# RSD Assistant vs Record Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RSD Assistant at none against Record Scanner's 6. Record Scanner's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Record Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RSD Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Record Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Record Scanner has 2.1K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of RSD Assistant's written reviews are positive against 87% of Record Scanner's.

RSD Assistant ships an update every 7 months, Record Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RSD Assistant | Record Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rsd-assistant/id1228387394/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-scanner-vinyl-and-cd/id1507752204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [David Strauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/543327519) | [ARTUR DROZDZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507752203) |

## What reviewers say

### RSD Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rsd-assistant/id1228387394)

Discover and organize Record Store Day releases. Browse lists, preview albums, and build a global wishlist. Plan your shopping with store maps and track release statuses.

**Highlights:** Browse official release lists, Build and organize wishlists, Preview albums with music links, Track release status, Export wishlists (PDF, CSV, text), Participating store map, Cross-country wishlist sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Record Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-scanner-vinyl-and-cd/id1507752204)

Easily identify, manage, and value your vinyl and CD collection. Scan covers or barcodes to instantly find song information, market value, and add items to your virtual cabinet. Integrates with Spotify and Discogs for a comprehensive music library experience.

**Highlights:** Identify records by cover, barcode, or catalog number, Manage collection and wishlist, Estimate market value of LPs, CDs, and Cassettes, Cloud storage for virtual cabinet, Play identified records on Spotify, Discogs integration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $4.99 | per month |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $11.95 | per 3 months |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $24.99 | per year |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $29.99 | per year |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $32.99 | per year |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $38.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick scanning
- 💡 Helpful for cataloging collections
- 🔍 Accurate record identification
- 💰 Provides estimated values

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔍 Inaccurate pricing estimates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with certain records
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Integration with Discogs
- Ability to buy/sell directly in the app
- Custom tagging and organization options
- One-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RSD Assistant free?

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

### Is Record Scanner free?

Record Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RSD Assistant or Record Scanner?

Record Scanner is rated higher. RSD Assistant averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Record Scanner averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do RSD Assistant or Record Scanner have ads?

Neither RSD Assistant nor Record Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RSD Assistant or Record Scanner?

RSD Assistant ships an update every 7 months, and Record Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, RSD Assistant was updated on November 2, 2026 and Record Scanner on November 7, 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.*