Comparison

Vinyl Record App vs Moose Vinyl

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vinyl Record App

Manage your vinyl record collection and discover new music. Catalog owned records, track desired purchases, and see what friends are collecting. Organize your library with tags and get random suggestions for what to play next.

Highlights
  • Track owned records
  • Manage wantlist
  • Discover music via friend activity
  • Organize records with tags
  • Random record suggestions
  • Barcode and AI scanning (Premium)
Features
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Vinyl is the ultimate app for record collectors. The Collection Keep track of the records you own. Use the search tab to find records by artist, album title, or catalog number. Tap on a record and hit the plus button in the top right to add it to your collection. Premium users can also scan barcodes or use our AI-powered record cover scanner to quickly identify and add records. The Wantlist Keep track of the records you want to buy. Open this tab next time you’re crate-digging so you don’t forget anything ... or accidentally pick up something you already own! When you finally snag a record from your wantlist, tap it and use the record icon in the top right to move it to your collection. The Feed Check out everything your friends are adding to their collections and wantlists. Discover new music through their latest finds, get inspired by their taste, and maybe even spot a record you’ve been meaning to add yourself. Pro Tip: Tags & Shuffle Not sure what record to spin? Use tags to organize your records, and the shuffle button to make the choice for you. Create tags like “Morning Approved” for coffee-friendly spins, “Chill” for relaxing vibes, or “Housequake” when it’s time to get the party started. Add our random record widget to your home screen for quick, on-the-spot suggestions. Vinyl Premium Vinyl Premium is a $5.99/month subscription that unlocks exclusive features and supports ongoing app development. Subscribe from the Settings tab. Terms of Service - https://noahtovares.com/#vinylterms

About

Moose Vinyl

Easily manage your vinyl record collection digitally. Discover, track, and buy or sell records through a peer-to-peer marketplace with a secure fulfillment system.

Highlights
  • Digital collection management
  • Record search and add
  • Peer-to-peer marketplace
  • Buy and sell vinyl
  • Proprietary fulfillment system
  • High trust marketplace
Features
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Catalog your records, connect with other collectors, and buy or sell vinyl. Packing materials included. Moose Vinyl is the easiest way to keep track of what you own, share it with people who get it, and move records with a lot less hassle. CATALOG YOUR COLLECTION Search by album or artist, scan a barcode, and add a record in a tap. Import an existing collection with a CSV file. Sort by artist, title, or date added so you always know what you have, and what you are still hunting. CONNECT WITH COLLECTORS Follow other collectors, browse collections, and share what you are spinning. Discover new titles from Now Spinning posts, new additions, listings, and collection milestones. BUY AND SELL VINYL List a record from your collection, or shop copies from collectors and independent shops. Every sale includes a Moose Mailer: cardboard mailer, protective sleeve, shipping label, and tape. Moose supports both sides of the trade. Built by collectors, for collectors. Welcome to the Moose Pack.

Screenshots

Vinyl Record App4 screens
Moose Vinyl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moose Vinyl at none against Vinyl Record App's 3. Vinyl Record App's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 55) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vinyl Record App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Moose Vinyl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vinyl Record App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vinyl Record App has 3.5K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Vinyl Record App's written reviews are positive against 67% of Moose Vinyl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vinyl Record App ships an update every 3 weeks, Moose Vinyl every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vinyl Record App versus Moose Vinyl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVinyl Record AppMoose Vinyl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better4.5 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.5K — better55
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNoah TovaresMoose Vinyl LLC

Customer experience

Vinyl Record App

All ratings3,541 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative22.0%

Moose Vinyl

All ratings55 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative13.3%

Bugs and requests

Vinyl Record App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Collection data disappearing
  • Inability to edit or delete records
  • Inconsistent search results
  • Syncing problems between iOS devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add barcode scanning
  • Implement dark mode
  • Allow manual album entry
  • Add more sorting and filtering options
  • Improve Discogs integration and reliability

Moose Vinyl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Vinyl Record App

Subscriptions3
  • Vinyl Premium$1.991 Month
  • Vinyl Premium$3.991 Month
  • Vinyl Premium$5.991 Month
None

Moose Vinyl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vinyl Record App free?
Vinyl Record App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moose Vinyl free?
Moose Vinyl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vinyl Record App or Moose Vinyl?
Vinyl Record App is rated higher. Vinyl Record App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Moose Vinyl averages 4.5 from 55 ratings.
Do Vinyl Record App or Moose Vinyl have ads?
Neither Vinyl Record App nor Moose Vinyl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vinyl Record App or Moose Vinyl?
Vinyl Record App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Moose Vinyl every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vinyl Record App was updated on September 23, 2026 and Moose Vinyl on September 21, 2026.

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