# UBTimeLine vs VinylSnap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UBTimeLine at none against VinylSnap's 8. VinylSnap's advantage is chart position (#92 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | UBTimeLine | VinylSnap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinylsnap-scan-and-value-record/id6748595105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 49.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#92** |
| Size | 10 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bjorn Sellgren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221844608) | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) |

## What reviewers say

### UBTimeLine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubtimeline/id1422383028)

**In-app purchases:** none


### VinylSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinylsnap-scan-and-value-record/id6748595105)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VinylSnap Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| VinylSnap Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Vinylsnap Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Vinylsnap Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Vinylsnap Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Vinylsnap Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Vinylsnap Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Vinylsnap Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Decent cost analysis
- 👍 Identifies albums

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 No ability to sort or search collection
- ⚠️ Inaccurate pricing and version identification
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent pricing information for the same album
- Inability to identify albums without detailed center label information

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
