Vinyl Speed vs Spin Tracker for Discogs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vinyl Speed
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Vinyl Speed is the essential companion for any vinyl enthusiast seeking perfect playback. It transforms your iPhone into a high-precision tool that measures your turntable's rotational speed. Vinyl records sound their best when played at the exact right speed. Even minor deviations can alter pitch, tempo, and the listening experience. With Vinyl Speed, you can easily verify your turntable is spinning at precisely 33⅓, 45, or 78 RPM. FEATURES - Accurately measures turntable speed to two decimal places using your device's advanced motion sensors - Support for all standard vinyl playback speeds: 33⅓, 45, and 78 RPM - Choose between 15 or 30-second tests for different precision needs - 5-second countdown gives you time to place your device properly on the platter - Detailed analysis showing measured speed, deviation percentage, and accuracy rating - Real-time monitoring of rotational consistency to identify fluctuations - Receive practical suggestions when speed issues are detected - Save and review past measurements with custom notes to track adjustments over time No external hardware needed—just place your iPhone on your turntable platter and start measuring.
Spin Tracker for Discogs
Log your vinyl record plays and discover insights into your listening habits. Visualize your most played artists, genres, and albums over time to deepen your connection with your music collection.
- Log vinyl spins
- Track play counts
- View listening analytics
- Visualize music habits
- Build listening history
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Spin Tracker is the ultimate companion for vinyl lovers—an elegant, intuitive app that lets you log every record you spin and uncover the story behind your listening habits. Whether you’re exploring a new LP, revisiting a favorite classic, or tracking plays for your entire collection, Spin Tracker makes capturing your analog life effortless. With just a tap, you can record each spin and watch your personal listening data come to life. Spin Tracker visualizes your habits over time—your most-played artists, genres, and albums; and how your tastes evolve across weeks, months, years, time of day or even the weather. Perfect for casual listeners and serious collectors alike, Spin Tracker helps you deepen your connection to your vinyl collection, celebrate your musical rituals, and rediscover the joy of slowing down for a spin. Key Features: * Log every vinyl spin with quick, clean input * Track play counts for albums, artists, and genres * View beautiful analytics that reveal your listening patterns * Build a living history of your personal vinyl journey Spin Tracker turns the simple act of dropping the needle into a meaningful, trackable experience. Start documenting your spins and see your music in a whole new way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spin Tracker for Discogs at every 5 weeks against Vinyl Speed's every 5 months. Spin Tracker for Discogs also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Vinyl Speed costs $3.99 and Spin Tracker for Discogs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vinyl Speed ships an update every 5 months, Spin Tracker for Discogs every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vinyl Speed | Spin Tracker for Discogs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rick DeCost | Aaron Zimmer |
In-app purchases
Vinyl Speed
No in-app purchases
Spin Tracker for Discogs
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Spin Tracker for Discogs free?
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