7.99
  • Large Credit Pack$14.99

Questions

Is Discogs free?
Discogs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vinyl Value free?
Vinyl Value is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Discogs or Vinyl Value?
Discogs is rated higher. Discogs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Vinyl Value averages 4.6 from 121 ratings.
Do Discogs or Vinyl Value have ads?
Vinyl Value shows ads; Discogs does not.
Which is updated more often, Discogs or Vinyl Value?
Discogs ships an update monthly, and Vinyl Value every 3 weeks. Most recently, Discogs was updated on September 25, 2026 and Vinyl Value on September 9, 2026.

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