Comparison

Bothside vs GruKit

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

Head to head
About

Bothside

Features
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Bothside is the smartest way to manage your vinyl collection. Built for collectors and DJs, Bothside transforms your collection into something organized, accessible and intelligent. Scan records in seconds, organize your physical shelves, access detailed metadata for every record, build collaborative crates and use AI to interact with your entire collection. Finding the exact record you need has never been easier. Scan records in seconds Quickly add records with smart scanning. Talk to your collection Ask Bothside to: build a crate for a 2-hour DJ set recommend records by genre show your most valuable records find specific records in your collection Find any record instantly Save the exact physical location of every record and find any vinyl in seconds. Advanced metadata Access detailed metadata powered by AI and Discogs. Create collaborative crates Share selections with friends and discover new music. Tools for DJs Manage gigs, earnings and notes for every event. Collector leaderboard Grow your collection and climb the rankings. If you love vinyl, Bothside was built for you. Your collection deserves more than spreadsheets, scattered notes or generic apps. Subscription Some advanced features require a subscription. You can explore the app for free. Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GruKit

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GruKit is the pocket toolkit for vinyl DJs and record collectors. Name the song that's playing, check your turntable's speed, lock a BPM, and pack your record bag under the airline limit, all in one fast, focused app. APPLE INTELLIGENCE • Explain any release: what your pressing is, what its format terms mean and which tracks to start with • Turntable Health and Vibration Shield results in plain words • A summary of your listening from your Audio Finder history • Describe your record bag in your own words and GruKit counts the records • Ask questions about vinyl, DJing and the app in Learn Requires a supported device with Apple Intelligence turned on. AUDIO FINDER: NAME THAT TRACK • Identify any song playing nearby in seconds • Find Song in Control Center, on the Lock Screen or on the Action button: listens in the background and sends the result as a notification with artwork • See the matching Discogs release with low, median and high prices • Every song you find is saved to your history BARCODE SCANNER • Scan a record's barcode to find the exact Discogs release • See label, year, format and Discogs prices at a glance TURNTABLE HEALTH • Check your platter's speed at 33⅓, 45 or 78 RPM with your iPhone's motion sensor • Clear verdicts for speed and stability: on speed, slightly fast or slow, steady or wobbly • Auto-zeroing and tilt correction for readings you can trust TAP TO TEMPO • Tap along to get a stable BPM, with half and double time • Locks on even if you miss a beat VIBRATION SHIELD • Measures floor and bass vibration reaching your turntable • Alerts you before the stylus skips FLIGHT BAG • Estimate your record bag's weight against the airline limit • Verified empty weights for popular UDG, MAGMA, Odyssey and Gator bags, or add your own • See how many more 12″ or 7″ records will fit LEARN • Short guides on beatmatching, turntable setup, cueing and record care Clean, black and white, and built for the booth. No clutter, just the tools you reach for before and during a set.

Screenshots

Bothside4 screens
GruKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bothside at every 6 days against GruKit's every 4 weeks. Bothside also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bothside sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year and GruKit sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bothside ships an update every 6 days, GruKit every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Bothside versus GruKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBothsideGruKit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperManuel Parra VillarIbrahim Sefa Tuna

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Bothside

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Anual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time3
  • 50 Créditos$1.99
  • 200 Créditos$4.99
  • 500 Créditos$11.99
1 purchases

GruKit

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Account$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Bothside free?
Bothside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GruKit free?
GruKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bothside or GruKit have ads?
Neither Bothside nor GruKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bothside or GruKit?
Bothside ships an update every 6 days, and GruKit every 4 weeks. Most recently, Bothside was updated on October 25, 2026 and GruKit on October 24, 2026.

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