Comparison

DeadWax vs Waxly

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

Head to head
About

DeadWax

Features
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DeadWax turns your Discogs collection into a living vinyl experience. Your records shouldn’t just sit on a shelf or exist as a static list. DeadWax helps you explore, rediscover, and enjoy the collection you’ve already built. Log the records you spin, browse your collection in a beautiful interface, and watch your listening history grow over time. Whether you’re 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 isn’t about streaming or playlists. It’s 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/

About

Waxly

Features
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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.

Screenshots

DeadWax4 screens
Waxly4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. DeadWax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Waxly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeadWax ships an update weekly, Waxly every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
DeadWax versus Waxly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeadWaxWaxly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size56 MB78 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHowie LynchWaxly

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DeadWax

Subscriptions1
  • DeadWax Collector (Monthly)$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • DeadWax Pro$49.99
None

Waxly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeadWax free?
DeadWax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Waxly free?
Waxly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DeadWax or Waxly have ads?
Neither DeadWax nor Waxly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeadWax or Waxly?
DeadWax ships an update weekly, and Waxly every 9 days. Most recently, DeadWax was updated on November 13, 2026 and Waxly on November 13, 2026.

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