Vinyl Speed vs AudRig
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.
AudRig
This app allows music creators to stream their audio files from cloud storage and audition mixes with advanced tools. It offers features like A/B comparison, waveform visualization, and EQ to help refine sound.
- Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, iCloud)
- A/B mix comparison
- Waveform visualization
- Adjustable playback speed
- Frequency filters
- Per-track equalizer
- Sample-accurate looping
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AudRig is a professional music player for producers and composers - stream your own tracks from Dropbox or iCloud Drive and audition your mixes with precision tools. Connect your Dropbox or iCloud Drive account and browse your own audio library. Your files stay where they are, and AudRig keeps a local cache for offline listening. Add shared folders to get instant access to your collaborations. Use AudRig as your reference listening tool - load your latest mix alongside a reference track and switch instantly to hear exactly where you stand. **COMPARE YOUR MIXES** A/B mode lets you switch seamlessly between up to three tracks. Let automatic gain match even out the levels, and use Trial mode to evaluate mixes without bias - you won't know which is which until you reveal the result. **HEAR EVERY DETAIL** Waveform visualization gives you a clear view of your audio. Adjust playback speed anywhere from 0.5× to 2.0×. Slow down to catch a detail, find the right tempo feel, or practice along. Frequency filters let you isolate and compare specific bands. Mono mode collapses the stereo field to check phase and balance. Loop mode lets you set start and end points. **SHAPE YOUR SOUND** EQ mode gives you a visual per-track equalizer - dial in the curve you want to hear and audition your mix exactly as intended. **CHECK YOUR LOOPS** Loop mode is built for sample-accurate, seamless looping, making AudRig the perfect tool for checking that your track loops as intended without gaps or clicks. **FIND FILES INSTANTLY** Search your library by filename across folders - no manual browsing required. **TAKE IT TO THE CAR** AudRig supports CarPlay - browse your folders and play your library from the car screen. Set up an A/B comparison on your phone and it carries over, one row per slot, ready to switch between. **PREMIUM FEATURES** A/B comparison, loop mode, blind test mode, playback speed, frequency filters, EQ mode, unlimited offline-sync and mono mode are available as a one-time in-app purchase. No subscription. **TRY BEFORE YOU BUY** All premium features are available to try a limited number of times.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AudRig at Free against Vinyl Speed's $3.99. AudRig also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Vinyl Speed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
AudRig is free to download; Vinyl Speed costs $3.99 up front. AudRig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vinyl Speed asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vinyl Speed ships an update every 5 months, AudRig fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vinyl Speed | AudRig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rick DeCost | Martin Mellstrom |
In-app purchases
Vinyl Speed
No in-app purchases
AudRig
- AudRig All$9.99
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