NeedleDrop vs CrateLog

Your Discogs collection, beautifully kept. NeedleDrop is a companion for record collectors: browse what you own, spin a record, and see what you actually listen to. BROWSE • Search your whole collection in one place, with a Filter for decade, format, genre, style, label, and records you haven't spun in 90 days • Grid or list view, with an A–Z scrubber for big collections • Big, sharp cover art on iPhone and iPad, in portrait or landscape • Works offline from a saved copy of your collection, so it's there in the basement shop with no reception SPIN • Tap Spin to log a play. Offline spins are saved on your device and synced with the real time when you're back online • Two-sided records get a timer for each side, plus a "time to flip" reminder • Build a queue of what's next REDISCOVER • Crate Dig pulls random records from your shelf so you remember what you own • Identify what's playing with Shazam and check right away whether it's in your collection • Scan a barcode in the record shop to see if you already own it KNOW YOUR COLLECTION • History and Stats: most-spun records, top artists and genres, streaks, and an estimated collection value • Wishlist with current lowest prices. Move a record to your collection, or remove it • Export your collection and listening history to CSV YOUR DATA, YOUR CALL • Connect with Discogs, or try a demo collection with no account • No tracking and no tracking prompt. Ads are non-personalized • A banner shows on the Collection screen, with occasional full-screen ads. A one-time $1.99 purchase removes them, and it follows your Discogs account across devices • Delete your account and data from inside the app Built with VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion support. NeedleDrop is an independent app and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Discogs. Collection data is provided through the Discogs API.

CrateLog is a vinyl scanner for Discogs: it identifies records and CDs from the sleeve or center label — even when there is no barcode — and adds them straight to your Discogs collection. Built for crate diggers and serious collectors: white labels, promos, private pressings, rare and underground releases, where a barcode lookup alone comes up empty. Scan, review the match, and add releases to your Discogs collection with far less typing and fewer manual searches. DISCOGS INTEGRATION CrateLog connects securely to Discogs via OAuth, so you can browse and manage your record collection directly from the app. Connect your Discogs account, scan barcodes, search the Discogs catalog, and browse your collection for free. Smart Scan comes with 15 free scans every month, so you can try it on your own records before paying for anything. WORKS BEYOND BARCODES - Smart Scan — identify LPs, 12" singles and CDs from sleeves and center labels, even without a barcode - Barcode Scan — fast lookup for standard barcoded releases - Batch Scan — scan a stack of records one after another without returning to the home screen - Invoice Import — photograph receipts or import PDF invoices to match multiple releases automatically - Import from Photos — match records you already photographed, even with no signal - CSV Import — restore or migrate a Discogs collection export, with duplicates skipped - Manual Search — search the Discogs database directly for any release IN STORE MODE Digging through the bins? Scan a record in the shop and see before you buy: - Whether you already own a copy - Discogs have / want counts, market prices and copies for sale - YouTube previews linked on Discogs, to hear it on the spot - Every pressing of the album, with pressing details and prices ADD TO COLLECTION FASTER - Review every match before adding anything to your Discogs collection - Pressing-aware matching helps narrow down similar vinyl pressings - Duplicate detection instantly flags already-owned records during scanning and import COLLECTION INTELLIGENCE Get deeper insight into your record collection with trends, genre and era breakdowns, duplicate groups, collector profile analysis, and collection patterns. FREE, PASS OR PRO CrateLog is free to use — connect Discogs, scan barcodes, search and browse your collection at no cost, plus 15 free Smart Scans every month. Need more? Two options unlock Smart Scan, Batch Scan, Import from Photos, Invoice Import and CSV Import: - Collection Pass — a one-time purchase of 1,000 scans. No subscription, and the scans never expire. Made for cataloging a backlog and being done. - Collector Pro — unlimited scans, monthly or annual. Smart scanning uses cloud recognition and matching to identify non-barcoded releases. Collector Pro auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://cratelog.app/#privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://cratelog.app/#terms PRIVACY FIRST Camera images and imported PDF content are processed ephemerally during recognition and are never permanently stored on our servers. CrateLog uses the Discogs API under their developer terms. CrateLog is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Discogs or Zink Media, LLC. "Discogs" is a trademark of Zink Media, LLC.