Comparison

CDBox vs Record Picker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€’ Automatic sync β€” Your existing Discogs collection imports in seconds, complete with cover art, tracklists, and release details. β€’ Smart wishlist β€” Keep track of every CD you want to add next, sorted by year, so you never lose sight of what you're hunting for. β€’ Powerful search β€” 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. β€’ Custom folders β€” Organize your collection your way: by genre, mood, favorites, or any system that makes sense to you. β€’ Artist library β€” Browse every artist in your collection, see how many records you own from each, and rediscover music you forgot you had. β€’ Rediscover β€” Get a random pick from your own collection to give an old favorite another spin. β€’ Dashboard at a glance β€” 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

Record Picker

This app helps you decide which vinyl record to play next from your collection. It offers weighted draws, filtering options, and a wishlist, with a dedicated interface for Apple Watch and iPad.

Highlights
  • Weighted random record selection
  • Filter by year, genre, format, speed, favorites
  • Temporary record exclusions
  • Barcode scanning for quick entry
  • Metadata from MusicBrainz and Discogs
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Export to CSV or JSON
Features
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Record Picker helps you catalog your physical music collection and choose what to play next β€” vinyl, CDs, SACDs, MiniDiscs and more, together on iPhone, iPad and Mac. CATALOG WHAT YOU ACTUALLY OWN Add an album by hand, scan its barcode or import a collection. Keep the exact edition, format, disc count, country, label, years, track list, artwork and your own notes. Artist, genre and label suggestions make entry faster, while a separate wishlist keeps future finds out of your collection until they are yours. IMPORT WITHOUT LOSING CONTROL Bring in Discogs, MusicBuddy or personal CSV files. Record Picker asks whether each import belongs in your collection or wishlist, lets you map unfamiliar columns and shows what will be added, updated, ignored or treated as a duplicate before you commit. THREE WAYS TO CHOOSE WHAT PLAYS NEXT β€’ Today’s Pick connects verified music news, anniversaries, reissues and optional nearby concerts to records you own or want. Every suggestion explains why it was chosen and cites its source. β€’ Mood Pick finds a record for the moment using your collection’s genres, styles, reviews and listening history. β€’ Random Pick brings neglected records back into rotation without repeating the same record or artist too soon. Multi-genre filters help you shape the draw. BUILT WITH CLASSICAL COLLECTIONS IN MIND Composer, works, catalog numbers, conductor, orchestra, choir, ensemble, soloists, recording date and recording place have proper fields of their own. Different interpretations remain complementary records, not false duplicates. KEEP THE LIBRARY TIDY MusicBrainz and Discogs can suggest missing metadata, artwork, tracks, genres and styles without overwriting your work. Data Quality flags missing dates, incomplete formats and likely duplicates. Sort and filter by genre to see your collection from a new angle. YOUR DATA IS YOURS Export your collection or wishlist as straightforward CSV or JSON. Make a full backup with artwork, favorites and listening history, then restore it on another device. There is no secret format and no subscription needed to get your library out. ONE COLLECTION ACROSS YOUR APPLE DEVICES Private iCloud sync keeps the same library on Mac, iPhone and iPad. The Apple Watch companion helps you find something to play without returning to the computer. Record Picker has no house account, no ads and no tracking. Record Picker is free for up to 100 owned records. A single Record Picker Pro purchase unlocks an unlimited collection for good, with no subscription. Play the right record.

Screenshots

CDBox4 screens
Record Picker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CDBox at none against Record Picker's 1. CDBox also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Record Picker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Record Picker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CDBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CDBox ships an update monthly, Record Picker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 3 level
CDBox versus Record Picker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDBoxRecord Picker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Monetizationβ€”Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Manuel Cristobal FloresYves Durand

In-app purchases

None

CDBox

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Record Picker

One-time1
  • Record Picker Pro$8.99

Questions

Is CDBox free?
CDBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Record Picker free?
Record Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CDBox or Record Picker have ads?
CDBox shows ads; Record Picker does not.
Which is updated more often, CDBox or Record Picker?
CDBox ships an update monthly, and Record Picker every 3 days. Most recently, CDBox was updated on September 11, 2026 and Record Picker on September 24, 2026.

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