# Discogs vs Synth

Discogs and Synth both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Synth's written reviews are positive against 40% of Discogs's. Synth also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Discogs's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 6) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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.

Synth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discogs has 67K ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Synth's.

Discogs ships an update every 3 weeks, Synth weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discogs | Synth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discogs/id1036449551/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-live-music-together/id6757408095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zink Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036449550) | [Tej Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866707910) |

## What reviewers say

### Discogs

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

**Currently charting:** #134 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


### Synth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synth-live-music-together/id6757408095)

Discover and connect with live music events. Find concerts based on your taste, explore what your community is attending, and share your concert experiences. Stay updated on shows and local music scenes.

**Highlights:** Explore live music by artist, venue, and scene, Discover concerts through community recommendations, Connect with other live music fans, Share concert experiences and memories, Track upcoming shows and past events

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discogs free?

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

### Is Synth free?

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

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

Synth is rated higher. Discogs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Synth averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Discogs or Synth have ads?

Neither Discogs nor Synth shows ads.

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

Discogs ships an update every 3 weeks, and Synth weekly. Most recently, Discogs was updated on November 12, 2026 and Synth on October 31, 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.*