Comparison

Record Scanner vs Stylus Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Record Scanner

Easily identify and manage your vinyl and CD collection. Scan covers or barcodes to find song details, check market value, and add to your virtual collection. Integrates with Spotify and Discogs for a seamless music management experience.

Highlights
  • Identify records by cover, barcode, or catalog number
  • Add records to collection or wishlist
  • Determine market value of LPs, CDs, and cassettes
  • Store collection in cloud storage
  • Play identified records on Spotify
  • Integrates with Discogs
Features
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Record Scanner - Vinyl & CD is an app that will help you to build, store & manage your record collection - Identify, check the price & search for songs! You can detect the song even if you have only its cover or barcode! Main features & benefits: - Easily identify a record by scanning its cover, barcode, or catalog number. - Quickly add records to your collection or wishlist. - Establish LPs/CDs/Cassettes market value. - Add additional info about the records you own. - Place records in your virtual cabinet in our cloud storage. - Instantly play the records you identified on Spotify. - Close integration with Discogs. - Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Swedish, Portuguese, Dutch and Arabic. Other features: Manual search, Filter by details, Export collection to CSV, Add custom records, Add app localization, Create a Spotify playlist. Identifying LPs or CDs by typing complex serial numbers on a small smartphone keyboard can be frustrating. Record Scanner reduces this process to two simple steps: 1. Take a photo of the cover 2. Specify your record format (CD / LP / Cassette) And that's it! Record Scanner enables you to have your full collection at hand - hundreds of records in your pocket! Use cases: - Found an interesting gem in a record store but you're not sure about paying the price? Check the real value of the record instantly with Record Scanner! - Want to sell some records from your collection and make room for new ones. Quickly scan your titles, jump directly to Discogs, add to your store and it's done. - A huge delivery just arrived to the record store you own and you need to quickly price all the records. Try this path: record => smartphone => photo => average prices online. - You see an interesting record sale offer online: a lot of photos of records for sale and one price for them all. Use Record Scanner to quickly check their individual prices. - You just realized that Discogs has a great collection manager feature - it might be worth to list hundreds of your records there. Listing all your records might take weeks... Not with this fancy mobile app! Download our Vinyl & CD tool and start exploring the world of music - Create and manage your music collection! Enjoy the unique and reliable music record identifier and detector! --- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This application uses Discogs’ API but is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Discogs. ‘Discogs’ is a trademark of Zink Media, LLC.

About

Stylus Tracker

This app helps vinyl enthusiasts track their turntable stylus lifespan to maintain optimal sound quality and protect their record collection. Log listening sessions, view history, and know exactly when to replace your stylus to prevent damage and ensure perfect playback.

Highlights
  • Log listening sessions
  • Track accumulated stylus hours
  • View and edit listening history
  • Prevent accidental date changes
  • Vinyl-inspired design
Features
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Stylus Tracker is the essential app for serious vinyl collectors who want to maintain optimal sound quality and protect their precious record collection. This elegant, intuitive tracker helps you monitor the lifespan of your turntable stylus to ensure perfect playback every time. FEATURES Simple Hour Tracking: Easily log listening sessions with just a few taps Beautiful Vinyl-Inspired Design: Enjoy a sleek interface that celebrates vinyl culture Detailed History: View and edit your complete listening history by date Running Total: Keep track of accumulated hours on your current stylus Date Locking: Prevent accidental changes to your tracking start date WHY TRACK YOUR STYLUS? Most styli have a recommended lifespan between 500-1000 hours of play. Using a worn stylus can permanently damage your vinyl collection and compromise sound quality. Stylus Tracker helps you know exactly when it's time for a replacement. Perfect for audiophiles, vinyl collectors, and anyone who values their analog music experience. Keep your records sounding their best with Stylus Tracker – where precision meets passion. "For the love of vinyl, track your stylus."

Screenshots

Record Scanner4 screens
Stylus Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Record Scanner at 87% against Stylus Tracker's 33%. Record Scanner also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.0). Stylus Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On 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

Record Scanner is free to download; Stylus Tracker costs $3.99 up front. Record Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Stylus Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Record Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Record Scanner has 2.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Record Scanner's written reviews are positive against 33% of Stylus Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Record Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, Stylus Tracker every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Record Scanner versus Stylus Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecord ScannerStylus Tracker
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperARTUR DROZDZRick DeCost

Customer experience

Record Scanner

All ratings2,088 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.6%

Stylus Tracker

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Record Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Scanning issues with certain records
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

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

Stylus Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Record Scanner

Subscriptions6
  • Record Scanner UNLIMITED$4.991 Month
  • Record Scanner UNLIMITED$11.953 Months
  • Record Scanner UNLIMITED$24.991 Year
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  • Record Scanner UNLIMITED$29.991 Year
  • Record Scanner UNLIMITED$32.991 Year
  • Record Scanner UNLIMITED$38.991 Year
None

Stylus Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Record Scanner free?
Record Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stylus Tracker free?
Stylus Tracker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Record Scanner or Stylus Tracker?
Record Scanner is rated higher. Record Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Stylus Tracker averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Record Scanner or Stylus Tracker have ads?
Neither Record Scanner nor Stylus Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Record Scanner or Stylus Tracker?
Record Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stylus Tracker every 8 months. Most recently, Record Scanner was updated on October 25, 2026 and Stylus Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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