Comparison

UBTimeLine vs VinylSnap

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

Head to head
About

UBTimeLine

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This app provides an easy to maintain list of your personal, maybe private events. Trips, birthdays, etc The capability to add photos to an event makes it much easier and fun to look up an event and enjoy the memories associated with the pictures and videos. By saving the relevant references to the photos in the event, the photoLibrary becomes an excellent storage of the photos. By providing search mechanisms in the list of events (dates, names places...) the app becomes an easy to use index into the PhotoLibrary. The app makes use of iCloud for backup of local data as well as syncing automatically between iOS devices.

About

VinylSnap

Instantly identify vinyl records with a photo to discover their market value, get grading suggestions, and save them to your digital collection. Learn about vinyl sales, collector tips, and essential guides.

Highlights
  • Instant vinyl identification via photo
  • Reliable market valuation
  • Grading suggestions (VG, NM)
  • Digital vinyl collection management
  • Learn about vinyl sales and tips
  • Track collection value over time
Features
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Discover the True Value of Your Vinyl — Instantly What if that dusty record in your garage is worth hundreds—or even thousands? VinylSnap makes it easy to find out. With one quick photo, instantly identify your vinyl, get a reliable market price, see grading suggestions, and save it to your collection. VinylSnap is your go-to vinyl companion, perfect for collectors, resellers, or anyone who just found a box of old LPs in the attic. Try it free and see what your records are really worth! What Can VinylSnap Do? - Reliable Market Valuation
 Get a trusted reference price before you buy, sell, or store—know if you’ve found a $10 album or a $1,000 treasure. - Instant Identification with Rich Details
 Scan the label to unlock pressing info, release year, tracklist, and artist stories—works with most 12", 10", and 7" records. - Grading Suggestions
 Helpful VG / VG+ / NM guidance based on visible wear, label clarity, and jacket condition—so you can price and sell with confidence. - Your Digital Vinyl Shelf
 Save every record you scan and track your collection’s total value over time—see how your vinyl library grows in worth. - Learn & Explore
 Read exclusive articles on record-breaking vinyl sales, collector tips, and essential guides for anyone new to vinyl—so you know what to look for and how to protect it. Who Is VinylSnap For? • Beginners
 Just getting into vinyl? VinylSnap helps you understand what you have and how much it’s worth—no experience needed.
 • Collectors
 Build a well-organized vinyl archive, track your investments, and make sure your most valuable pressings are properly graded.
 • Resellers
 Use VinylSnap to make fast, informed decisions while crate-digging. Know what to buy, what to list, and what to keep. Why Choose VinylSnap?
 Accurate — Trusted valuation and grading in seconds
 Effortless — Just scan the label, no manual searching
 Insightful — Background knowledge at your fingertips
 Organized — Manage your entire vinyl library in one clean app Start Scanning with VinylSnap Today! Download now and discover the value behind every record. [About VinylSnap Premium] • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription • Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to iTunes Subscriptions after purchase Terms of Use: https://app-service.vinylsnaps.com/static/user_agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://app-service.vinylsnaps.com/static/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

UBTimeLine4 screens
VinylSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UBTimeLine at none against VinylSnap's 8. VinylSnap's advantage is chart position (#96 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. VinylSnap sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. UBTimeLine asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UBTimeLine ships an update fortnightly, VinylSnap every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
UBTimeLine versus VinylSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUBTimeLineVinylSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—49.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—3.6K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#96 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBjorn SellgrenNext Vision Limited

Bugs and requests

UBTimeLine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

VinylSnap

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent pricing information for the same album
  • Inability to identify albums without detailed center label information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to sort collection (e.g., alphabetically, by price)
  • Improve accuracy in identifying album versions and pricing
  • Integrate with Discogs for more comprehensive data
  • Add cover art display

In-app purchases

None

UBTimeLine

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

VinylSnap

Subscriptions8
  • VinylSnap Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • VinylSnap Pro7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Vinylsnap Premium$9.991 Month
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  • Vinylsnap Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Vinylsnap Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Vinylsnap Premium$29.991 Year
  • Vinylsnap Premium1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Vinylsnap Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is UBTimeLine free?
UBTimeLine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VinylSnap free?
VinylSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UBTimeLine or VinylSnap have ads?
Neither UBTimeLine nor VinylSnap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UBTimeLine or VinylSnap?
UBTimeLine ships an update fortnightly, and VinylSnap every 8 days. Most recently, UBTimeLine was updated on November 2, 2026 and VinylSnap on November 8, 2026.

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