GoodTunes vs Pulse Vinyl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GoodTunes
This music player allows users to access and play audio files purchased from a specific online store. It provides a straightforward way to manage and enjoy your digital music library.
- Play purchased music
- Access GoGoods storefront purchases
- Simple music management
- Ad-free listening
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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The free GoodTunes® Player to play the music you own from the artists you love. A player that feels right. Tap into a rich full-screen player with smooth, responsive controls. Line up what's coming with Up Next, shuffle any album or playlist, and pick right back up with Recently Played. Sing along, every word. Live, time-synced lyrics light up in real time as the song plays — tap any line to jump straight to that moment. Go deeper than the song. Every track carries its full credits — the writers, the players, and even the instruments and gear used to make it. Discover the people and the equipment behind the music you love. Your collection, beautifully kept. Browse your music by albums, songs, or artists, search your whole collection instantly, and build playlists for every mood, moment, and memory. Favorite the songs and artists you love and they're always close. Bonus content from the artist. Watch behind-the-scenes videos and view exclusive photos that bring each release to life. Built for how you listen. AirPlay to your Apple TV or HomePod in a single tap, and enjoy a clean, modern experience designed for iPhone and iPad. A real connection to the music. Every album in your collection comes with a personalized and numbered GoodDeed® — your proof of ownership and a way share it with the world. Sized perfectly for Stories. Beautiful, considered, and made for people who truly love music.
Pulse Vinyl
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Turn your Apple Music library into a personal vinyl and CD collection. PulseVinyl scans the albums in your music library and helps you discover which releases are available on physical media. Keep track of what you own, build your wantlist, scan barcodes, and view estimated market values in one beautifully designed app. FEATURES • Scan your Apple Music library for vinyl and CD availability • Track records and CDs you own • Create and manage a personal wantlist • Scan barcodes to quickly find physical releases • Recognize music with Shazam and check the single and album • View estimated collection values using available Discogs market data • Follow upcoming releases from artists in your library with Release Radar • Browse your collection with artwork, filters, sorting, and detailed release information • Keep your collection synchronized across your Apple devices with iCloud • Access helpful widgets from your Home Screen PulseVinyl is made for music lovers who want to connect their digital library with their physical collection. Some availability and market-value information depends on third-party data and may not be available for every release. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pulseos.eu/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoodTunes at none against Pulse Vinyl's 4. GoodTunes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Pulse Vinyl sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GoodTunes asks for nothing beyond the download.
GoodTunes ships an update weekly, Pulse Vinyl fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoodTunes | Pulse Vinyl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GoGoods | Kuno Boers |
In-app purchases
GoodTunes
No in-app purchases
Pulse Vinyl
- PulseVinyl Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- PulseVinyl Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
- PulseVinyl Pro – Lifetime$39.99
- PulseVinyl Pro Lifetime$49.99









