# Rockbot vs Discogs

The clearest difference is device support: Rockbot at 3 against Discogs's 1. Rockbot also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Rockbot against 4.8 for Discogs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64K and 67K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Rockbot's written reviews are positive against 40% of Discogs's.

Rockbot ships an update every 2 months, Discogs monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rockbot | Discogs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-request-music/id401347343/reviews) | **[4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discogs/id1036449551/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64K | **67K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **40.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | #138 |
| Size | 40 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rockbot, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401347346) | [Zink Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036449550) |

## What reviewers say

### Rockbot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-request-music/id401347343)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Request songs, discover new music, and influence playlists at participating venues like bars, restaurants, and gyms. This app lets you vote on upcoming tracks and sync your favorites with Spotify. You can also unlock venue rewards and share your music choices on social media.

**Highlights:** Request songs to play next, Discover new music, Sync with Spotify, Vote on upcoming songs, Unlock venue rewards, Share music activity on social media

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app functionality
- 👍 Allows groups to select songs
- 💡 Upvote/downvote system for song priority
- 🎶 Ability to control music in large buildings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and login issues
- 🔇 Limited music selection and variety
- 🤬 Allows users to override others' song requests
- ⏱️ Slow song loading and processing times
- 🤔 Unclear leveling up and point system

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Songs disappear from queue before playing
- Profile and play history data issues
- Inconsistent song request limits

**Requested features**

- Add song history feature
- Expand music catalog with more genres and artists
- Allow users to request new songs to be added
- Improve song queue management and priority system
- Provide more transparency on how the app works


### Discogs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discogs/id1036449551)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Catalog your physical music collection, discover new releases, and shop for vinyl, CDs, and more. Track your wantlist, compare prices from global sellers, and get personalized listening suggestions based on your collection.

**Highlights:** Catalog music collection, Search millions of artists/albums, Find albums by barcode, Shop vinyl, CDs, cassettes, Compare prices from sellers, Track wantlist and get notifications, Get collection value estimates

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive music database
- 🔍 Useful barcode scanning feature
- 🗂️ Effective cataloging of music collection
- 💰 Helpful for finding rare/limited releases
- 🛒 Convenient marketplace for buying/selling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
- 🗂️ Clunky navigation and collection management
- 🔄 Inconsistent user experience between app and website
- 🔒 Security concerns with account access

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated log-outs and login issues
- Inconsistent display of album details and metadata
- Unreliable barcode scanning and album addition
- Glitches when navigating search results and collections

**Requested features**

- Ability to sort and filter collection by various criteria
- Integration of seller reviews and ratings
- Push notifications for new listings of wanted items
- Improved browsing and searching of seller inventories
- Seamless in-app purchasing and order tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rockbot free?

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

### Is Discogs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rockbot or Discogs?

Discogs is rated higher. Rockbot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Discogs averages 4.8 from 67K ratings.

### Do Rockbot or Discogs have ads?

Neither Rockbot nor Discogs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rockbot or Discogs?

Rockbot ships an update every 2 months, and Discogs monthly. Most recently, Rockbot was updated on October 17, 2026 and Discogs on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Rockbot or Discogs?

Rockbot currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and Discogs at #138. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*