Comparison

Vinyl Record App vs First Pressing

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

First Pressing

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Your records, kept properly. First Pressing is a home for the records you own, not a spreadsheet with album art bolted on. Search Discogs, scan a barcode, and a record lands on your shelf with its pressing, label, catalogue number and condition intact. Cataloguing is free. Forever, and without a cap. FREE, ALWAYS · Unlimited records, never capped, never counted · Discogs search, import and sync · Full pressing detail, label, catalogue number, country, format · Condition grading, with a plain-English guide to what each grade means · Personal notes on any record THE FULL SHOP · The value ledger, what you paid, what it's worth, what the crate is worth · Listening log and stats, what you actually spin, and how often · After Hours, a warm dark theme for late-night digging · Home Screen widgets · CSV export One price. No subscription required, and cataloguing is never paywalled, that is a promise, not a launch offer. Try everything free for 14 days. After that, only the extras lock. Your collection stays yours, complete, at no cost. First Pressing is available as a one-time Lifetime purchase, or as an annual subscription if you prefer. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://digitaldoctorltd.com/privacy.html This application uses Discogs' API but is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Discogs. "Discogs" is a trademark of Zink Media, LLC.

Screenshots

Vinyl Record App4 screens
First Pressing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: First Pressing at every 10 days against Vinyl Record App's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and First Pressing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vinyl Record App ships an update every 3 weeks, First Pressing every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Vinyl Record App versus First Pressing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVinyl Record AppFirst Pressing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoah TovaresDigital Doctor LTD

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

First Pressing

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
2 purchases

First Pressing

Subscriptions1
  • The Full Shop (Annual)$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • The Full Shop (Lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is Vinyl Record App free?
Vinyl Record App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Pressing free?
First Pressing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vinyl Record App or First Pressing have ads?
Neither Vinyl Record App nor First Pressing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vinyl Record App or First Pressing?
Vinyl Record App ships an update every 3 weeks, and First Pressing every 10 days. Most recently, Vinyl Record App was updated on October 12, 2026 and First Pressing on October 1, 2026.

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