Comparison

Vinylbox vs First Pressing

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

Head to head
About

Vinylbox

Features
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Turn your record crate into a living, searchable collection. Vinylbox connects to your Discogs account and turns your physical vinyl collection into a beautiful, organized digital catalog, right on your phone. No more spreadsheets, no more guessing whether you already own a pressing before buying a duplicate by mistake. WHY VINYLBOX • Automatic sync — Your existing Discogs collection imports in seconds, complete with cover art, tracklists, and release details. • Smart wishlist — Keep track of every record 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 record 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 records or 2,000, Vinylbox 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 Vinylbox 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 Vinylbox today and finally get your vinyl collection organized.

About

First Pressing

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Your records, kept properly. First Pressing is a home for the records you own, not a spreadsheet with album art bolted on. Search Discogs, scan a barcode, and a record lands on your shelf with its pressing, label, catalogue number and condition intact. Cataloguing is free. Forever, and without a cap. FREE, ALWAYS Ā· Unlimited records, never capped, never counted Ā· Discogs search, import and sync Ā· Full pressing detail, label, catalogue number, country, format Ā· Condition grading, with a plain-English guide to what each grade means Ā· Personal notes on any record THE FULL SHOP Ā· The value ledger, what you paid, what it's worth, what the crate is worth Ā· Listening log and stats, what you actually spin, and how often Ā· After Hours, a warm dark theme for late-night digging Ā· Home Screen widgets Ā· CSV export One price. No subscription required, and cataloguing is never paywalled, that is a promise, not a launch offer. Try everything free for 14 days. After that, only the extras lock. Your collection stays yours, complete, at no cost. First Pressing is available as a one-time Lifetime purchase, or as an annual subscription if you prefer. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://digitaldoctorltd.com/privacy.html This application uses Discogs' API but is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Discogs. "Discogs" is a trademark of Zink Media, LLC.

Screenshots

Vinylbox4 screens
First Pressing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vinylbox at none against First Pressing's 2. First Pressing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. First Pressing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Vinylbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vinylbox ships an update every 6 weeks, First Pressing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Vinylbox versus First Pressing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVinylboxFirst Pressing
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Manuel Cristobal FloresDigital Doctor LTD

In-app purchases

None

Vinylbox

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

First Pressing

Subscriptions1
  • The Full Shop (Annual)$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • The Full Shop (Lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is Vinylbox free?
Vinylbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Pressing free?
First Pressing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vinylbox or First Pressing have ads?
Vinylbox shows ads; First Pressing does not.
Which is updated more often, Vinylbox or First Pressing?
Vinylbox ships an update every 6 weeks, and First Pressing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vinylbox was updated on October 28, 2026 and First Pressing on October 16, 2026.

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