Comparison

Plastic vs Spindl

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

Head to head
About

Plastic

Catalog your vinyl and CD collection by scanning album covers. Explore detailed information, pre-listen to tracks, and manage your collection and wishlist. Syncs directly with Discogs.

Highlights
  • Scan and identify vinyl/CDs
  • Explore pressing details and rarity
  • Pre-listen to songs
  • Build and organize personal collection
  • Manage wishlist
  • Sync with Discogs
Features
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Organize your vinyl/CD records collection in full sync with Discogs: • SCAN & IDENTIFY: Point your camera at any album. Plastic uses advanced image recognition to identify even rare pressings. • EXPLORE EVERY DETAIL: Pre-listen to songs, explore pressing information. See which versions exist, compare marketplace pricing, and understand the rarity of the record. • BUILD YOUR COLLECTION: Add scanned records to your personal collection with one tap. Browse everything you own in one place, organized and easy to navigate. Keep a wishlist for records you are still hunting for. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://myplastic.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://myplastic.app/privacy

About

Spindl

Features
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Spindl is the fast, beautiful way to catalog and value your record collection. Scan a barcode, snap a cover, or search — Spindl pulls the artist, year, label, country, genre, tracklist, and artwork automatically from Discogs, so your shelves are organized in seconds. FEATURES Barcode scanning — point your camera and add a record instantly AI cover recognition — snap the sleeve and we identify the release Discogs-powered details — tracklist, label, year, genre, country, artwork Collection value — track what you paid vs. current market value, portfolio-style Powerful search and filters — by artist, genre, year, format, condition, label Wishlist — keep track of the records you're hunting Condition and storage — media/sleeve grades, purchase price, location, notes A dark, collector-first design FREE Up to 50 albums Barcode scanning Collection and wishlist Discogs import 5 AI cover scans to start SPINDL PRO Up to 5,000 albums (have more? Get in touch and we'll make room) 300 AI cover scans per year (or 50/month on the monthly plan) Live collection values Cloud backup Pick monthly or yearly. Need more scans? Grab a 100-scan pack anytime. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://spindlmusic.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://spindlmusic.com/privacy

Screenshots

Plastic4 screens
Spindl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Spindl at 16.4 against Plastic's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Plastic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Spindl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Plastic versus Spindl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlasticSpindl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB49 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrii LiashchukGerman Coppola

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Plastic

Subscriptions6
  • Plastic Pro2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Plastic Pro2 variants$23.991 Year
  • Plastic Pro1 Year trial$23.991 Year
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  • Plastic Pro7 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Plastic Pro1 Month trial$23.991 Year
  • Plastic Pro3 Days trial$23.991 Year
One-time1
  • Plastic Pro Lifetime$149.99
3 purchases

Spindl

Subscriptions2
  • Spindl Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Spindl Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • 100 AI Scans$2.99

Questions

Is Plastic free?
Plastic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spindl free?
Spindl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plastic or Spindl have ads?
Neither Plastic nor Spindl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plastic or Spindl?
Plastic ships an update every 3 days, and Spindl every 3 days. Most recently, Plastic was updated on October 31, 2026 and Spindl on October 25, 2026.

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