Comparison

Vinyl Collection vs DeadWax

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

Head to head
About

Vinyl Collection

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Keep your entire record library in your pocket. Vinyl Collection is a fast, no-nonsense tool for tracking what you own and what you’re hunting for. Main Features: - Offline Support: Your collection is stored locally and can be viewed and changed offline. - Instant Search: Quickly find any album or artist from a massive global database. - Digital Library: Add records to your collection in seconds to keep a live inventory of your shelves. - Wishlist: Save the albums you want to buy next so you never forget a "must-have" find. - Custom Thumbnails: Personalize your list with custom images for a clean, visual layout. - Discogs import: The ability to migrate your Discogs library into Vinyl-Collection - ICloud Backups: Creating iCloud backups for each change being made to your collection - Migrate Collection: You can migrate your collection locally over the wifi network. No online connection required to do this.

About

DeadWax

Features
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DeadWax turns your Discogs collection into a living vinyl experience. Your records shouldn’t just sit on a shelf or exist as a static list. DeadWax helps you explore, rediscover, and enjoy the collection you’ve already built. Log the records you spin, browse your collection in a beautiful interface, and watch your listening history grow over time. Whether you’re a casual collector or a serious crate digger, DeadWax brings your vinyl collection to life. Track Your Vinyl. Rediscover Your Collection. Key Features Discogs Integration Log in with your Discogs account and instantly import your entire collection. Track Your Spins Record every time you play an album and build a personal listening history. Rediscover Your Collection See which records you play the most and which ones have been forgotten. Beautiful Collection Views Browse your vinyl in a clean, visual interface designed specifically for collectors. Listening History Look back at what you played this week, this month, or anytime. Highlights & Insights See patterns in your listening habits and reconnect with albums you love. Built for Vinyl Collectors DeadWax isn’t about streaming or playlists. It’s about the records you own and the experience of playing them. Your collection becomes something you interact with — not just catalogue. Requirements A Discogs account is required to import your collection. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vinyl Collection4 screens
DeadWax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vinyl Collection at none against DeadWax's 2. Vinyl Collection also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). DeadWax's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). 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. DeadWax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Vinyl Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vinyl Collection ships an update every 6 months, DeadWax weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Vinyl Collection versus DeadWax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVinyl CollectionDeadWax
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB56 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJeffrey MaasHowie Lynch

In-app purchases

None

Vinyl Collection

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DeadWax

Subscriptions1
  • DeadWax Collector (Monthly)$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • DeadWax Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Vinyl Collection free?
Vinyl Collection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeadWax free?
DeadWax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vinyl Collection or DeadWax have ads?
Neither Vinyl Collection nor DeadWax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vinyl Collection or DeadWax?
Vinyl Collection ships an update every 6 months, and DeadWax weekly. Most recently, Vinyl Collection was updated on November 8, 2026 and DeadWax on November 5, 2026.

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