Comparison

Bothside vs Vinyl Identifier

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

Vinyl Identifier

Features
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Vinyl Identifier: Scan & Value helps you identify, grade, and price any vinyl record by taking a photo of the sleeve or label. AI reads the cover art, label, and catalog number to tell you what it is, what condition it's in, and what it could be worth on the resale market. Whether you are crate digging at a record store, browsing a garage sale, or checking a dusty box in the attic, Vinyl Identifier: Scan & Value takes the guesswork out of record collecting. No more wondering if that thrift store find is a rare first pressing or a common reissue worth nothing. How Vinyl Identifier: Scan & Value Works 1. Take a photo of the record sleeve, label, or jacket 2. AI analyzes the cover art, label, catalog number, and pressing details 3. Get an estimated value, pressing year, condition grade, and Discogs reference Vinyl Identifier: Scan & Value works with LPs, EPs, 7-inch singles, 12-inch singles, picture discs, and rare colored vinyl. Each scan returns artist, album, label, catalog number, country of pressing, year, and an estimated market value based on current resale data and recent sold listings. What You Can Identify LP albums and full-length records 7-inch and 12-inch singles EPs and compilations Rare and limited pressings Colored vinyl and picture discs Promotional and test pressings Audiophile reissues and remasters First pressings and original releases Vinyl Identifier: Scan & Value is built for record collectors, crate diggers, vintage music fans, resellers, and anyone curious about the worth of their vinyl. Whether you are pricing a collection for sale or hunting for hidden gems in the wild, let AI do the research for you. Stop second-guessing labels and start scanning with Vinyl Identifier: Scan & Value. Vinyl Identifier: Scan & Value provides AI-based value estimates and pressing information. Results may vary depending on image quality, edition, and condition. Always do your own research before making purchasing decisions. Unlock additional features with an optional subscription. This application uses Discogs' API but is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Discogs. 'Discogs' is a trademark of Zink Media, LLC. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://klikklakstudio.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Bothside4 screens
Vinyl Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bothside at every 6 days against Vinyl Identifier's every 2 months. 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 Vinyl Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bothside ships an update every 6 days, Vinyl Identifier every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Bothside versus Vinyl Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBothsideVinyl Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManuel Parra VillarUtku Gogen

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
2 purchases

Vinyl Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Vinyl Identifier Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Vinyl Identifier Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Bothside free?
Bothside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vinyl Identifier free?
Vinyl Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bothside or Vinyl Identifier have ads?
Neither Bothside nor Vinyl Identifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bothside or Vinyl Identifier?
Bothside ships an update every 6 days, and Vinyl Identifier every 2 months. Most recently, Bothside was updated on October 25, 2026 and Vinyl Identifier on October 25, 2026.

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