Comparison

Groova vs PlaylistDig

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

Head to head
About

Groova

Features
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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.

About

PlaylistDig

Features
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PlaylistDig is a viewer for DJs and music lovers who want to browse their Apple Music playlists like digging through crates of vinyl. Look at the artwork like a record, pull the disc out, and flip it over to jot down a note - the convenience of digital, with the feel of analog crate-digging. β–  Three layouts β€’ Stack: flip through records one by one, like a real crate β€’ List: large artwork with great overview β€’ Grid: see many tracks at a glance β–  Built for DJs β€’ Per-track DJ notes: jot down key, BPM, or transition ideas on the back β€’ Marks: flag tracks you want to revisit β€’ Favorite and rating display β€’ In-app playback: check tracks on the spot via mini or full player β–  Keeps your library intact β€’ Shows your Apple Music folder hierarchy as-is β€’ Search across all playlists β–  Crafted details β€’ Liquid Glass styling on iOS 26 β€’ Subtle haptic feedback tuned to each gesture (can be turned off) β€’ Flick-only controls, tap-to-flip, and more to match your taste An Apple Music subscription and access to your music library are required.

Screenshots

Groova3 screens
PlaylistDig4 screens

Verdict

The call

Groova and PlaylistDig are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Groova ships an update every 5 weeks, PlaylistDig every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Groova versus PlaylistDig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroovaPlaylistDig
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer军 马Kazuki Higashihara

In-app purchases

None

Groova

No in-app purchases

None

PlaylistDig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Groova free?
Groova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlaylistDig free?
PlaylistDig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Groova or PlaylistDig have ads?
Neither Groova nor PlaylistDig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Groova or PlaylistDig?
Groova ships an update every 5 weeks, and PlaylistDig every 2 months. Most recently, Groova was updated on October 28, 2026 and PlaylistDig on October 12, 2026.

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