Comparison

CDBox vs Plastic

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

Head to head
About

CDBox

Features
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Turn your CD shelf into a living, searchable collection. CDBox connects to your Discogs account and turns your physical CD collection into a beautiful, organized digital catalog, right on your phone. No more spreadsheets, no more guessing whether you already own an album before buying a duplicate by mistake. WHY CDBOX • Automatic sync — Your existing Discogs collection imports in seconds, complete with cover art, tracklists, and release details. • Smart wishlist — Keep track of every CD you want to add next, sorted by year, so you never lose sight of what you're hunting for. • Powerful search — Look up releases and master releases by title, artist, or label. Scan a barcode to check instantly whether a CD is already in your collection before you buy it again. • Custom folders — Organize your collection your way: by genre, mood, favorites, or any system that makes sense to you. • Artist library — Browse every artist in your collection, see how many records you own from each, and rediscover music you forgot you had. • Rediscover — Get a random pick from your own collection to give an old favorite another spin. • Dashboard at a glance — Recently added releases, collection stats, and pending wishlist items, all on one screen, with your estimated collection value just a scroll away. BUILT FOR COLLECTORS Whether you own 20 CDs or 2,000, CDBox gives you a fast, clean way to browse, organize, and grow your collection without ever leaving your phone. Dark and light themes, full English and Spanish support, and a read-only connection to Discogs mean your data stays safe and always under your control. PRIVACY FIRST CDBox only reads your Discogs collection, it never modifies it. Your account stays exactly as you left it on Discogs. This app uses the Discogs API but is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Discogs. "Discogs" is a registered trademark of Zink Media, LLC. Download CDBox today and finally get your CD collection organized.

About

Plastic

Easily identify and organize your vinyl collection. Scan album covers or labels to get details, track ownership, and preview music. Discover pressing information and marketplace pricing for your records.

Highlights
  • Scan and identify vinyl records
  • Explore pressing details and pricing
  • Build and organize personal collection
  • Preview tracks via Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud
  • Wishlist for desired records
  • Crate-digging companion for stores
Features
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Organize your vinyl/CD records collection in full sync with Discogs: • SCAN & IDENTIFY: Point your camera at any album. Plastic uses advanced image recognition to identify even rare pressings. • EXPLORE EVERY DETAIL: Pre-listen to songs, explore pressing information. See which versions exist, compare marketplace pricing, and understand the rarity of the record. • BUILD YOUR COLLECTION: Add scanned records to your personal collection with one tap. Browse everything you own in one place, organized and easy to navigate. Keep a wishlist for records you are still hunting for. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://myplastic.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://myplastic.app/privacy

Screenshots

CDBox4 screens
Plastic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CDBox at none against Plastic's 7. Plastic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plastic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CDBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CDBox ships an update monthly, Plastic every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CDBox versus Plastic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDBoxPlastic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Manuel Cristobal FloresAndrii Liashchuk

In-app purchases

None

CDBox

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Plastic

Subscriptions6
  • Plastic Pro$3.991 Month
  • Plastic Pro$4.991 Month
  • Plastic Pro$12.001 Year
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  • Plastic Pro3 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Plastic Pro$23.991 Year
  • Plastic Pro1 Year trial$23.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plastic Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is CDBox free?
CDBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plastic free?
Plastic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CDBox or Plastic have ads?
CDBox shows ads; Plastic does not.
Which is updated more often, CDBox or Plastic?
CDBox ships an update monthly, and Plastic every 4 days. Most recently, CDBox was updated on October 16, 2026 and Plastic on October 12, 2026.

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