Discogs vs Hi, Vinyl
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
Hi, Vinyl
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Your vinyl collection, beautifully organized. Hi, Vinyl is designed for one thing: keeping track of the records you own and the albums you still want to find. It’s a personal collection manager—not a social network, marketplace, or price-tracking service. Add records quickly, browse your collection by artist, title, year, or date added, and save wanted albums to your wishlist. Store personal notes, organize records with tags, and keep all the important details about your collection close at hand. SHARE YOUR COLLECTION Share your collection with someone you trust, so they can see which records you already own and what’s on your wishlist. They can also suggest albums for your wishlist—perfect for gift ideas and discovering your next record. FREE Start building and managing your collection at no cost: • Create your personal vinyl collection and wishlist• Scan barcodes or add albums manually• Search and sort by artist, title, year, or date added• Add tags and personal notes• Share your collection with someone else• Receive suggestions for your wishlist• Discover more albums by your favorite artists• Open album tracks in Apple Music• View collection statistics HI, VINYL ORGANIZE Make your collection easier to manage with a one-time purchase: • Shelf Locations — record exactly where each album is stored• Multiple Collections — organize records into separate collections, such as records you’ve lent out or keep in another location Pay once and keep these features permanently. HI, VINYL PRO Unlock the fastest way to add records with a monthly or yearly subscription: • Photo Recognition — point your camera at an album cover and let Hi, Vinyl identify it• Batch Scan — photograph a stack of records and add multiple albums at once• Includes all Hi, Vinyl Organize features while your subscription is active Whether you’re just starting out or already have shelves full of records, Hi, Vinyl makes managing your personal collection simple and enjoyable. Hi, Vinyl does not track auction values, catalogue prices, or record valuations. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID settings. Apple's standard Terms of Use are applicable: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Discogs at none against Hi, Vinyl's 3. Discogs also leads on chart position (#138 vs unranked). Hi, Vinyl's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hi, Vinyl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Discogs asks for nothing beyond the download.
Discogs ships an update every 3 weeks, Hi, Vinyl every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Discogs | Hi, Vinyl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (67K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #138 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zink Media LLC | Bas Wonnink |
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
Hi, Vinyl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Discogs
No in-app purchases
Hi, Vinyl
- Hi, Vinyl$1.991 Month
- Hi, Vinyl Pro — Yearly$12.991 Year
- Hi, Vinyl$3.99









