DiscDog vs CDThing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DiscDog
This app helps music collectors find vinyl, CDs, and cassettes. It allows users to search a vast music database, preview tracks, and compare different releases and formats. Users can also save their discoveries, organize their collection, and share curated lists with friends.
- Smart search by title, artist, photo, or barcode
- Massive global music database
- Personal collection library
- Curated recommended lists
- Share lists with friends
- In-store barcode scanner
- Compare release versions and formats
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Every vinyl hunter needs a trusted companion. Meet DiscDog — your ultimate record-hunting partner. Whether you’re chasing rare vinyl, timeless CDs, or nostalgic cassettes, DiscDog helps you search a massive music database, preview tracks, and compare alternate releases and formats in seconds. Why DiscDog? * Smart Search Find records instantly by title, artist, photo, or barcode scan. * Massive Catalog Explore vinyl, CDs, and cassettes from a rich global music database. * Your Personal Library Save favorites, organize discoveries, and keep your collection in one place. * Recommended Lists Discover curated record picks, explore detailed list pages, and get inspired for your next dig. * Share What You Love Share recommended lists with friends in one tap using deep links that open directly to the exact list. * In-Store Barcode Helper Scan or show barcodes while shopping to quickly check matching records. * Go Deeper with Every Release Compare versions, explore details, and discover what to hunt next. Start your next dig with DiscDog and turn every search into a great find. Good hunting, Disc Hunter.
CDThing
Easily catalog your physical CD collection by scanning barcodes. Quickly retrieve detailed release information, track listings, and cover art. Manage your library with custom notes, ratings, and storage details.
- Barcode scanning for quick entry
- Automatic data retrieval from MusicBrainz
- Multi-disc support
- Cover art sourcing from multiple providers
- Storage location and condition tracking
- Star ratings and personal notes
- iCloud sync
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CDThing is the fastest way to build a library of your physical CD collection. Point your camera at the barcode on any CD case. CDThing looks it up on MusicBrainz, pulls the full release — track listing with durations, multi-disc layout, genre, record label, release year — fetches cover art from up to five sources, and adds it to your library in under ten seconds. No typing. No searching. No friction. Working through a crate? Batch Scan Mode queues confirmations so you stay in a rhythm. WHAT YOU GET • Full track listings with individual durations • Multi-disc support with automatic partitioning • Cover art picker sourcing from Cover Art Archive, Deezer, iTunes, Last.fm, and Discogs • Storage location, condition, and loan tracking • Star ratings and personal notes • XMCD export for CD ripping tools • iCloud sync between Mac and iPhone • Export and import your library as JSON No account required. No subscription. Your data stays on your device and in your own iCloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DiscDog at 5.0 against CDThing's 4.0. DiscDog also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.3 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. CDThing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DiscDog asks for nothing beyond the download.
DiscDog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
DiscDog ships an update every 2 weeks, CDThing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DiscDog | CDThing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Enes Ay | Gavin Reid |
In-app purchases
DiscDog
No in-app purchases
CDThing
- Unlock unlimited library$2.99
