Vinylcore vs My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vinylcore
Explore music by altering playback speed and pitch, similar to vinyl record manipulation. Access a vast library of free audio, including music, radio, podcasts, and archived recordings, or use your own purchased tracks.
- Adjust playback speed and pitch
- Recreate vinyl speed effects
- Add reverb effects
- Stream music from Jamendo
- Listen to internet radio
- Play podcasts at altered speeds
- Access Internet Archive audio
Read full descriptionHide full description
What happens when you play your favorite music at the wrong speed? Sometimes, magic... Vinylcore lets you explore music the way vinyl lovers and remixers have for decades: by spinning it at the wrong speed — like a 33rpm record played at 45rpm, or vice versa. Slow it down for a haunting, dreamy crawl. Speed it up for that bright, breathless Nightcore rush. The result is sometimes funny, sometimes beautiful, and often unexpectedly brilliant. New in Version 3 — start listening straight away, no music library required. Vinylcore used to work only with songs already on your device. Not anymore. Now you can dive in instantly with a world of free, legal audio built right in: • Jamendo — over 500,000 free, Creative Commons-licensed tracks • Internet Radio — thousands of live stations from around the world • Podcasts — search and stream any show… then hear it at half or double speed • The Internet Archive — a vast vault of live concerts, vintage recordings and rare audio • Paste any audio link — drop in a direct URL and play it your way Want to hear a track crawl like a slowed-and-reverbed remix? A podcast host suddenly sound deep and ominous? A 1970s live bootleg pushed into Nightcore territory? Now you can — in seconds, with no files to buy or sync. Still love your own music? You can also play songs purchased from iTunes or synced to your device, exactly as before. What you can do: • Pitch-shift and time-stretch any track in true analog style • Recreate the iconic 33-to-45 rpm effect using authentic vinyl-speed math • Dial in as much lush reverb as you like — from a subtle shimmer to a fully washed-out dream • Experiment with radio, podcasts, instrumentals, moody vocals and modern pop Vinylcore is the spiritual successor to the '45 RPM' app — rebuilt from scratch, redesigned for modern devices, and now opened up to the world of online audio. A note on your own library: Due to licensing restrictions, Vinylcore can only play personal songs that are purchased from iTunes on your device or synced via a computer. It cannot access Apple Music or iCloud Music Library tracks — but with V3's built-in radio, podcast and Jamendo sources, you no longer need a music library to get started.
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
Your vinyl collection deserves more than a spreadsheet. My Vinyl+ is the premium companion for vinyl collectors - a powerful, beautifully designed app that brings your record collection to life. Sync with Discogs, scan barcodes, track your collection's value, and see every pressing rendered in stunning detail. ▸ SEE YOUR RECORDS LIKE NEVER BEFORE Every record in your collection gets a custom vinyl visualization that matches its real pressing: • Standard, colored, and picture disc rendering • Marble swirl patterns with realistic procedural textures • Splatter vinyl with customizable accent colors • Clear and translucent pressings with glass-like depth • Split-color vinyl with support for 2 to 6 sections • Auto-detect vinyl color directly from Discogs release notes — powered by on-device AI, no data leaves your phone Pull the record out of its sleeve with a satisfying physics-based animation. It's the closest you'll get to handling your vinyl without leaving the couch. ▸ YOUR ENTIRE COLLECTION, ORGANIZED • Sync your Discogs collection and wantlist automatically • Scan barcodes to instantly add records • Identify music with audio recognition powered by Shazam technology • Swipe between Collection and Wantlist with a fluid gesture • Jump to any letter with the alphabetic quick-scroll bar • Search by artist, album, label, year, or format • Add notes, rate records, and track sleeve and media condition ▸ KNOW WHAT YOUR COLLECTION IS WORTH Track the market value of your vinyl collection over time. See individual record values, total collection worth, and how they trend — all powered by real Discogs marketplace data. ▸ RECORD STORE DAY Never miss a release. Browse upcoming Record Store Day titles, save them to your RSD wishlist, find participating stores near you, and share your list with fellow collectors — fully localized in 6 languages. ▸ LISTEN INSTANTLY Tap any record to play it through your favorite streaming service: • Apple Music • Spotify • Tidal No switching apps. No searching. Just tap and listen. ▸ WIDGETS FOR YOUR HOME SCREEN Showcase your collection right on your home screen: • Random Record — rediscover a gem from your shelves every day • Collection Counter — see your collection size at a glance ▸ ASK AI ABOUT YOUR RECORDS Curious about a pressing's history, the story behind an album, or what makes a release collectible? Get detailed AI insights from the assistant, about any record in your collection. ▸ BUILT FOR iOS Designed to feel native on every Apple device: • Liquid Glass interface on iOS 26 • Siri Shortcuts for hands-free record management • Dark mode throughout • Dynamic Type and VoiceOver accessibility • iPad optimized layouts • Home screen widgets ▸ PRIVACY FIRST Vinyl color detection runs entirely on-device. Your collection data syncs securely. No tracking beyond what you choose to share. ▸ CONNECT YOUR ACCOUNTS • Discogs — full collection and wantlist sync • Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal — instant playback • Shazam-powered audio recognition --- My Vinyl+ is free to download with core features included. Unlock the full experience — including unlimited collection sync, value tracking, widgets, and AI insights - with My Vinyl+ Platinum. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs at 4.6 against Vinylcore's 4.0. My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). Vinylcore's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Vinylcore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs has 109 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.
Vinylcore ships an update every 4 months, My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vinylcore | My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 4.6 (109 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 109 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 266 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tim Mahony | MC Software Ltd |
Customer experience
Vinylcore
My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs
In-app purchases
Vinylcore
- Gold Record Status$2.99
My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Small tip$0.99
- Medium tip$1.99
- Large Tip$3.99
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Lifetime$39.99
Questions
Is Vinylcore free?
Is My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs free?
Which has better reviews, Vinylcore or My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs?
Do Vinylcore or My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs have ads?
Which is updated more often, Vinylcore or My Vinyl+ Scanner for Discogs?
Other comparisons















