Comparison

DiscoJanice vs Record Picker

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

Head to head
About

DiscoJanice

Features
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Disco Janice picks a random album from your Discogs vinyl collection so you never have to stare at your shelves wondering what to play. Just enter your Discogs username and tap shuffle. You'll get the album art, an Apple Music link, and can even ask Sonos or Siri to start playing β€” all with one tap. Browse your full collection sorted by artist, and check your selection history to see what you've been spinning. Disco Janice remembers what you've picked recently so you'll always hear something different. Features: - Random album picker from your Discogs collection - Album artwork and one-tap Apple Music link - Smart selection avoids repeats from the past 3 days - Browse your full collection sorted by artist - Selection history with date and time - Ask Sonos or Siri to play with voice commands - Siri Shortcut support β€” "Suggest an Album" - Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

About

Record Picker

This app helps you decide which vinyl record to play next from your collection. It offers weighted draws, filtering options, and a wishlist, with a dedicated interface for Apple Watch and iPad.

Highlights
  • Weighted random record selection
  • Filter by year, genre, format, speed, favorites
  • Temporary record exclusions
  • Barcode scanning for quick entry
  • Metadata from MusicBrainz and Discogs
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Export to CSV or JSON
Features
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Record Picker helps you catalog your physical music collection and choose what to play next β€” vinyl, CDs, SACDs, MiniDiscs and more, together on iPhone, iPad and Mac. CATALOG WHAT YOU ACTUALLY OWN Add an album by hand, scan its barcode or import a collection. Keep the exact edition, format, disc count, country, label, years, track list, artwork and your own notes. Artist, genre and label suggestions make entry faster, while a separate wishlist keeps future finds out of your collection until they are yours. IMPORT WITHOUT LOSING CONTROL Bring in Discogs, MusicBuddy or personal CSV files. Record Picker asks whether each import belongs in your collection or wishlist, lets you map unfamiliar columns and shows what will be added, updated, ignored or treated as a duplicate before you commit. THREE WAYS TO CHOOSE WHAT PLAYS NEXT β€’ Today’s Pick connects verified music news, anniversaries, reissues and optional nearby concerts to records you own or want. Every suggestion explains why it was chosen and cites its source. β€’ Mood Pick finds a record for the moment using your collection’s genres, styles, reviews and listening history. β€’ Random Pick brings neglected records back into rotation without repeating the same record or artist too soon. Multi-genre filters help you shape the draw. BUILT WITH CLASSICAL COLLECTIONS IN MIND Composer, works, catalog numbers, conductor, orchestra, choir, ensemble, soloists, recording date and recording place have proper fields of their own. Different interpretations remain complementary records, not false duplicates. KEEP THE LIBRARY TIDY MusicBrainz and Discogs can suggest missing metadata, artwork, tracks, genres and styles without overwriting your work. Data Quality flags missing dates, incomplete formats and likely duplicates. Sort and filter by genre to see your collection from a new angle. YOUR DATA IS YOURS Export your collection or wishlist as straightforward CSV or JSON. Make a full backup with artwork, favorites and listening history, then restore it on another device. There is no secret format and no subscription needed to get your library out. ONE COLLECTION ACROSS YOUR APPLE DEVICES Private iCloud sync keeps the same library on Mac, iPhone and iPad. The Apple Watch companion helps you find something to play without returning to the computer. Record Picker has no house account, no ads and no tracking. Record Picker is free for up to 100 owned records. A single Record Picker Pro purchase unlocks an unlimited collection for good, with no subscription. Play the right record.

Screenshots

DiscoJanice1 screens
Record Picker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DiscoJanice at none against Record Picker's 1. DiscoJanice also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Record Picker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Record Picker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DiscoJanice asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DiscoJanice ships an update every 4 months, Record Picker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
DiscoJanice versus Record Picker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscoJaniceRecord Picker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Monetizationβ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam AnklewiczYves Durand

In-app purchases

None

DiscoJanice

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Record Picker

One-time1
  • Record Picker Pro$8.99

Questions

Is DiscoJanice free?
DiscoJanice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Record Picker free?
Record Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DiscoJanice or Record Picker have ads?
Neither DiscoJanice nor Record Picker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DiscoJanice or Record Picker?
DiscoJanice ships an update every 4 months, and Record Picker every 3 days. Most recently, DiscoJanice was updated on September 20, 2026 and Record Picker on September 24, 2026.

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