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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Your records. More music. Record Picker helps you catalogue vinyl records and CDs, find an album on your shelves and choose what to play from the music you already own. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Add a record manually, choose a cover photo or enter a Discogs Reference ID. Import a collection or Wantlist CSV with a preview before applying changes. Keep your wishlist separate from the records you own, and move a wish into your collection when you buy it. FIND YOUR NEXT LISTEN Search your catalogue, filter by format, sort your albums and keep your favourites close. Random Pick helps you rediscover your shelves without repeating records during a draw cycle. Open your chosen music in a supported streaming service. LIGHT: THE ESSENTIALS One purchase, no subscription. An unlimited collection and wishlist, all import methods, search, filters, favourites, Random Pick, Today’s Pick, Mood Pick, backup and restore. PRO: EXPLORE FURTHER Listening Journeys, collection graphs, review keywords, batch enrichment and private pressing dossiers add ways to explore and maintain your library. Existing Pro purchases keep their access. RECORD DETAILS THAT RESPECT YOUR COPY Keep the release ID, format, speed, media and sleeve condition, notes and classical or contemporary music credits together. Reviews retain their original language; keyword analysis brings musical concepts together in a shared dictionary. YOUR COLLECTION STAYS YOURS No Record Picker account is required. You can back up and export your collection. Metadata and listening links may use external services; their availability and any required music subscriptions depend on those services. ON IPHONE AND IPAD Photograph a cover or scan a barcode with the camera. Browse your collection wherever you listen, with layouts for iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

CDBox4 screens
Record Picker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CDBox at none against Record Picker's 2. CDBox also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Record Picker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 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 2 one-off in-app purchases. CDBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CDBox ships an update monthly, Record Picker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 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 4 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 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Manuel Cristobal FloresYves Durand

In-app purchases

None

CDBox

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Record Picker

One-time2
  • Record Picker Light$2.99
  • 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 4 days. Most recently, CDBox was updated on October 16, 2026 and Record Picker on October 25, 2026.

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