Comparison

Record Scanner vs Vinyl Value

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, 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
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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

Vinyl Value

Instantly identify vinyl records by scanning their labels and covers. Get expert grading suggestions for media and sleeve condition, and receive a dynamic market price adjusted for condition. Organize your collection and track its value over time.

Highlights
  • AI-powered condition grading
  • Dynamic market price calculation
  • Instant pressing identification
  • Digital vinyl collection archive
  • Artist context and information
Features
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What is the true market price of that rare record you just found? Are you selling a Near Mint gem or a VG+ pressing? Knowing the precise Condition Grade is the critical factor for accurate valuation. Vinyl Value is a scanner that allows you to snap a photo of your vinyl and instantly receive detailed identification, expert grading suggestions, and a dynamic Reference Market Price. This price is dynamically adjusted based on the specific Media and Sleeve Condition you or the app determines, ensuring you always get a fair deal. The definitive identifier for Collectors, Resellers, and serious Music Enthusiasts. Why VinylValue is the Pro Choice for Grading and Valuation Precision Condition Analysis (M-P Grading): Get AI-powered suggestions for Media and Sleeve condition based on your photo. Crucially, you can manually adjust these grades, and the Reference Price instantly updates to reflect the true market value of your specific record. This is vital for any serious reseller or collector. Dynamic Reference Pricing: We use live market and Discogs data to calculate the optimal market price for quick, fair sales or purchases. This price is accurately calculated relative to the chosen condition grade—a feature unparalleled in record valuation apps. Instant Pressing Identification: Scan the label to unlock pressing details, release year, distributor, and the essential A/B Side Tracklist with song durations. Our reliable identifier leverages massive music databases. Digital Vinyl Shelf for Collectors: Organize and save every record you scan in your digital archive. Track your entire Vinyl Collection's total worth over time, noting purchase details and personal grading notes. Artist Context & Info: Access concise artist biographies and insights into the record’s historical importance. Download VinylValue Today and uncover the precise market value and history behind every record in your library! Subscription Information Choose between a 1 Week Subscription ($3.99) or Annual ($29.99) subscription for scanning vinyls. Cancel anytime! Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least one day before the renewal date within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings in the App Store Privacy Policy: https://www.mafusto.com/privacy-policy.html Terms and Conditions: https://www.mafusto.com/privacy-policy.html EULA: https://www.mafusto.com/eula.html

Screenshots

Record Scanner4 screens
Vinyl Value4 screens

Verdict

The call

Record Scanner and Vinyl Value both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Record Scanner's written reviews are positive against 29% of Vinyl Value's. Record Scanner also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Vinyl Value's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Vinyl Value sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Record Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Record Scanner has 2.1K ratings behind it against 126, 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 29% of Vinyl Value's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Record Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Vinyl Value every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Record Scanner versus Vinyl Value: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecord ScannerVinyl Value
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better4.6 (126 ratings)
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better126
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB70 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperARTUR DROZDZMafusto Yazılım ve Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş

Customer experience

Record Scanner

All ratings2,110 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.6%

Vinyl Value

All ratings121 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

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

Vinyl Value

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
Show 3 more
  • Record Scanner UNLIMITED$29.991 Year
  • Record Scanner UNLIMITED$32.991 Year
  • Record Scanner UNLIMITED$38.991 Year
10 purchases

Vinyl Value

Subscriptions8
  • 1 Week Pro$3.997 Days
  • 1 Week Pro$4.997 Days
  • 1 Week Pro$5.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • 1 Week Pro7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 1 Year Pro$23.991 Year
  • 1 Year Pro$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Pro$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Small Credit Pack$2.99
  • Large Credit Pack$14.99

Questions

Is Record Scanner free?
Record Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vinyl Value free?
Vinyl Value is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Record Scanner or Vinyl Value?
Record Scanner is rated higher. Record Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Vinyl Value averages 4.6 from 126 ratings.
Do Record Scanner or Vinyl Value have ads?
Vinyl Value shows ads; Record Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Record Scanner or Vinyl Value?
Record Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Vinyl Value every 3 weeks. Most recently, Record Scanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vinyl Value on November 5, 2026.

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