Comparison

Icotera vs Record Crate

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

Head to head
About

Icotera

Manage and optimize your home Wi-Fi network directly from your smartphone or tablet. Configure settings, monitor connection status, and view connected devices for a better internet experience.

Highlights
  • First install activation flow
  • Connection overview and speed test
  • SSID/Password control
  • Advanced Wi-Fi settings
  • Device and client management
  • Access device manuals
Features
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The Icotera Wi-Fi activation and optimization app will enable you to configure and maintain your In-home Wi-Fi from your phone or tablet. Key features: First install activation flow - including QR-code reader to access HOME - Connection overview, Signal strength and Speed-test Wi-Fi – Control of SSID/Password and advanced Wi-Fi settings DEVICES – A list of Router and mesh-devices in the network with visual optimization support. CLIENTS - See details on all connected clients and mangage their settings Device manuals – All the Icotera administration guides are available through the app. FAQ and manuals are included for more in-depth information.

About

Record Crate

Identify vinyl records instantly by taking a photo of the album art. This Discogs client helps you discover and catalog your physical music collection with ease.

Highlights
  • Identify vinyl by album art
  • Discogs client functionality
  • Catalog physical media
  • Instant matching
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Record Crate is a Discogs client with the added ability to identify physical media by sight. Snap a picture of the album art and find a match instantly! Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Icotera4 screens
Record Crate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Icotera at none against Record Crate's 2. Record Crate's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Record Crate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Icotera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Icotera ships an update every 15 months, Record Crate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Icotera versus Record Crate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIcoteraRecord Crate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB97 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIcotera ASOlivia's Computer Company, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Icotera

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Record Crate

Subscriptions2
  • Crate Vision - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Crate Vision - Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Icotera free?
Icotera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Record Crate free?
Record Crate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Icotera or Record Crate have ads?
Neither Icotera nor Record Crate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Icotera or Record Crate?
Icotera ships an update every 15 months, and Record Crate every 2 weeks. Most recently, Icotera was updated on September 24, 2026 and Record Crate on October 24, 2026.

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