Turntable Speed vs Stylus Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Turntable Speed
Measure your vinyl turntable's speed and wow with accuracy using just your phone. Save past readings for comparison and enjoy a modern interface. Supports all common record speeds.
- Accurate RPM and wow measurement
- Save measurements for comparison
- Supports 16 ⅔, 33 ⅓, 45, and 78 RPM
- Sleek and intuitive UI
- Phone calibration for accuracy
- Wow & Flutter detection
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Achieve precise measurements of vinyl turntable speed (RPM) and wow by simply placing your phone on the turntable platter! FREE & NO IN-APP PURCHASES! Key Features: • Save measurements for future comparisons. • Supports a wide range of speeds: 16 ⅔, 33 ⅓, 45, and 78 RPM. • Sleek and intuitive modern user interface. • Calibrate your phone to ensure the most accurate RPM readings. Measurements include: • Vinyl record player speed, including average and minimum/maximum variations. • Wow & Flutter detection for an in-depth analysis of turntable performance. Download now and experience the convenience of assessing your vinyl turntable with just your phone placed on the turntable platter.
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.
- Log listening sessions
- Track accumulated stylus hours
- View and edit listening history
- Prevent accidental date changes
- Vinyl-inspired design
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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."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Turntable Speed at 92% against Stylus Tracker's 33%. Turntable Speed also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.6 vs 4.0). Stylus Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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
Turntable Speed is free to download; Stylus Tracker costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Turntable Speed holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turntable Speed has 54 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Turntable Speed's written reviews are positive against 33% of Stylus Tracker's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Turntable Speed | Stylus Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (54 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 54 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jere-Joonas Valtanen | Rick DeCost |
Customer experience
Turntable Speed
Stylus Tracker
In-app purchases
Turntable Speed
No in-app purchases
Stylus Tracker
No in-app purchases
