# Dead Format vs RecordQuest

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dead Format at 112 against RecordQuest's 4. RecordQuest's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dead Format against 5.0 for RecordQuest. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dead Format has 112 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dead Format ships an update every 6 days, RecordQuest weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dead Format | RecordQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-format/id6741362354/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recordquest/id6788537686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 93 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dead Format LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793862982) | [Arie Shalita](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788537688) |

## What reviewers say

### Dead Format

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-format/id6741362354)

Organize your vinyl records, buy and sell them in a dedicated marketplace, and explore a comprehensive archive of pressing details. Connect with a community of fellow vinyl lovers.

**Highlights:** Vinyl collection cataloging, Vinyl marketplace for buying/selling, Pressing information archive, Connect with vinyl enthusiasts, Browse community profiles

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### RecordQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recordquest/id6788537686)

Catalog your vinyl collection, discover new music, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Track your records, create a collector profile, and find local record stores. It's designed to make vinyl collecting more social and organized.

**Highlights:** Build and manage vinyl collection, Create collector profile with stats, Connect with other collectors, Discover and locate record stores, Track wishlist of desired records, Unlock achievements for collection milestones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dead Format free?

Dead Format is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RecordQuest free?

RecordQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dead Format or RecordQuest?

RecordQuest is rated higher. Dead Format averages 5.0 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while RecordQuest averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Dead Format or RecordQuest have ads?

Neither Dead Format nor RecordQuest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dead Format or RecordQuest?

Dead Format ships an update every 6 days, and RecordQuest weekly. Most recently, Dead Format was updated on October 24, 2026 and RecordQuest on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*