Comparison

GoodTunes vs Pulse Vinyl

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Play purchased music
  • Access GoGoods storefront purchases
  • Simple music management
  • Ad-free listening
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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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.

About

Pulse Vinyl

Features
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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

Screenshots

GoodTunes4 screens
Pulse Vinyl4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoodTunes ships an update weekly, Pulse Vinyl fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
GoodTunes versus Pulse Vinyl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodTunesPulse Vinyl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB42 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGoGoodsKuno Boers

In-app purchases

None

GoodTunes

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pulse Vinyl

Subscriptions2
  • PulseVinyl Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PulseVinyl Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time2
  • PulseVinyl Pro – Lifetime$39.99
  • PulseVinyl Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is GoodTunes free?
GoodTunes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse Vinyl free?
Pulse Vinyl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GoodTunes or Pulse Vinyl have ads?
Neither GoodTunes nor Pulse Vinyl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoodTunes or Pulse Vinyl?
GoodTunes ships an update weekly, and Pulse Vinyl fortnightly. Most recently, GoodTunes was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pulse Vinyl on October 31, 2026.

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