Comparison

DeadWax vs Pulse Vinyl

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

Pulse Vinyl

Features
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Turn your Apple Music library into a personal vinyl and CD collection. PulseVinyl scans the albums in your music library and helps you discover which releases are available on physical media. Keep track of what you own, build your wantlist, scan barcodes, and view estimated market values in one beautifully designed app. FEATURES β€’ Scan your Apple Music library for vinyl and CD availability β€’ Track records and CDs you own β€’ Create and manage a personal wantlist β€’ Scan barcodes to quickly find physical releases β€’ Recognize music with Shazam and check the single and album β€’ View estimated collection values using available Discogs market data β€’ Follow upcoming releases from artists in your library with Release Radar β€’ Browse your collection with artwork, filters, sorting, and detailed release information β€’ Keep your collection synchronized across your Apple devices with iCloud β€’ Access helpful widgets from your Home Screen PulseVinyl is made for music lovers who want to connect their digital library with their physical collection. Some availability and market-value information depends on third-party data and may not be available for every release. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pulseos.eu/privacy

Screenshots

DeadWax4 screens
Pulse Vinyl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pulse Vinyl at 18.0 against DeadWax's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Pulse Vinyl sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeadWax ships an update weekly, Pulse Vinyl fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
DeadWax versus Pulse Vinyl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeadWaxPulse Vinyl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size56 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHowie LynchKuno Boers

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DeadWax

Subscriptions1
  • DeadWax Collector (Monthly)$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • DeadWax Pro$49.99
4 purchases

Pulse Vinyl

Subscriptions2
  • PulseVinyl Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PulseVinyl Pro Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time2
  • PulseVinyl Pro – Lifetime$39.99
  • PulseVinyl Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is DeadWax free?
DeadWax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse Vinyl free?
Pulse Vinyl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DeadWax or Pulse Vinyl have ads?
Neither DeadWax nor Pulse Vinyl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeadWax or Pulse Vinyl?
DeadWax ships an update weekly, and Pulse Vinyl fortnightly. Most recently, DeadWax was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pulse Vinyl on October 25, 2026.

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