Comparison

Relic Arcade vs Rare Vinyl

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

Head to head
About

Relic Arcade

Features
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Relic Arcade is a collector cabinet for comics, cards, and other physical collectibles. Use AI-assisted scanning to identify items faster, keep a clean inventory, track estimated value, and share standout finds with arcade-style presentation. Organize your collection, keep an eye on wishlist targets, and make every shelf feel intentional. Core features: AI scan flow for comics and cards Batch photo import and review workflow Collection value tracking and item detail management Rank progression and collection stats Wishlist tracking and collection organization tools Social-friendly promo cards and collection sharing Relic Arcade is designed for collectors who want their inventory to feel less like a spreadsheet and more like a living cabinet.

About

Rare Vinyl

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Check what your vinyl records may be worth before you buy, sell, or add them to your collection. Vinyl Scanner: Record Value helps you scan albums, identify releases, explore estimated record values, and organize every find in one simple digital collection. Scan a barcode or record cover to view album details, track listings, release information, and available market context in seconds. Whether you are crate digging for used vinyl, checking a vintage LP at a record store, building a growing record collection, or searching for a rare pressing, Vinyl Scanner: Record Value makes it easier to understand what you have. SCAN, IDENTIFY & EXPLORE Quickly scan vinyl records and album barcodes to identify albums, artists, releases, formats, and tracklists. Review available release details and use them as a starting point for understanding an item before you buy, save, trade, or flip it. COLLECTION VALUE AT A GLANCE Keep track of individual record values and see an estimated view of your entire vinyl collection. Explore price ranges and market context to better understand what used records, old albums, vintage releases, LPs, EPs, and collectible records may be worth. Values can vary significantly by pressing, edition, format, rarity, record condition, sleeve condition, demand, and recent market activity. Vinyl Scanner: Record Value helps you get useful context without relying on a single asking price. BUILD YOUR DIGITAL RECORD COLLECTION Create your own vinyl catalog and keep every album in one convenient place. Add records to your collection, search your library, sort albums, revisit saved finds, and keep track of the music you own. Your collection is more than a list. It is a personal archive of your favorite artists, albums, releases, and discoveries. EXPLORE PRESSINGS, EDITIONS & RARE FINDS Discover details that can make a record more interesting to collectors, including release editions, formats, pressings, special releases, vintage records, and hard-to-find albums. For serious collectors, exact record identification can matter. A record's value may depend on details such as its catalog information, release variation, pressing, condition, and sometimes markings found in the deadwax or runout area. Always compare the specific edition you own when reviewing estimated values. FIND RECORD STORES NEAR YOU Discover vinyl record stores, record shops, and nearby places to browse for records directly on the map. Use the map to explore record stores around you, check where they are located, and find new places for crate digging when you are at home or traveling. DISCOVER MUSIC YOU’LL LOVE Explore related artists, albums, genres, classic records, rare releases, and potential hidden gems. Whether you collect rock, jazz, hip-hop, blues, electronic, indie, classical, punk, soul, metal, or pop, Vinyl Scanner: Record Value helps you discover more music connected to the records you enjoy. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: Weekly and Yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. Policy: https://gosimplex.net/privacy-policy Term of Service: https://gosimplex.net/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Relic Arcade4 screens
Rare Vinyl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Relic Arcade at none against Rare Vinyl's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rare Vinyl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Relic Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Relic Arcade versus Rare Vinyl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRelic ArcadeRare Vinyl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJarrod TriplettAppCraft Studio

In-app purchases

None

Relic Arcade

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Rare Vinyl

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Relic Arcade free?
Relic Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rare Vinyl free?
Rare Vinyl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Relic Arcade or Rare Vinyl have ads?
Neither Relic Arcade nor Rare Vinyl shows ads.

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