DeadWax vs Waxly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
DeadWax
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DeadWax turns your Discogs collection into a living vinyl experience. Your records shouldnβt just sit on a shelf or exist as a static list. DeadWax helps you explore, rediscover, and enjoy the collection youβve already built. Log the records you spin, browse your collection in a beautiful interface, and watch your listening history grow over time. Whether youβre a casual collector or a serious crate digger, DeadWax brings your vinyl collection to life. Track Your Vinyl. Rediscover Your Collection. Key Features Discogs Integration Log in with your Discogs account and instantly import your entire collection. Track Your Spins Record every time you play an album and build a personal listening history. Rediscover Your Collection See which records you play the most and which ones have been forgotten. Beautiful Collection Views Browse your vinyl in a clean, visual interface designed specifically for collectors. Listening History Look back at what you played this week, this month, or anytime. Highlights & Insights See patterns in your listening habits and reconnect with albums you love. Built for Vinyl Collectors DeadWax isnβt about streaming or playlists. Itβs about the records you own and the experience of playing them. Your collection becomes something you interact with β not just catalogue. Requirements A Discogs account is required to import your collection. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Waxly
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Waxly is a new vinyl marketplace, built by diggers for diggers. Swipe through the DigFeed and listen to records as you discover them. Build a wantlist with custom notifications when copies hit the marketplace. Add your collection and browse with joy. List your records with ease. Low fees. Embedded shipping. Showcase your store with a custom, swipeable DigFeed. Built in London. Questions, bugs, requests? Drop us a line.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Waxly at none against DeadWax's 2. Waxly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DeadWax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Waxly asks for nothing beyond the download.
DeadWax ships an update weekly, Waxly every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | DeadWax | Waxly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Howie Lynch | Waxly |
In-app purchases
DeadWax
- DeadWax Collector (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- DeadWax Pro$49.99
Waxly
No in-app purchases









