Comparison

Groov Vinyl vs Bothside

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

Head to head
About

Groov Vinyl

Instantly identify vinyl records by taking a photo of the cover or label. Get detailed information, community ratings, pricing, and listen to tracks directly within the app. Save your discoveries and build your collection.

Highlights
  • AI-powered photo identification
  • Detailed album information
  • Community ratings and pricing
  • In-app music preview
  • Automatic scan saving
  • Collection cataloging
Features
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You’re flipping through crates. You spot an interesting cover—but the spine is unreadable, or the record is sealed in plastic. What is it? What does it sound like? Is it worth buying? Groov answers all of that in seconds. Just take a photo. Point your camera at any vinyl record—cover or label—and Groov instantly identifies the album using AI. No typing. No searching. No guesswork. ## From photo to full details Once identified, Groov shows you everything you’d want to know: * Artist, album title, and release year * Genre and style tags * Label and catalog information * Community ratings and popularity * How many collectors own it or are looking for it * Suggested market pricing by condition ## Listen instantly Groov doesn’t stop at identification. Start listening automatically, or tap any track to play it right away—directly in the app. Preview the music before you commit. No switching apps. No manual searches. No broken links. ## Your scans, saved Every record you scan is saved automatically. Browse your recent finds anytime and never lose track of what you’ve discovered—whether you’re crate digging or cataloging your own collection. ## Perfect for: * Crate digging at record stores and fairs * Previewing sealed or hard-to-read records * Discovering unfamiliar albums on the spot * Learning more about records you already own ## Why Groov? Most apps make you type. Most apps split the experience across multiple services. Groov does it all in one flow: photo → details → music ## Free to use No ads. No subscriptions. No paywalls. Just point, snap, and discover. Built for vinyl lovers who care about the music.

About

Bothside

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Groov Vinyl4 screens
Bothside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Groov Vinyl at none against Bothside's 4. Groov Vinyl also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Bothside's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bothside sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Groov Vinyl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Groov Vinyl ships an update every 2 months, Bothside every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Groov Vinyl versus Bothside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroov VinylBothside
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB58 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperStudioTCHoldings LLCManuel Parra Villar

In-app purchases

None

Groov Vinyl

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Bothside

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Anual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time3
  • 50 Créditos$1.99
  • 200 Créditos$4.99
  • 500 Créditos$11.99

Questions

Is Groov Vinyl free?
Groov Vinyl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bothside free?
Bothside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Groov Vinyl or Bothside have ads?
Neither Groov Vinyl nor Bothside shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Groov Vinyl or Bothside?
Groov Vinyl ships an update every 2 months, and Bothside every 6 days. Most recently, Groov Vinyl was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bothside on October 25, 2026.

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