# NeedleDrop vs Auranova

The clearest difference is ads: Auranova at none against NeedleDrop's shown. Auranova also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). NeedleDrop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NeedleDrop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Auranova sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NeedleDrop against 5.0 for Auranova. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NeedleDrop | Auranova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needledrop-vinyl-collection/id6760035957/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auranova/id6762539845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Theron Vickery](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881339667) | [DENIS TELEVNYY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894592813) |

## What reviewers say

### NeedleDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needledrop-vinyl-collection/id6760035957)

This app offers a high-performance viewer for your Discogs vinyl collection, prioritizing speed, high-resolution album art, and professional data management. Rediscover hidden gems with a random selection feature and instantly identify songs to check your collection status. It provides a clean, ad-free experience for serious record collectors.

**Highlights:** High-performance Discogs viewer, High-resolution album art, Advanced grid system for large catalogs, Crate Dig random selection, Integrated Shazam music recognition, Offline caching, Filter by format, genre, release year

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $1.99 | one-time |


### Auranova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auranova/id6762539845)

Experience your music library with dynamic, real-time visualizers that react to every beat. Offers powerful audio tools like a 10-band equalizer and DSP effects. Personalize your listening with various themes and enjoy offline playback.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio-reactive visualizers, Import music from device, PC, Google Drive, 10-band equalizer with genre presets, DSP effects (reverb, echo, bass boost), AirPlay visualizers to TV, Offline playback, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auranova Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NeedleDrop free?

NeedleDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Auranova free?

Auranova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NeedleDrop or Auranova?

NeedleDrop and Auranova are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do NeedleDrop or Auranova have ads?

NeedleDrop shows ads; Auranova does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*