Comparison

VinylSnap vs PinProf

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

Head to head
About

VinylSnap

Instantly identify vinyl records with a photo to discover their market value, get grading suggestions, and save them to your digital collection. Learn about vinyl sales, collector tips, and essential guides.

Highlights
  • Instant vinyl identification via photo
  • Reliable market valuation
  • Grading suggestions (VG, NM)
  • Digital vinyl collection management
  • Learn about vinyl sales and tips
  • Track collection value over time
Features
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Discover the True Value of Your Vinyl — Instantly What if that dusty record in your garage is worth hundreds—or even thousands? VinylSnap makes it easy to find out. With one quick photo, instantly identify your vinyl, get a reliable market price, see grading suggestions, and save it to your collection. VinylSnap is your go-to vinyl companion, perfect for collectors, resellers, or anyone who just found a box of old LPs in the attic. Try it free and see what your records are really worth! What Can VinylSnap Do? - Reliable Market Valuation
 Get a trusted reference price before you buy, sell, or store—know if you’ve found a $10 album or a $1,000 treasure. - Instant Identification with Rich Details
 Scan the label to unlock pressing info, release year, tracklist, and artist stories—works with most 12", 10", and 7" records. - Grading Suggestions
 Helpful VG / VG+ / NM guidance based on visible wear, label clarity, and jacket condition—so you can price and sell with confidence. - Your Digital Vinyl Shelf
 Save every record you scan and track your collection’s total value over time—see how your vinyl library grows in worth. - Learn & Explore
 Read exclusive articles on record-breaking vinyl sales, collector tips, and essential guides for anyone new to vinyl—so you know what to look for and how to protect it. Who Is VinylSnap For? • Beginners
 Just getting into vinyl? VinylSnap helps you understand what you have and how much it’s worth—no experience needed.
 • Collectors
 Build a well-organized vinyl archive, track your investments, and make sure your most valuable pressings are properly graded.
 • Resellers
 Use VinylSnap to make fast, informed decisions while crate-digging. Know what to buy, what to list, and what to keep. Why Choose VinylSnap?
 Accurate — Trusted valuation and grading in seconds
 Effortless — Just scan the label, no manual searching
 Insightful — Background knowledge at your fingertips
 Organized — Manage your entire vinyl library in one clean app Start Scanning with VinylSnap Today! Download now and discover the value behind every record. [About VinylSnap Premium] • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription • Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to iTunes Subscriptions after purchase Terms of Use: https://app-service.vinylsnaps.com/static/user_agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://app-service.vinylsnaps.com/static/privacy_policy.html

About

PinProf

This app helps pinball enthusiasts study game rules, track high scores, and organize practice sessions. It features a searchable library of pinball games with detailed information, including rulesheets, images, and videos. Users can log scores, build study groups, and set personal goals to improve their skills.

Highlights
  • Searchable pinball game library
  • Rulesheets, images, and videos
  • Score logging and progress tracking
  • Custom study groups
  • Goal setting
  • Game design credits
Features
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PinProf is a pinball study app that helps you study rules, track high scores, and organize your practice in one spot. Use PinProf to: - Browse a searchable pinball Library powered by OPDB (the Open Pinball Database). - Study games with rulesheets, playfield images, videos, and PinTips (from Match Play). - Log scores, build custom study groups, and track your progress. - Set goals and download official PinProf courses (new in 3.6.3) - View game design credits - Import your games from Pinside and record maintenance, mod installs, play counts, and more. PinProf gives you everything you need to become a pinball wizard!

Screenshots

VinylSnap4 screens
PinProf4 screens

Verdict

The call

VinylSnap and PinProf both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PinProf's written reviews are positive against 49% of VinylSnap's. PinProf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). VinylSnap's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 6) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VinylSnap sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. PinProf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PinProf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VinylSnap has 3.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of VinylSnap's written reviews are positive against 100% of PinProf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VinylSnap ships an update every 8 days, PinProf every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
VinylSnap versus PinProf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVinylSnapPinProf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.6K ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.6K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#95 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNext Vision LimitedPeter Liu

Customer experience

VinylSnap

All ratings3,144 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews330 reviews
Positive49.1%
Neutral13.3%
Negative37.6%

PinProf

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

VinylSnap

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent pricing information for the same album
  • Inability to identify albums without detailed center label information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to sort collection (e.g., alphabetically, by price)
  • Improve accuracy in identifying album versions and pricing
  • Integrate with Discogs for more comprehensive data
  • Add cover art display

PinProf

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

VinylSnap

Subscriptions8
  • VinylSnap Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • VinylSnap Pro7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Vinylsnap Premium$9.991 Month
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  • Vinylsnap Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Vinylsnap Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Vinylsnap Premium$29.991 Year
  • Vinylsnap Premium1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Vinylsnap Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

PinProf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VinylSnap free?
VinylSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PinProf free?
PinProf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VinylSnap or PinProf?
PinProf is rated higher. VinylSnap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while PinProf averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do VinylSnap or PinProf have ads?
Neither VinylSnap nor PinProf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VinylSnap or PinProf?
VinylSnap ships an update every 8 days, and PinProf every 5 days. Most recently, VinylSnap was updated on October 30, 2026 and PinProf on October 24, 2026.

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