# StackRoom vs Spindle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StackRoom at none against Spindle's 3. Spindle's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spindle sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. StackRoom asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StackRoom against 5.0 for Spindle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spindle has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StackRoom ships an update every 3 weeks, Spindle weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StackRoom | Spindle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackroom/id6742965007/reviews) | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spindle-vinyl-tracker/id6763497326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Simmons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799811651) | [Michael Warner](https://appshunter.io/developer/526192220) |

## What reviewers say

### StackRoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackroom/id6742965007)

Organize your physical media collection with this app. Scan items to automatically retrieve details, track their value, and discover insights. Create playlists and share your collection's story.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for quick cataloging, Automatic retrieval of release details, Collection value tracking, Wishlist management, Collection insights and analytics, Smart shelves and crates, Mood playlist creation, Community forums for collectors

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spindle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spindle-vinyl-tracker/id6763497326)

This app helps you journal your vinyl listening experience by tracking spin times, sides played, and your listening habits. It allows importing your collection, noting thoughts during playback, and participating in community challenges. It also integrates with Last.fm for automatic scrobbling.

**Highlights:** Log every spin from Lock Screen, Import collection from Discogs, Track multiple turntables, Real-time listening statistics, Private listening journal, Community listening challenges, Last.fm scrobbling integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StackRoom free?

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

### Is Spindle free?

Spindle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StackRoom or Spindle?

StackRoom and Spindle are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 13 ratings respectively.

### Do StackRoom or Spindle have ads?

Neither StackRoom nor Spindle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StackRoom or Spindle?

StackRoom ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spindle weekly. Most recently, StackRoom was updated on September 20, 2026 and Spindle on September 23, 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.*