# Record Scanner vs Resonance Cube

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Resonance Cube at none against Record Scanner's 6. Resonance Cube also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Record Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Record Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Resonance Cube asks for nothing beyond the download.

Resonance Cube holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Record Scanner has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Record Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Resonance Cube every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Record Scanner | Resonance Cube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-scanner-vinyl-and-cd/id1507752204/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resonance-cube/id6761551028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARTUR DROZDZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507752203) | [DERRICK LAWWAH CHANSEW](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890242669) |

## What reviewers say

### Record Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-scanner-vinyl-and-cd/id1507752204)

Easily identify, manage, and value your vinyl, CD, and cassette collections. Scan covers or barcodes to instantly find song information, check market prices, and add items to your virtual cloud storage. Integrates with Spotify for playback and Discogs for comprehensive collection management.

**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, Integrates with Spotify for playback, Close integration with Discogs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $4.99 | per month |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $11.95 | per 3 months |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $24.99 | per year |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $29.99 | per year |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $32.99 | per year |
| Record Scanner UNLIMITED | $38.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick scanning
- 💡 Helpful for cataloging collections
- 🔍 Accurate record identification
- 💰 Provides estimated values

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔍 Inaccurate pricing estimates
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with certain records
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

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


### Resonance Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resonance-cube/id6761551028)

Create evolving musical compositions by tapping a cube to add bouncing notes. Customize the key, chord, and instrument to shape the sound. Explore automatic sequences or free play with up to 24 voices.

**Highlights:** Interactive music generation, Customizable key, chord, and instrument, Vibraphone, piano, Rhodes, gamelan, pad, crystal bowl sounds, Automatic chord sequences, Free Play mode, Up to 24 melodic and pad voices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Record Scanner free?

Record Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Resonance Cube free?

Resonance Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Record Scanner or Resonance Cube?

Resonance Cube is rated higher. Record Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Resonance Cube averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Record Scanner or Resonance Cube have ads?

Neither Record Scanner nor Resonance Cube shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Record Scanner or Resonance Cube?

Record Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Resonance Cube every 2 weeks. Most recently, Record Scanner was updated on October 30, 2026 and Resonance Cube on October 17, 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.*