Comparison

Vinylogs for Discogs vs Spinwax

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

Head to head
About

Vinylogs for Discogs

Features
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Vinylogs for Discogs – A New Way to Experience Your Vinyl Collection Browse, rediscover, and track your records with a visual, collector-focused interface built around how vinyl lovers actually dig Key Features: • Visual Crate Digging – Browse albums with rich cover art in an immersive layout • Seamless Discogs Integration – Instantly sync your entire collection • Complete Album Details – Cover art, release info, genres, labels, tracklists, and community notes • Collection Stats & Insights – Deep, visual statistics about your collection and listening habits, including top genres, artists, labels, trends over time, and monthly activity • Last.fm Scrobbling – Automatically track plays and build your listening stats • Play History – Keep track of every spin, scrobbled or manual • Discover More Music – Get personalized album recommendations • Smart Organization – Sort by title, artist, date added, label, release year, and more • Quick Search & Filters – Find any album in seconds • Random Pick – Rediscover forgotten gems from your collection • Favorites – Star your top albums for instant access • Notes & Condition – Add personal notes and record the condition of your vinyl • Needle Time — your Play History now shows a counter with the total hours your needle has been on the groove, plus the number of plays. A great way to keep track of your stylus wear • Back up your personal data directly from Settings. Export your favorites, personal notes, vinyl condition and full play history as a JSON file — and restore it anytime if you reinstall the app or switch devices • Stylus Life — monitor your stylus wear with a visual progress bar. Set the estimated lifespan of your cartridge and log when you install a new one. The counter resets automatically so you always know how much life is left Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, Vinylogs transforms how you interact with your records Rediscover the ritual and joy of vinyl—right from your pocket!!

About

Spinwax

Effortlessly identify vinyl records from a photo, even without a barcode. Get pricing estimates, track your collection, and avoid buying duplicates. Organize your records by condition, value, and more.

Highlights
  • Identify vinyl from photos
  • Scan covers, labels, and runout codes
  • Get market value estimates
  • Flag duplicate records
  • Grade disc and sleeve separately
  • Organize records into collections
  • Export collection data
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Stop scanning records one by one. SpinWax identifies vinyl from a photo — no barcode, no typing. Point the camera at a crate and keep shooting: covers, labels, runout codes. Every record comes back identified, priced and filed in your collection while you keep digging. WHY COLLECTORS USE IT • No barcode needed. A pressing from the sixties never had one. SpinWax reads the cover art, the label and the matrix/runout code in the dead wax. • The exact pressing, not just the album. An original and a reissue can be worth ten times apart. SpinWax matches catalog number, year, country and label, and shows the other pressings with their prices so you can pick the right one. • Market value on the spot. Every record comes back with an estimate based on what copies are actually listed for, so you know before you reach for your wallet. • Duplicates flagged as you shoot. The app tells you when a record is already on your shelf, so you never buy the same one twice. • Condition done properly. Disc and sleeve are graded separately on the Goldmine scale, and the value follows the grade. YOUR COLLECTION, ORGANIZED • File records into collections that match your real crates and boxes. • A wall of covers or a detailed list — whichever you prefer. • A dashboard for the whole shelf: what it is worth today, what leads it, how it moved over the last 30 days. • Collection health: what needs a second look, what is missing photos, what is ungraded, where the duplicates are. • Search, filter and sort by artist, year, genre, label, country, grade or value. • Export to a spreadsheet any time. It is your collection and your data. BUILT FOR THE FLEA MARKET Bulk scanning was made for the floor: shoot record after record and let the queue price them in the background while the box total climbs. Rare finds are called out the moment they turn up, and everything is saved even if you walk out of signal. TEN FREE SCANS Start with ten free scans — no account needed. SpinWax Pro unlocks unlimited scanning, bulk mode, the cover wall and smart collections. SPINWAX PRO SUBSCRIPTION Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it any time in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://spinwaxs.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vinylogs for Discogs4 screens
Spinwax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spinwax at every 4 days against Vinylogs for Discogs's every 5 weeks. 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. Vinylogs for Discogs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spinwax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vinylogs for Discogs ships an update every 5 weeks, Spinwax every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Vinylogs for Discogs versus Spinwax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVinylogs for DiscogsSpinwax
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonio Rodriguez CiaArtem Osetrov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vinylogs for Discogs

One-time1
  • Vinylogs Pro User$9.99
2 purchases

Spinwax

Subscriptions2
  • Spinwax Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Spinwax Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Vinylogs for Discogs free?
Vinylogs for Discogs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spinwax free?
Spinwax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vinylogs for Discogs or Spinwax have ads?
Neither Vinylogs for Discogs nor Spinwax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vinylogs for Discogs or Spinwax?
Vinylogs for Discogs ships an update every 5 weeks, and Spinwax every 4 days. Most recently, Vinylogs for Discogs was updated on October 13, 2026 and Spinwax on October 6, 2026.

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