Groova vs Auranova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Groova
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Groova is a collection management app built for vinyl record lovers. It helps you organize your records, discover great music, and stay in sync with the world’s largest vinyl database. Whether you’re just starting your vinyl journey or managing a large collection, Groova makes collecting records simple, intuitive, and enjoyable. Key Features Daily Vinyl Discovery Discover handpicked vinyl records every day, presented in a clean, card-based layout. Swipe through recommendations and uncover new music at your own pace. Smart Collection Management Easily manage your vinyl library: Add records by scanning barcodes Import your entire collection by connecting your Discogs account Manually add records to keep complete and accurate details Powerful Search Powered by the Discogs database, Groova lets you quickly search for artists, albums, and labels. View detailed release information, ratings, and community reviews to better understand each record. Deep Discogs Integration Connect your Discogs account to sync your collection and access up-to-date record information anytime. Personalized Experience Supports both English and Chinese Modern, carefully crafted UI Smooth and responsive interactions Groova turns vinyl collecting into a well-organized, thoughtfully curated music experience.
Auranova
Experience your music library with dynamic, real-time visualizers that react to every beat. Offers powerful audio tools like a 10-band equalizer and DSP effects. Personalize your listening with various themes and enjoy offline playback.
- Real-time audio-reactive visualizers
- Import music from device, PC, Google Drive
- 10-band equalizer with genre presets
- DSP effects (reverb, echo, bass boost)
- AirPlay visualizers to TV
- Offline playback
- Customizable themes
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Auranova transforms how you experience music. Play your entire library with stunning real-time visualizers that pulse and react to every beat — from mesmerizing Butterchurn effects to elegant Mirror Lines and particle systems. PLAY YOUR WAY • Import music from your device, PC, Google Drive • Import music streams • AirPlay visualizers to your TV for the ultimate experience STUNNING VISUALIZERS • 7+ real-time audio-reactive visualizers • 290+ Butterchurn presets (MilkDrop2 engine) • Beat-reactive ambient glow with bass and drum detection • Matrix digital rain theme with green CRT aesthetic • Full-screen and external display support via AirPlay POWERFUL AUDIO TOOLS • 10-band equalizer with genre presets • DSP effects: reverb, echo, bass boost, and more • Sleep timer for bedtime listening THEMES & PERSONALIZATION • Dark, Light, Matrix, and additional visual themes • Lock screen controls and background playback • Works on iPhone and iPad FREE TO USE Auranova is free with core features — bars and mirror line visualizers, flat EQ, dark theme, and radio. Unlock Auranova Pro ($4.99, one-time purchase) for all visualizers, Butterchurn presets, EQ presets, DSP effects, themes. Privacy-first: Auranova works entirely offline. No accounts, no tracking, no ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Groova at none against Auranova's 1. Auranova's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Auranova sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Groova asks for nothing beyond the download.
Groova ships an update every 5 weeks, Auranova every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Groova | Auranova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 军 马 | DENIS TELEVNYY |
In-app purchases
Groova
No in-app purchases
Auranova
- Auranova Pro$4.99








