Plastic vs CrateSync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plastic
Easily identify and organize your vinyl collection. Scan album covers or labels to get details, track ownership, and preview music. Discover pressing information and marketplace pricing for your records.
- Scan and identify vinyl records
- Explore pressing details and pricing
- Build and organize personal collection
- Preview tracks via Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud
- Wishlist for desired records
- Crate-digging companion for stores
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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
CrateSync
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CrateSync is an unofficial Discogs companion for vinyl collectors. Sync your collection and wantlist to your iPhone, then dig with confidence when signal is bad and the bins are deep. SHOP CHECK Scan a barcode (or cover/spine text) in the record shop. See Discogs reference prices, get a Buy / Negotiate / Leave suggestion, and decide Own / Want / Pass on the spot. BUILT FOR THE CRATE • Offline collection + wantlist after sync • Pressing confidence scores on Discogs matches • Matrix / runout assist when several pressings look alike • Dig session history — today’s Own / Want / Pass • Wantlist price-drop alerts • Queue releases to upload back to Discogs DIG PRO Free includes a weekly set of fair-price alerts while digging. Unlock Dig Pro Lifetime for unlimited fair-price checks — a one-time In-App Purchase. CrateSync is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Discogs. Discogs is a trademark of Discogs®. Always inspect condition in person; marketplace prices are guidance only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Plastic at every 4 days against CrateSync's every 3 weeks. Plastic also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). 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
Both are free to download. Plastic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CrateSync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Plastic ships an update every 4 days, CrateSync every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Plastic | CrateSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Andrii Liashchuk | Romano Finetti |
In-app purchases
Plastic
- Plastic Pro$3.991 Month
- Plastic Pro$4.991 Month
- Plastic Pro$12.001 Year
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- Plastic Pro3 Days trial$23.991 Year
- Plastic Pro$23.991 Year
- Plastic Pro1 Year trial$23.991 Year
- Plastic Pro Lifetime$29.99
CrateSync
- dig Pro Lifetime$9.99
