kallax vs Stackwax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
kallax
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Kallax is a mobile app for vinyl DJs and collectors who manage their Discogs collection. Sync your collection and create intelligent, BPM-sorted playlists ready for the booth. IMPORTANT: You need a FREE Discogs account to use Kallax. Discogs is a community music database where collectors catalog vinyl, CDs, and digital releases. CORE FEATURES • Discogs Sync: Automatically import your vinyl collection from Discogs • BPM Detection: Auto-tag your collection with BPM values for smart playlist creation • Playlist Generator: Create playlists sorted by BPM, genre, mood, and more • DJ Ready: Organize music exactly how you need it for mixing GETTING STARTED 1. Get a free Discogs account at discogs.com (2-minute signup) 2. Add your vinyl collection to your Discogs profile 3. Open Kallax and connect your Discogs account 4. Your collection will sync automatically (first sync takes ~30 seconds) 5. Start creating playlists! WHAT IS DISCOGS? Discogs is a free online community music database with over 20 million music releases. It's the go-to platform for vinyl collectors, DJs, and music enthusiasts to catalog and discover music. FAQ Q: Do I need Discogs to use Kallax? A: Yes. Kallax is designed specifically for Discogs users. You'll need a free account. Q: How long does the first sync take? A: The initial collection sync takes 20-30 seconds depending on your library size. Q: Can I use Kallax without a Discogs collection? A: No, Kallax requires a Discogs profile with music in your collection to function.
Stackwax
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Stackwax is the shelf for DJs. You hear a track. You need the BPM, the key, the Camelot code. You need it in your library before the night is over. You want to buy it on vinyl. StackWax does all of it in one tap. Hold your phone up. StackWax identifies the track, detects the BPM and key in real time, gives you the Camelot code, and shelves it directly into your library. Then the library works for you. Sort by BPM, by key, by Camelot. Drag tracks into playing order and sketch your next set before you step behind the decks. When you find something you want on vinyl, tap through to the Discogs listing and buy it without leaving the app. Connect your existing Discogs collection and import your records. Everything in one place, organised the way DJs think. Built for DJs who take music seriously. Works in clubs, record shops, at home, anywhere music is playing. Free to start. No credit card required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
kallax and Stackwax are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. kallax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stackwax sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | kallax | Stackwax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miguel Angelo Mateus de Gouveia Ferreira | Martin Allais |
In-app purchases
kallax
- Kallax Pro$19.99
Stackwax
- Stackwax Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Stackwax Pro Annual$34.991 Year
- Stackwax Pro Lifetime$49.99








