Disc Shelf vs Bothside
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Disc Shelf
Manage your vinyl collection with this app. It offers powerful organization tools and stunning visuals, integrating seamlessly with Discogs to import your collection and wantlist. Track pressing details, view collection statistics, and showcase your records.
- Discogs integration for collection import
- Multiple display options (stack, grid)
- Interactive album art browsing
- Comprehensive metadata tracking
- Collection statistics and insights
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Disc Shelf - The Essential Vinyl Companion Disc Shelf transforms how you manage your vinyl collection. Whether you're a casual collector or a serious crate digger, Disc Shelf brings your records to life with stunning visuals and powerful organization tools. Key Features: • Discogs Integration - Instantly import your entire Collection and Wantlist with one-tap sync • Beautiful Display Options - Switch between immersive stack view and organized grid layouts • Interactive Album Art - Flip through your collection like you would in a real world • Comprehensive Metadata - Track pressing details, release years, labels, and formats • Collection Statistics - Monitor your growing collection with detailed insights Disc Shelf is built by collectors, for collectors. Start organizing your vinyl collection the way it deserves to be showcased.
Bothside
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Bothside is the smartest way to manage your vinyl collection. Built for collectors and DJs, Bothside transforms your collection into something organized, accessible and intelligent. Scan records in seconds, organize your physical shelves, access detailed metadata for every record, build collaborative crates and use AI to interact with your entire collection. Finding the exact record you need has never been easier. Scan records in seconds Quickly add records with smart scanning. Talk to your collection Ask Bothside to: build a crate for a 2-hour DJ set recommend records by genre show your most valuable records find specific records in your collection Find any record instantly Save the exact physical location of every record and find any vinyl in seconds. Advanced metadata Access detailed metadata powered by AI and Discogs. Create collaborative crates Share selections with friends and discover new music. Tools for DJs Manage gigs, earnings and notes for every event. Collector leaderboard Grow your collection and climb the rankings. If you love vinyl, Bothside was built for you. Your collection deserves more than spreadsheets, scattered notes or generic apps. Subscription Some advanced features require a subscription. You can explore the app for free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Disc Shelf at none against Bothside's 4. Bothside's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Bothside sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Disc Shelf asks for nothing beyond the download.
Disc Shelf ships an update every 3 months, Bothside every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Disc Shelf | Bothside |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Voyage Valley Cart LLC | Manuel Parra Villar |
In-app purchases
Disc Shelf
No in-app purchases
Bothside
- Premium Anual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- 50 Créditos$1.99
- 200 Créditos$4.99
- 500 Créditos$11.99
