Comparison

My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs vs Crate Digger

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

Head to head
About

My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs

Manage and visualize your vinyl record collection with detailed insights. Sync with Discogs, scan barcodes, track collection value, and even play music directly from your favorite streaming services.

Highlights
  • Discogs collection sync
  • Barcode scanning for adding records
  • Customizable vinyl visualizations
  • Collection value tracking
  • AI-powered record insights
  • Direct streaming service integration
  • Record Store Day updates
Features
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Your record collection deserves more than a spreadsheet. My Vinyl+ brings your vinyl, CDs and cassettes together. Sync with Discogs, scan records, explore your collection in 3D and rediscover the stories on your shelves. YOUR RECORDS IN 3D Tap to slide a record out of its sleeve and drag to turn it over. See covers, labels, discs and booklets from the release's photos. Touch and hold a gallery image to choose the cover, label or disc, or back shown on your 3D record. Prefer a flat view? Choose 2D in Settings. Bring colored pressings to life, from marble and splatter to clear and split vinyl. Vinyl colors can be detected from release notes. MADE FOR IPHONE DUO On the open iPhone Duo, your vinyl record fills one screen beside its details. Open the hinge to slide the vinyl out of its sleeve. Enjoy larger artwork and artist logos on the redesigned record page. COLLECTION MEMORIES Discover and the On This Day widget remind you when you added a record or when it first came out. Revisit the albums that have been part of your life. ORGANIZE EVERY COPY - Sync your Discogs collection and wantlist. - Scan barcodes and search by artist, album, label, year or format. - Add notes, rate records, and track media and sleeve condition. - Record limited-edition details beside your grading, with pressing sizes suggested from release notes. KNOW YOUR COLLECTION'S VALUE Explore Discogs marketplace values in the redesigned Insights view. See a record's estimated value by condition, with your copy's grade marked. Use privacy mode to hide your collection's value in Insights, Discover, sharing and widgets. LISTEN AND DISCOVER Open albums in Apple Music, Spotify or Tidal. Identify music with Shazam-powered audio recognition. Browse Record Store Day releases, build an RSD wishlist, find participating stores and share your list. YOUR COLLECTION AT A GLANCE Put Album Mosaic, Random Album, Collection Stats and On This Day widgets on your Home Screen. Tap an Album Mosaic cover to open its record, or use the extra-large widget size on supported devices. Ask Siri or use Shortcuts to manage records, including Count My Collection. MORE ABOUT YOUR MUSIC Explore AI insights about albums, pressings and the stories behind your records. BUILT FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Enjoy native layouts, dark mode, Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support. My Vinyl+ is free to download. Some features require a paid subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Crate Digger

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Are you a music lover who treasures the beauty of album art as much as the music itself? Crate Digger is the ultimate companion app for showcasing your CD and vinyl collection in stunning detail, now available across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Showcase Your Collection Anywhere Transform your music sessions into a visual experience. Display your album art on iPad, Apple TV, or Chromecast-enabled devices with just a tap. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or relaxing at home, your favourite album covers become a centrepiece, turning sound into style. New in Version 1.1 • Discogs integration to import your collection seamlessly • Full native tvOS app for Apple TV • Companion Mode to control your TV display wirelessly from your iPhone • Chromecast support for even more ways to cast your collection • Enhanced CloudKit sync for faster, more reliable updates across devices • Improved UI, smoother gestures, and performance upgrades Experience Music Like Never Before Crate Digger celebrates the art behind the music. Explore, organise, and display your albums beautifully, because your collection deserves more than just a shelf. Download Crate Digger today and bring your album art to life. Pro Subscription $4.99 USD per year or equivalent in your local currency (based on Apple’s App Store pricing) Unlock the Listen and Find feature and access unlimited albums Payments are charged via your Apple Account Subscriptions renew annually, with notifications managed through your Apple Account No commitment; cancel anytime. You’ll retain access until the end of your current period Manage your subscription anytime in Account Settings EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ceivdesigns.com/privacy Support If you are having any problems, please reach out to us via email: support@ceivdesigns.com

Screenshots

My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs4 screens
Crate Digger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs at weekly against Crate Digger's every 6 months. Crate Digger's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Crate Digger sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs ships an update weekly, Crate Digger every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs versus Crate Digger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Vinyl+ Scanner for DiscogsCrate Digger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (119 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings119 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size261 MB29 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMC Software LtdEddy Vongchanh

In-app purchases

6 purchases

My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$3.99
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  • Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

Crate Digger

Subscriptions1
  • crate digger pro subscription$4.991 Year

Questions

Is My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs free?
My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crate Digger free?
Crate Digger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs or Crate Digger have ads?
Neither My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs nor Crate Digger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs or Crate Digger?
My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs ships an update weekly, and Crate Digger every 6 months. Most recently, My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs was updated on October 29, 2026 and Crate Digger on October 28, 2026.

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