# VinylAlert vs Record Store Day Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VinylAlert at none against Record Store Day Tracker's 3. VinylAlert also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Record Store Day Tracker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Record Store Day Tracker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. VinylAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.

VinylAlert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Record Store Day Tracker has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VinylAlert ships an update every 6 weeks, Record Store Day Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VinylAlert | Record Store Day Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinylalert/id6756522657/reviews)** | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-store-day-tracker/id6760149884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 48 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anton Palmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861153539) | [Austin Henley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437974011) |

## What reviewers say

### VinylAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinylalert/id6756522657)

This app helps vinyl collectors stay informed about new record releases. It monitors numerous stores and provides instant alerts for new vinyl, restocks, and anticipated drops. Users can follow artists and stores, filter by shipping country, and discover trending releases.

**Highlights:** Real-time release tracking, Instant notifications (push/email), Follow artists and record stores, Filter by shipping country, Discover trending releases, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Record Store Day Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-store-day-tracker/id6760149884)

This app helps vinyl collectors prepare for Record Store Day. Browse upcoming releases, build a wishlist, and track found records to stay organized while hunting for vinyl.

**Highlights:** Browse Record Store Day releases, Build a personal wishlist, Mark most wanted releases, Check off found records, Stay organized during crate digging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Me a 45 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support the Spin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fill the Crate | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VinylAlert free?

VinylAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Record Store Day Tracker free?

Record Store Day Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VinylAlert or Record Store Day Tracker?

VinylAlert is rated higher. VinylAlert averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Record Store Day Tracker averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do VinylAlert or Record Store Day Tracker have ads?

Neither VinylAlert nor Record Store Day Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VinylAlert or Record Store Day Tracker?

VinylAlert ships an update every 6 weeks, and Record Store Day Tracker weekly. Most recently, VinylAlert was updated on October 2, 2026 and Record Store Day Tracker on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*