Comparison

Vinylcore vs Nofy

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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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.

About

Nofy

This app allows you to import and play your own audio files offline. Organize your music with custom playlists, edit track details, and adjust sound settings. Enjoy a clean, ad-free listening experience with background playback.

Highlights
  • Import and play local audio files
  • Offline listening
  • Custom playlist creation
  • Edit track metadata and artwork
  • Adjust audio effects (speed, bass, reverb)
  • Background playback
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Nofy is an offline music player designed to give you more control over your personal audio library. Import audio files directly from your device, organize tracks into playlists, customize artwork and metadata, and enjoy a clean listening experience without accounts, ads, or streaming. With Nofy, you can: - Import and play audio files from your device - Listen offline without an internet connection - Create and manage custom playlists - Search and sort your music library - Customize track names, artists, and artwork - Adjust speed, bass, and reverb - Use built-in audio presets or create your own sound - Continue listening with background playback - Keep your music and settings stored locally on your device Nofy does not provide or download music. You choose the audio files you want to import and remain responsible for ensuring you have permission to use them. Your music. Your library. Your sound.

Screenshots

Vinylcore4 screens
Nofy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nofy at 5.0 against Vinylcore's 4.0. Nofy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. Vinylcore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nofy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nofy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vinylcore versus Nofy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVinylcoreNofy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB55 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTim MahonyAli Alkholaki

Customer experience

Vinylcore

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Nofy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vinylcore

One-time1
  • Gold Record Status$2.99
None

Nofy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vinylcore free?
Vinylcore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nofy free?
Nofy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vinylcore or Nofy?
Nofy is rated higher. Vinylcore averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Nofy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Vinylcore or Nofy have ads?
Vinylcore shows ads; Nofy does not.

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